Yard Worker

Position Title**:YARD WORKER | DELIVERY DRIVER**

Job Type**:FULL TIME**

Location**:PARKSVILLE**

Compensation**:$18.00 - $20.00/hr - **_based on experience_

**WINDSOR PLYWOOD**

We specialize in hard-to-source interior and exterior home finishing products including flooring, doors, mouldings and especially wood products. Our goal is simple - _**focus on our customer’s needs and provide outstanding customer service.**_ We are a local independently owned and operated building supply company in a brand-new location. We carry high quality, responsibly sourced products and are committed to providing outstanding value and personalized, one-on-one service to all our customers. We are proud to have been in business 50 years with stores across Canada and in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States.

**SUMMARY OF POSITION**

The Yard Worker/Driver is critical to the successful operation of a Windsor Plywood Store. They are responsible for products & materials entering, stored & leaving the Yard and the Store. This includes responsibility for sorting, picking, replenishment, yard cleaning, transfers, and inventory control. The Yard Worker is driven to produce high-paced quality results that create positive first impressions for customers upon entering the yard. In addition, the role requires the operation of Delivery Trucks to deliver material to customer job sites and residences. No special endorsement required. Estimate 20% of the time will be driving.

**THE BENEFITS**
- Gain experience working with a Building Supply Company in business for _**50+ years **_
- Competitive Pay | Extended Health Benefit Program
- Dental, Pharmaceutical, Travel Insurance, Life | LTD insurance
- Paid vacation time & paid Sick-Days
- Sales team not required to regularly work Evenings, Sundays & Statutory Days Off
- Employee Mental Health & Well-Being program and resources
- **PERKS**: Employee deep-discounted pricing on all products | Paid-training opportunity

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Ensure every customer experience exceeds the customer’s expectations - **go the extra-mile”**:

- Shipping & Receiving | Ensuring all inventory leaving/entering Yard has appropriate paper-work
- Order picking, pulling, palletizing, and staging
- Loading & unloading of Transport Trucks, and Customer vehicles
- Assist with loading and unloading delivery vehicles scheduled for jobsite deliveries
- Assisting Contractors and other customers with locating products in the Store
- Operate Forklift & Delivery Vehicle in a diligent, professional & safe manner
- Assist with maintenance of equipment, buildings and landscaping onsite
- Actively monitor material organization, stocking levels, & accuracy in Yard
- Diligently follow Check-lists, policies, processes & procedures
- Maintain a safe & positive work-environment
- Accompanies and assists delivery drivers with the delivery of customer orders
- Manages cutting orders for customers and co-workers utilizing woodworking & power tools provided onsite.

**KEY REQUIREMENTS**
- Minimum Grade 12 Education | Prior Building-Yard experience is an asset
- Applicants with prior Building Material Supply experience will be given preference. However, applicants with professional skills from other industries will be strongly considered and provided industry training from Windsor Plywood.
- Strong work ethic and self-motivated/self-directed, with an ability to work independently using sound judgment, logical reasoning skills, and intuition
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
- Prioritize tasks and manage time effectively, always mindful of the customer
- Flexible, honest, acting in all situations with professionalism and integrity
- Able to deal with changes, delays, or unexpected events in a professional & timely manner
- Permanent resident of Canada

**WORKING CONDITIONS**

Positional Tasks

Walking 35%

Standing 25%

Lifting 15%

Carrying (up to 66lbs) 10%

Trunk Rotation 5%

Sitting (Forklift/Driving) 5%

Pushing/Pulling 3%

Stair/Ladder Climbing 2%

Regularly lifting in the following manner:
Low-level & waist level 50%

Exposure to dust, dirt and adverse weather conditions - including rain, snow, wind, sun

Visual ability required to use Computer screens & reading small-labels

Auditory ability to use telephone hand-set & portable radios

Working flexible hours - **including Saturdays & overtime if required**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $18.00-$20.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
- Store discount
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Parksville, BC V9P 1X7: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Delivery driving: 1