Shop & Yard Helper

6 months ago

Acheson, Canada Westvac Industrial Ltd. Full time

**Job Title: Shop & Yard Helper** - Acheson Alberta

Work within a recession-proof industry, enjoy job security, and join a rapidly growing family-operated company with many opportunities for career progression.

**Responsibilities**:

- Operating forklifts, pallet jacks, or other necessary equipment for moving, stacking, or storing parts and equipment.
- Regularly driving pickup trucks with attached flat deck trailers.
- Loading and unloading incoming and outgoing shipments.
- Washing and detailing fleet and customer vehicles.
- Assisting mechanics and lift technicians with various duties onsite and at customer sites.
- Retrieving and delivering parts and consumables for the shop.
- Performing snow removal, ice melt spreading, and grass cutting.
- Maintaining good housekeeping standards in shared spaces, work bays, and the yard to ensure a clean, safe, and organized environment.
- Handling garbage packing and waste disposal.

**Requirements & Skills**:

- High school diploma or GED.
- Previous experience as a Shop & Yard Hand.
- Mechanical aptitude.
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
- Class 3 driver’s license preferred, but not required.
- Ability to balance and secure loads effectively.
- Forklift certification or prior operating experience.
- Proficiency with technology, including iPads and computers.
- Knowledgeable about diesel engines and industrial equipment.
- Flexibility to work after-hours and travel, including occasional overnights.
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
- Attention to detail.

**Related Physical, & Safety Requirements**:

- Able to lift and carry items up to 50 lbs. and push/pull up to 300 lbs.
- Proficient in handling tools and operating equipment.
- Collaborative teamwork skills.
- Capable of standing, walking, bending, stooping, and kneeling for extended periods.
- Comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions.
- Experienced in confined space work, crawling under or climbing onto heavy equipment, and utilizing Fall Protection when necessary.
- Adheres to safety policies and protocols, including waste disposal practices and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

**Workstation, Work Environment**:
You will be provided with a personal locker that is your own, and not shared with others, in a conventional shop environment.

A company vehicle will be provided for work purposes only. An ELD and maintenance of daily RODs are mandatory.

As a part of this role, it will be necessary to use Personnel Protective Equipment /PPE when in the shop and yard at all times.

**Location & Travel Requirements**:
You will be expected to work onsite during our regular operational hours. There is anticipated travel associated with this position. Travel is assumed both locally, out of town, and occasionally overnight. When travel necessary, a mutual agreement between both parties will be required before being assigned.

**Employment Type & Compensation**:
Westvac Industrial operates and is open standard Monday-Friday business hours. The position is fulltime and the requirement is to work between the hours of 8:00 - 4:30 (with 30 minutes for lunch, unpaid).

Class 5 driver’s license and a recent drivers abstract are required. Reimbursement is available for costs associated with acquiring drivers abstracts.

A CSA Approved work boot allowance is also available.

**Benefits that are included with the position**:

- An industry leading benefits program including: Medical, Dental, Life, Disability, and a Health Spending Account.
- Paid sick days per annum, and as per company policy, and following 90 consecutive days of continuous employment.
- An employer matching RRSP plan.
- Enjoy job security and work in a recession proof industry.
- Join a rapidly growing family run business that believes in promoting from within.

We thank all interested applicants, however, only those under consideration and legally entitled to work in Canada will be contacted.
- Westvac Industrial Ltd. appreciates diversity and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating equitable opportunities and an inclusive environment for all team members. We make employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability or veteran status. _

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

**Salary**: $20.00-$24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- On-site parking
- Vision care

Day range:

- Monday to Friday

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Shift:

- 8 hour shift

**Experience**:

- mechanical: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Class 5 Licence (required)

Ability to Commute:

- Acheson, AB T7X 6E1 (required)

Ability to Relocate:

- Acheson, AB T7X 6E1: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

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