Yard Worker, April-august

4 weeks ago


Killam, Canada Killam Home Hardware Building Centre Full time

This job would be well suited for a University Student or a person looking for temporary full time employment.

The Yard Person maintains the lumberyard. They load, unload, and store materials using a variety of equipment including forklifts, pallet jacks, lumber carts, etc. They also greet and serve yard customers and should be familiar with inventory. The Yard Person must perform all tasks with sufficient speed and accuracy to support store efficiency and a high level of customer service.

DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:
Load and unload materials.

Take all necessary safety precautions when handling freight, tools, and equipment.

Store material in the correct location in the yard.

Assist customers with advice, information, and/or help in gathering and loading orders.

Keep the yard clean and the inventory neat and orderly.

Be familiar with the locations of all inventory and equipment.

Be familiar with the safe operation and maintenance of equipment, including a forklift, lumber cart, pallet jack, banding machine, etc.

Assist customers in handling large or heavy items.

Resolve customer complaints.

Restock lumber bins, sheds, etc. when they are depleted.

Deliver purchases and/or pick up returned goods.

Check incoming merchandise against orders or invoices to identify damaged goods, shortages, and backorders.

Report any shortages, damaged goods, or backorders to your supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:
High School graduation or equivalent.

Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends.

Ability to communicate effectively with customers, management, and employees.

Ability to read and comprehend written and printed materials, as well as information presented in numerical form.

Ability to work co-operatively in a team environment.

Must be able to safely operate yard equipment and tools, including a forklift, pallet jack, lumber cart, banding machine, radial arm saw, etc.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to move materials weighing up to 100 pounds around the yard, placing them on or removing them from trucks, pallets, etc.

**Salary**: $17.00-$20.00 per hour

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-03-22
Expected start date: 2024-04-01