Yard Person

**Yard Person - Lawson Sales Winnipeg**

***Location: Winnipeg, MB**

***Reports To: Service Manager**

***Department: Service**

***Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent**

***Eligibility: Must be legally entitled to work in Canada**

**YOU matter to the US If you are looking to join a company of motivated people who make a difference, you've found us If your skills align with our position description below, we are looking forward to hearing from you**

**Company Overview**

***At Lawson Sales, we pride ourselves on being Manitoba’s trusted equipment dealership — offering sales, service, parts, and rental solutions for agricultural, construction, and landscaping equipment. With decades of expertise and a focus on delivering value to our customers, we are growing and looking for a dedicated Yard Person.**

**About the opportunity**
***The YARD PERSON at Lawson Sales**prepares equipment, equipment attachments and accessories for delivery to sales staff, customers or service shop(s). Must be skilled in operating Agricultural and heavy equipment to load and unload units from equipment hauling trailers and around property as necessary for safe transportation.**
***Responsibilities**:
**- **Load and unload equipment for customers and vendor shipments.**:

- **Secure loaded equipment per company procedure and inspect in transit if necessary.**:

- **Oversee the cleaning and servicing of vehicles and equipment.**:

- **Assist with minor repairs and the painting of equipment.**:

- **Maintain a clean and professional appearance.**:

- **Power wash equipment before and after service.**:

- **Receive new orders and equipment and ensure it is received into inventory.**:

- **Assist in equipment setup as per customer order, such as attachments, decals and accessories**:

- **Keep the workstation clean and stocked with service tags and fuel.**:

- **Works independently of supervision on assigned tasks. Moves between projects as scheduling requires.**:

- **Maintains organized equipment inventory staging areas.**:

- **Maintain, create and file Bills of lading for all shipments received and leaving.**:

- **Load and secure parts, equipment and/or accessories for delivery.**:

- **Unload equipment and accessories.**:

- **Pick up / Deliver and Transport equipment to its destination.**:

- **Ability to operate a Pilot vehicle.**:

- **Assist with other facility operation duties as needed.**:

- **Know and follow all Company and customer safety rules, including maintaining a safe, clean, and orderly work area, and fully participating in Company accident prevention and safety improvement activities.**:

- **Must have the physical ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including protective glasses, protective gloves, and protective clothing and footwear as required by the job.**:

- **Maintain a clean, professional personal appearance at all times, meeting all Company standards for professionalism.**:

- **Maintain a clean, safe working environment.**

**Qualifications**:
**- **High school diploma or equivalent required.**:

- **Previous experience preferred (equipment, automotive, industrial, etc.)**:

- **Demonstrate proficiency in loading/unloading equipment & properly securing loads for transport.**:

- **Understands and remembers all written and verbal instructions. Carries out instructions accurately.**:

- **Works independently of supervision on assigned tasks. Moves between projects as scheduling requires.**:

- **Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.**:

- **Successful completion of Driver log training.**:

- **Must have a clear driver abstract.**:
**Physical demands**:
**- **Proper lifting of up to 50 pounds unassisted to waist level.**:

- **Must have a Driver License Class 3, with Air Brake Endorsement.**:

- **Sporadic bending at the waist 10 to 90 degrees.**:

- **Ability to kneel and reach, working in these positions: crouched, kneeling, bent at the waist, etc.**:

- **Forward reach of up to 16-20 inches.**:

- **Full range of motion for looking ahead to each side and the rear when operating a vehicle.**

**What We Offer**

**- **Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision.**:

- **Registered Retirement Saving Plan matching program**:

- **Opportunity to lead and grow a key department within a reputable and expanding company.**:

- **Ongoing professional development and training.**:

- **A positive, team-oriented work environment with a focus on employee success.**

**_We embrace diversity and inclusion for innovation and growth. We are committed to building inclusive teams and an equitable workplace for our employees to bring their authentic selves to work. We are committed to supporting our diverse talent, clients and communities. We do not discriminate against applicants of any status or condition protected by federal, provincial/territorial or local law._