Yard Attendant (Barriere Timber Mart)
Job Summary
Reporting to the Store Manager, the Yard Attendant supports daily yard operations by providing excellent customer service and assisting with customer pickups, order verification, and the safe loading of building materials. This role is responsible for maintaining an organized and clean yard, inspecting returns, and assisting with inventory-related tasks while following all company safety procedures. The ideal candidate is reliable, detail-oriented, and able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. A valid driver’s license is required, and basic knowledge of lumber and building materials is an asset. Forklift certification, or willingness to obtain it, is considered an advantage.
Job Description:
- Greet customers, respond to questions, and provide outstanding customer service
- Ensure accuracy and integrity when reviewing receipts to issue correct materials to customers
- Inspect yard returns ensuring return policies and conditions are being met
- Accurately organize lumber orders that require delivery or are being picked up
- Safely load products into customers vehicles
- Maintain cleanliness and order of materials in the yard
- Assist with inventory counts and stock rotation
- Support in the delivery of company-directed promotions and programs
- Follow all safety procedures and company policies
- Wear and maintain all PPE
- To perform other duties as assigned or required
Qualifications:
- Strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to interact with customers in a friendly, enthusiastic, and positive manner
- Strong attention to detail, time management, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, managing multiple priorities
- Detail oriented and strong attention to following safe work practices
- Ability to provide professional customer service
- Ability to maintain composure and work effectively in a fast-past environment
- Ability to complete tasks according to instructions and demonstrate responsibility for outcomes
- Ability to remain productive at all times through self-direction when necessary
- Ability to multi-task and problem solve
- Ability to perform job duties that involve stretching, bending, lifting and carrying objects of vary-ing weights
- Must be able to lift 50lbs
- Valid drivers license and current drivers abstract
- Punctual and reliable
- Effective communication skills
- Basic knowledge of lumber and building materials preferred
- Forklift certification (or willingness to obtain)
What we offer:
- Competitive Compensation
- Positive and collaborative team
- Meaningful work
Application Deadline: Open until filled.
Thank you for your interest, however only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Preference will be given to qualified applicants of Aboriginal ancestry as per
Canada’s Human Rights Act and legislation surrounding Employment Equity.
Please submit cover letter and resume via email to [email protected] with the Subject Line: Yard Attendant (Timber Mart)
