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Yard Supervisor

Seaboard Transport Group - 33 Jobs
Grande Prairie, AB
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Full-time
Management

Description

$1000 SIGN-ON BONUS! Are you ready to accelerate your career with an innovative and family-owned business? At Seaboard Transport Group, we're passionate about transportation – on the road, in the shop, and in the office. As a close-knit team of transportation enthusiasts, we pride ourselves on providing Safe, Reliable, and Professional service. Why Choose Seaboard?At Seaboard Transport, we invest in our people and provide a supportive work environment. Here's what you can expect:
  • Compelling Compensation – Enjoy competitive hourly wages, plus premiums
  • Sign-On Bonus – Receive a $1000 sign-on bonus.
  • Referral Bonus Program – Bring talented friends and colleagues on board!
  • Allowances – We provide safety boot and uniform allowances.
  • Steady Employment – Benefit from stable, year-round work in a thriving organization.
  • Career Advancement – We offer opportunities to grow within the company. This role offers a clear path to management for high-performing individuals.
  • Scholarship Program for Family Members – Investing in the future of your loved ones.
  • Comprehensive Benefits – Health and wellness plans designed to keep you, and your family covered, including Health, Dental, AD&D, EFAP (Employee Family Assistance Program), and RRSP/DPSP (company match).
  • Team Environment – Join a fun, fast-paced, and supportive workplace.
As part of our team, you'll:
  • Daily Site Operations: Oversee and manage day-to-day yard and transloading operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant handling of fluids, petroleum products, and dry bulk materials.
  • Staff Management: Lead, supervise, mentor, and provide training and performance management for all site personnel to achieve operational goals.
  • Safety Leadership: Enforce health, safety, and environmental regulations; conduct regular site inspections and daily toolbox meetings to maintain a strong safety culture.
  • Scheduling and Logistics Coordination: Plan and coordinate inbound rail shipments and outbound trucking schedules to optimize operational flow.
  • Customer and Partner Relations: Serve as the main point of contact for clients and third-party trucking partners, delivering high levels of customer service and resolving operational issues promptly.
  • Inventory Management: Monitor, track, and manage inventory levels, including tank levels and transloaded goods, ensuring accuracy and accountability.
  • Reporting and Documentation: Prepare, maintain, and submit operational reports, including shipment records, inventory levels, and safety compliance logs.
  • Equipment Oversight: Ensure all equipment is properly operated, maintained, and repaired as necessary to minimize downtime and maintain efficiency.
  • Process Improvement: Continuously identify opportunities to enhance operational processes, increase efficiency, and reduce costs.
  • Problem Solving: Proactively identify and resolve operational challenges to minimize disruptions to site activities.
  • Outdoor Work: Actively participate in and oversee operations outdoors in various weather conditions to support site activities and staff.
What You Bring to the Table:
  • Experience: Minimum of 3–5 years in a supervisory role within the rail, trucking, oilfield, or transportation industry.
  • Equipment Operation: Proficient in operating equipment such as skid steers and front-end loaders.
  • Industry Knowledge: In-depth understanding of transloading processes, including rail-to-tank, rail-to-truck, and truck-to-tank operations.
  • Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead, motivate, and manage teams in fast-paced, dynamic environments.
  • Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with staff, management, and clients.
  • Problem-Solving & Mechanical Aptitude: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to perform minor equipment repairs is considered an asset.
  • Safety Focus: Demonstrated experience in enforcing safety protocols and leading toolbox meetings; strong commitment to workplace safety.
  • Technical Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel.
  • Certifications: Valid safety and transportation certifications (e.g., IROR or equivalent), and ABSA-accredited boiler certification.
  • Physical Requirements: Capable of performing physical tasks and working outdoors in various weather conditions.
Work Schedule:
  • Full-time, Monday to Friday, with occasional overtime as needed. On-site attendance is required.

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