Yard Associate
The Shaw Group Limited - 9 Jobs
Fredericton, NB
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Benefits:
The Shaw Group Limited is one of the 50 Best-Managed Companies in Canada and is one of Eastern Canada's leading construction products manufacturer and community developer. The original member of Atlantic Canada's Shaw Group of companies, Shaw Brick was established in 1861 as a small clay and tile manufacturer. Today Shaw Brick carries an extensive line of quality brick and concrete landscaping products. With retail centers in Dartmouth, Sydney, Moncton, Saint John and Fredericton our teams are dedicated to selling our quality products with a professional, service-oriented approach.
We are currently recruiting a Yard Associate for a position out of our retail center in Fredericton, New Brunswick. We are seeking a hands-on candidate who will own the day-to-day operation of the yard and run it with pride, accountability, and attention to detail. This is a full-time seasonal position with the possibility of moving to full-time permenant.
The Yard Associate will be responsible for:
- Inventory quality and documenting all incoming product shipments for accuracy and damage
- Ensuring outgoing orders are accurately picked, staged, loaded, and shipped
- Supporting yard layout planning and make adjustments to improve material flow and reduce over-handling
- Conducting and documenting daily inspections of mobile equipment (e.g., forklifts) and report mechanical issues before they become safety hazards
- Maintaining a clean, organized, and safe yard environment
- Assisting with on-the-job training of new hires in all aspects of the Yard Associate role.
- Enforcing safe yard operations, including proper PPE use and compliance with company safety policies
- Provide knowledgeable, professional assistance to customers regarding materials and product selection.
- Verify customer receipts against loaded materials
- Conduct regular cycle counts, with a focus on high-turnover inventory.
Other qualifications, skills, and abilities that we are seeking include:
- Grade XII or equivalent; training or experience in customer service will be considered a strong asset.
- Ability to safely operate a forklift in and around tight spaces; training and experience an asset.
- A commitment to workplace safety for yourself, fellow employees and customers.
- Ability to handle heavy merchandise, and work outside in all weather conditions
- Trustworthy with the ability to handle paperwork accurately
- Customer service oriented with exceptional interpersonal skills
- Ability to work in a team environment with minimal supervision
- Experience in Shipping and Receiving
- Basic computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
- Ability to work Monday to Friday 7:30am to 4:30pm with opportunity for Overtime.
We understand the importance of investing in and developing our people. We are collaborative and team oriented. We provide our team with the opportunities to grow, and we create a safe environment for our people to bring fresh ideas to the table. And we like people with a "let's get it done" attitude! If this sounds like the right fit for you, please show your interest by submitting your cover letter and resume.
We are committed to offering equal employment opportunities in our workplace and encourage applications from Woman, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities.
For more information on The Shaw Group of Companies and Shaw Brick please visit our website: www.shawgroupltd.com
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