Yard Keeper - Level 1

Finning • Edmonton, AB

9d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Yard Keeper at OEM Remanufacturing, you will be responsible for the organization and movement of materials within the yard surrounding the facility. Drawing on your previous forklift experience, you will safely operate equipment to facilitate the movement of materials. Finning is the world's largest Caterpillar dealer delivering unrivalled service for over 80 years. The company sells, rents and provides parts and service for equipment and engines to customers in various industries, including mining, construction, petroleum, forestry and a wide range of power systems applications. Finning employs approximately 14,500 people world-wide and operates in three geographies, with the head office in Vancouver, BC, Canada. OEM Remanufacturing, a Finning enterprise, is one of North America's most advanced engine and powertrain component remanufacturing providers and is located in Edmonton, Alberta.

Requirements

• A minimum of 6 months working in Wage Grade 1 or higher.
• Must be able to communicate written and spoken English effectively
• Strong communication, attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment and good time management skills
• Ability to regularly lift and handle material weighing up to 40 pounds
• A condition of employment is the ability to be fit tested and the ability to wear a respirator
• Candidate must demonstrate the ability to work in a safe manner and comply in all aspects of the organizations policies and procedures
• Will require successful completion of drug and alcohol testing, a criminal background check, and a medical assessment

Nice To Haves

• Relevant & applicable external experience to the position will alternatively be considered
• Previous forklift experience is preferred
• Experience in Manufacturing industry is preferred

Responsibilities

• Loading and unloading incoming/outgoing trucks
• Organizing items kept in the yard, ensuring storage in a neat and orderly fashion
• Moving material throughout the yard and effectively maintaining accurate material movement data in the electronic business system
• Ensuring scrap and waste bins are ready for pick up on scheduled days
• Retrieving, tracking and organizing stands
• Managing the shipping stand process, including locating and retrieving stands, and administering the stand auditing and robbing processes
• Working with suppliers to coordinate pick up of waste chemicals and drop off of empty barrels
• Maintaining and operating the large outdoor forklift (capacity of 33,000 lbs.)
• Developing a basic working knowledge of the Paint & Package and Shipping department functions, in order to support those departments as necessary

Benefits

• Union Membership: This is a unionized position. Terms of employment are governed by a collective agreement.
• Finning is committed to collaborating with and providing reasonable accommodations /adjustments to individuals with disabilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees