Yard Labourer, Swan River - Swan Valley Co-op

Swan Valley Co-op is hiring a full time Yard Labourer at our Home and Building location in Swan River, MB.

Who we are:

Co-op does business differently.  As a co-operative, we believe in working together to serve Western Canadians, delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth.  To learn more about who we are and how you can help bring our brand to life, visit us at www.swanvalleyco-op.crs 

What you’ll do:

The successful candidate will be dedicated to outstanding customer service, have excellent communication skills, have the ability to work independently and become a member of a highly motivated team. Core duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Providing excellent customer service on the radio to team members and to our customers in the yard, assisting them with the location of items and providing information and product knowledge.
• Delivering, loading and unloading merchandise, as well as assembling and delivering orders as required.
• Filling orders and receiving freight as required.
• Assisting in the proper care and maintenance of all department equipment, and maintain cleanliness and order of merchandise in the yard.
• Practicing and maintaining safe procedures for the handling and stocking of merchandise.
   

Why it matters:

Our team provides a range of products and services to support our member-owners. Through the work that we do, we help to build, fuel, feed and grow Western Canadian communities together.

Who you are:

You are looking for a career in Retail Operations and:

• You have excellent customer service skills, communication skills and the ability to problem solve.
• You have the ability to operate heavy duty equipment while ensuring safety rules and regulations are followed. 
• You have experience and knowledge in the building materials industry.
• You have a valid class 5 driver’s license (preferred) and you must be willing to obtain forklift certification.
• You can fulfill physical job requirements – manual labour and occasional heavy lifting is required.
• You are well organized and capable of attaining a high level of production with a minimum amount of supervision.
• You are able to work a variety of shifts including days, evenings and weekends.
• You’re honest and trustworthy, are results-oriented and strive to be the best in what you do.
• You believe in building relationships and collaborating to deliver solutions that matter most, and you recognize the value that different perspectives bring to meet shared objectives.

Our Team Members receive competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package and an employer-contributed pension plan. We encourage our Team Members to take advantage of learning opportunities, to grow and develop and to foster a culture of teamwork and innovation.

At Co-op, we embrace diversity and inclusion, and we’re working to create a workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We support and provide an environment that allows all to bring their whole selves to work.

This position will remain open until filled.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted.