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FUTURE YARD OPPORTUNITIES - WINDSOR

  • Windsor, ON, Canada

Full-time

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Job type
Full-time
Posting language
English
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Original job description

DRIVER, HELPER & FORKLIFT/YARD POSITIONS

FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES – WINDSOR

JOIN OUR FAMILY!

Patene Building Supplies Ltd. is a distributor of drywall, steel framing components, insulation, acoustic ceilings, shingles, masonry and other building materials for the residential and commercial construction industries. We have thirteen branch locations throughout Ontario and Manitoba serving contractor, builder and retail customers.

We are not currently hiring for these positions at our Windsor location. However, we welcome qualified candidates to submit their résumés for consideration when future opportunities become available.

We are interested in hearing from candidates seeking future opportunities in the following areas:

  • Delivery Driver

  • Delivery Helper

  • Forklift Operator/Yard Worker

As part of the application, you will be asked to indicate which role or roles interest you.

Submitting a résumé does not represent an application for a current vacancy or guarantee an interview or employment. Candidates whose qualifications and experience match a future opening may be contacted when an opportunity becomes available.

Potential Responsibilities

Depending on the position, responsibilities may include:

  • Loading, unloading and safely handling building materials

  • Preparing customer orders and verifying materials for delivery

  • Securing, tarping and strapping loads

  • Making or assisting with safe and timely deliveries and pickups

  • Operating forklifts, boom trucks, Moffetts or other material-handling equipment when properly trained and authorized

  • Assisting drivers at customer sites and in the yard

  • Performing daily vehicle or equipment inspections

  • Maintaining vehicles, equipment and work areas

  • Providing professional and courteous service to customers and subtrades

  • Performing repetitive heavy lifting

  • Working indoors, outdoors and at various heights, depending on the position

  • Following all company health and safety policies and applicable regulations

  • Performing other duties as assigned by management

General Qualifications

Qualifications will vary depending on the position but may include:

  • High school diploma

  • Dependable, punctual and safety-conscious

  • Able to work effectively as part of a team

  • Able to communicate effectively with co-workers, vendors and customers

  • Willing to learn and participate in company training

  • Able to perform physically demanding work, including repetitive heavy lifting

  • Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions

  • Previous construction, building-material, warehouse or delivery experience is an asset

Some positions may also require:

  • A valid G, DZ or AZ driver’s licence

  • An acceptable driver’s abstract and CVOR

  • Air-brake endorsement

  • Experience operating standard-transmission vehicles

  • Forklift, Moffett or boom-truck experience

  • Working at Heights certification

When positions become available, we offer competitive wages based on the role and experience, as well as health, dental and life insurance benefits and an RRSP plan following the applicable waiting periods.

If you are interested in being considered for a future opportunity at our Windsor location, we invite you to submit your résumé and indicate the role or roles that interest you.

More about this job

Responsibilities

The delivery driver, helper or forklift/yard worker at Patene Building Supplies will load, unload, secure and deliver building materials, prepare customer orders, and help customers and drivers at sites and in the yard. The role also includes daily vehicle checks, equipment upkeep and following safety rules.

Requirements

Candidates need a high school diploma, a dependable and safety-minded attitude, and the ability to do physically demanding, repetitive heavy lifting outdoors. Construction, warehouse or delivery experience is an asset, and some roles also require a G, DZ or AZ licence, CVOR, forklift or boom-truck experience, or Working at Heights certification.

Skills

  • Forklift operation
  • Boom truck operation
  • Moffett operation
  • Material handling
  • Load securing
  • Tarping and strapping
  • Vehicle inspection
  • Heavy lifting
  • Order preparation
  • Customer service
  • Teamwork
  • Safe driving
  • Standard transmission driving
  • Air brake systems
  • Working at heights
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Health and safety compliance
  • Yard operations

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Life insurance
  • RRSP plan

Categories

  • Logistics
  • Retail
  • Transportation
  • Manufacturing

Keywords

  • delivery driver
  • delivery helper
  • forklift operator
  • yard worker
  • material handling
  • building materials
  • drywall
  • steel framing
  • insulation
  • shingles
  • masonry
  • boom truck
  • Moffett
  • load securement
  • tarping
  • strapping
  • warehouse
  • construction supplies
  • CVOR
  • G licence

Seniority

Entry level

Perks

  • Retirement plan

Licences and certifications

  • G licence
  • DZ licence
  • AZ licence
  • CVOR
  • Air-brake endorsement
  • Working at Heights

Tools

  • forklift
  • boom truck
  • Moffett

Languages

  • English

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