FUTURE YARD OPPORTUNITIES - WINDSOR
- Windsor, ON, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
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