Warehouse Technician (Temporary)

As a Temporary Warehouse Technician, you'll play an important role in keeping materials, parts, and inventory moving efficiently to support both internal teams and customers. We're looking for someone who is safety-focused, dependable, and eager to learn, with an interest in warehouse operations and hands-on work in a dynamic environment.

In this role, you'll help maintain an organized warehouse and yard, support inventory accuracy, and contribute to responsive customer service. This opportunity is well suited to someone who enjoys physical work, takes pride in attention to detail, and values teamwork

Base Hourly Wage: $30.22. Additional premiums may be available. 
Location: Saskatoon, SK
Term: 12 - 18 months. With possibility for extension
Shift Rotation: 5x2 (Monday to Friday). 8 am to 4:30pm

What You Bring

• Receive, ship, and process incoming and outgoing materials.
• Pick and prepare parts orders accurately and efficiently.
• Maintain warehouse and yard organization, cleanliness, and safety.
• Operate and perform basic maintenance on forklifts and other material handling equipment.
• Complete daily cycle counts and support inventory accuracy.
• Assist with warehouse inventory management activities.
• Provide professional service when interacting with customers and suppliers.

What You Bring

You bring previous experience in shipping, receiving, order picking, or warehousing, a strong commitment to workplace health and safety, and a valid Class 5 driver's license. You take a reliable, team-oriented approach to your work and contribute to safe and efficient warehouse operations.

• Experience operating material handling equipment such as forklifts, power jacks, reach trucks, or man lifts.
• Valid Fall Arrest certification.
• Working knowledge of computers.
• Strong customer service skills and attention to detail.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including overtime and occasional weekends.
• Highschool diploma.

Preferred Qualifications

• WHMIS training.
• TDG (Transportation of Dangerous Goods) training.
• First Aid certification.
• Fire Extinguisher training.
• Hoisting and Rigging training.

This position is classified as an Individual Contributor role in SMS Equipment’s competency framework, requiring demonstration of core competencies (customer focus, collaboration, and technical/functional expertise).

 At SMS Equipment, safety is one of our core values and we care for each other, without exception. Our successful candidate is intrinsically motivated and committed to making safe choices, when completing all tasks. 

Pre-Employment

This position is safety sensitive. Candidates may be required to complete:

• Pre-employment medical questionnaire
• Drug and alcohol test
• 5 year commercial drivers abstract

At SMS Equipment, safety is one of our values and we care for each other, without exception. Our successful candidate is intrinsically motivated and committed to making safe choices, when completing all tasks.

This posting is for an existing vacancy within SMS Equipment. Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is hired. 

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected to proceed to the next stage of the recruitment process will be contacted.

SMS Equipment offers rewarding careers in the heavy equipment industry across Canada. As the largest Komatsu dealer in North America, SMS Equipment gives you the opportunity to represent world-class quality in our product offerings and customer service.