Yard Worker

Taiga Building Products – Kelowna, BC is looking for a Yard Worker to join their Kelowna yard team.  The successful candidate must show experience in the lumber and building products or similar industry as well as motivation to be a part of a high production environment and be willing to go the extra mile when needed.  

OUR COMPANY:

We are a respected International Wholesale Distributor of Building Products with branch offices throughout Canada and in various locations in the United States. With a 40 year track record of dependable service to the retail and industrial, building material industry, we are an equal opportunity employer offering a competitive compensation package including company benefits. Taiga supports and encourages sound forest practices and the effective management of the forest resource for future generations to enjoy. We are a public company, listed on the TSX and were awarded winner of 2014 Canada’s Top 50 Small and Medium Employers

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Loading and unloading building materials on flat deck trucks and vans in a safe and efficient manner.
• Accurately picking and staging customer orders. 
• Provide excellent customer service to customers and truck drivers.  
• Double checking loads before they leave the yard.
• Forklift experience loading and unloading flat decks and vans
• Entering accurate information into WMS Scanning system.
• Maintaining a clean and safe work environment. 
• Work with Operations, Sales and Administration to ensure optimal team performance.  

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Can Do Attitude
• Customer Focused Team Player
• Forklift working experience is required  
• Competent ability in using Smartphones, Tablets – Job requires ability to learn how to use WMS Scanning system
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast pace environment
• Organized and able to prioritize tasks
• Safety focused
• Physically fit with the ability to lift 50lbs repetitively
• Work indoors and outdoors in all weather
• Good track record of attendance
• Knowledge of building materials an asset
• Focused on maintaining a clean and safe work environment
• Ability to work alone and as part of a team

Please submit your resume with your salary expectation.  Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.