Yard Attendant at CO-OP in Rimbey, Alberta, CA

The Yard Attendant contributes to the successful day to day operations of the Yard and Home Centre while reporting to the Home Centre Manager. The Yard Attendant is responsible for the safe and accurate preparation, loading, hauling, and unloading of product and materials, as well as completing any other tasks assigned. The successful candidate will have open availability days, evenings, and weekends.

Responsibilities will include:

•Providing exceptional member service with a positive, professional approach toward customers

•Assisting in loading and unloading freight as needed

•Being aware of surroundings such as other drivers, people, animals, and items in the yard where you will load and offload product

•Performing pre and post trip inspections

•Ensuring the safe transfer of material being shipped including proper cargo securement

•Operating and maintaining all equipment and tools in a safe and responsible manner

•Being responsible for proper storage of a variety of materials

•Maintaining a neat, clean and orderly location at all times by using good housekeeping standards

•Adhering to all Evergreen Cooperative Association policies and procedures and participate in the Health and Safety program

We are ideally seeking candidates with the following qualifications:

•Strong customer service skills and the ability to handle multiple demands at once

•Organizational skills, attention to detail, and great time management

•Ability to work independently within a team environment

•Positive, professional approach and attitude toward work, strong interpersonal skills

•Previous retail, lumber, hardware, and agricultural or HABS experience would be an asset

•Working knowledge of hardware, home centre, farm/agricultural products and building supplies is essential

•Sense of urgency

•Commitment to Co-operative values and principles

•Ability to lift up to 50lbs unassisted

Evergreen Co-op is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment where every employee feels valued and respected. Accommodation is available on request for all persons requiring them that will be taking part in the selection process. We will act in accordance with applicable federal, provincial, and local laws. Must be legally eligible to work for any employer in Canada (for example, by way of Canadian citizenship, permanent residency, or work permit.

As part of Evergreen Co-operative Association’s hiring process, pre-employment background checks will be required for all candidates. Please be advised our Co-op has a Substance and Alcohol policy in effect. All employees in Safety Sensitive Positions (SSPs) will be required to undergo pre-employment substance and alcohol screening. You can obtain a list of SSPs by contacting our HR department.