Position Title: DELIVERY DRIVER | YARD WORKER
Job Type: FULL TIME **MUST BE AVAILABLE SATURDAYS**
Location: CALGARY | BOWRIDGE
Compensation: TO BE DETERMINED – based on experience
WINDSOR PLYWOOD
With 5 Stores between Airdrie and Calgary, Windsor Plywood has strong market presence in the area. We specialize in hard-to-source interior and exterior home finishing products including flooring, doors, mouldings and specialty wood products. Our goal is simple – focus on our customer’s needs and provide outstanding customer service. We are a local independently owned and operated building supply company. We carry high quality, responsibly sourced products and are committed to providing outstanding value and personalized, one-on-one service to all our customers. We are proud to have been in business for over 55 years with stores across Canada and in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States.
SUMMARY OF POSITION
The driver/yard worker is critical to the successful operation of a Windsor Plywood Store. They are responsible for products & materials entering, storing & leaving the Yard and the Store. This includes responsibility for sorting, picking, replenishment, yard cleaning, transfers, and inventory control. The Yard Worker is driven to produce high-paced quality results that create positive first impressions for customers upon entering the yard. In addition, the main role requires pickups and deliveries but when the schedule is open, that role would transition into Yard. No special endorsement required. Estimate 60% - 70% of the time will be spent driving.
THE BENEFITS
- Gain experience working with a Building Supply Company in business for 55+ years
- Competitive Pay | Extended Health Benefit Program
- Dental, Pharmaceutical, Travel Insurance, Life | LTD insurance
- Paid vacation time
- We have great hours for the retail industry, closed on Sundays and STAT Holidays
- Employee Mental Health & Well-Being program and resources PERKS: Employee deep-discounted pricing on all products | Paid-training opportunity
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensure every customer experience exceeds the customer’s expectations – go the extra-mile”
- Shipping & Receiving | Ensuring all inventory leaving/entering Yard has appropriate paperwork
- Order picking, pulling, palletizing, and staging
- Loading & unloading of Transport Trucks, and Customer vehicles
- Assist with loading and unloading delivery vehicles scheduled for job-site deliveries
- Assisting Contractors and other customers with locating products in the Store
- Operate Forklift & Delivery Vehicle in a diligent, professional & safe manner
- Assist with maintenance of equipment, buildings and landscaping onsite
- Actively monitor material organization, stocking levels, & accuracy in Yard
- Diligently follow Checklists, policies, processes & procedures
- Maintain a safe & positive work environment
- Accompanies and assists delivery drivers with the delivery of customer orders
- Manages cutting orders for customers and co-workers utilizing woodworking & power tools provided onsite
KEY REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum Grade 12 Education | Prior Building-Yard experience is an asset
- Applicants with prior Building Material Supply experience will be given preference. However, applicants with professional skills from other industries will be strongly considered and provided industry training from Windsor Plywood.
- Must be available to work Saturdays.
- Driver must be comfortable driving a ½ ton, 1-ton or a 3-ton Pickup truck.
- Strong work ethic and self-motivated/self-directed, with an ability to work independently using sound judgment, logical reasoning skills, and intuition
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
- Prioritize tasks and manage time effectively, always mindful of the customer
- Flexible, honest, acting in all situations with professionalism and integrity
- Able to deal with changes, delays, or unexpected events in a professional & timely manner
- Permanent resident of Canada
WORKING CONDITIONS
Positional Tasks
- Walking 20%
- Standing 25%
- Lifting 20%
- Carrying (up to 66lbs) 20%
- Trunk Rotation 5%
- Sitting (Forklift/Driving) 5%
- Pushing/Pulling 5%
Regularly lifting in the following manner:
Low-level & waist level 50%
- Exposure to dust, dirt and adverse weather conditions – including rain, snow, wind, sun
- Visual ability required to use Computer screens & reading small-labels
- Auditory ability to use telephone hand-set
- Working flexible hours – some Saturdays may be required
We thank all applicants for their interest in this role. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Windsor Plywood is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace for all. #windsorplywoodishiring
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Store discount
- Vision care
Experience:
- Shipping & receiving: 1 year (required)
- Forklift: 1 year (required)
- Delivery driver: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
