Imagine a workplace where every part matters.
A trailer does not move without the right axle.
An axle does not get built without the right materials.
Production does not flow unless receiving, inventory, and material handling are done with accuracy, urgency, and pride.
At KG Industries Ltd., we build specialty heavy-duty axles for demanding industries across North America and beyond. We serve customers in transportation, forestry, concrete and aggregates, oil field, mining, aerospace, heavy haul, off-highway, tankers, and other specialty trailer applications.
We do not chase volume for the sake of volume.
We build with precision.
We build for reliability.
We build for real-world conditions.
You will join our Supply Chain and Operations team at our manufacturing facility in Cawston, BC.
You will work closely with Supply Chain, Receiving, Inventory, Machine Shop, Welding, Assembly, and Production leadership.
Your work will directly support our mission:
We advance specialty transportation with innovative axle engineering, reliability, and customer-first support.
This role keeps materials moving.
It protects inventory accuracy.
It helps production teams get what they need, when they need it.
When this role is done well, trucks get unloaded, parts get verified, inventory is placed correctly, production receives materials on time, and the shop keeps moving.
We work as one team with clear priorities.
We learn, adapt, and improve when something can be done better.
We take pride in precision, safety, quality, and doing the job right.
Keep reading only if this sounds like a HELL YEAH.
You like physical work.
You like organized spaces.
You notice when something is out of place.
You care about accuracy.
You do not wait to be chased.
You take ownership.
If you want a role where “close enough” is acceptable, this is not for you.
If you want to be part of a team where your work directly impacts production, safety, customer delivery, and company performance, keep reading.
ROLE TITLE: Receiving & Inventory Coordinator
Role Summary
The Receiving & Inventory Coordinator manages the flow of incoming materials from truck arrival through receiving, verification, ERP entry, stocking, inventory placement, and delivery to production departments.
This role is hands-on.
You will unload shipments safely.
You will verify products against BOLs, purchase orders, and other documentation.
You will update ERP records accurately.
You will stock materials in the correct locations.
You will pull and deliver inventory to Machine Shop, Welding, and Assembly based on production schedules.
You will help keep the yard, storage areas, and waste areas safe, clean, and organized.
This role is critical to production flow.
Mission Alignment
KG Industries builds specialty heavy-duty axles that customers rely on in demanding conditions.
This role supports that mission by making sure materials are received correctly, tracked accurately, stored properly, and delivered to production on time.
No guesswork.
No missing parts.
No unnecessary downtime.
Role Highlights
You will love this role if you enjoy:
- Receiving and verifying incoming shipments
- You like checking details. You make sure what arrived matches what was ordered.
- Operating forklifts and material handling equipment safely
You are confident around equipment and understand that safety is non-negotiable.
- Keeping inventory accurate and organized
You care about correct locations, clean storage systems, and reducing confusion.You understand that accurate data matters just as much as accurate physical handling.You like being part of the reason the shop keeps moving.You notice inefficiencies. You speak up. You help improve receiving, storage, delivery routes, and yard layout.The right person for this role is:
- Using ERP systems to track material movement
- Supporting production teams with timely material delivery
- Improving how work gets done
Reliable
You show up.
You follow through.
People can count on you.
Detail-Oriented
You check quantities.
You verify documents.
You catch errors before they become bigger problems.
Safety-Conscious
You respect equipment, loads, traffic flow, lifting practices, and yard conditions.
You do not cut corners.
Organized
You like things in their place.
You understand that a clean, logical storage system saves time and prevents mistakes.
Time-Conscious
You can manage multiple deliveries, production requests, and shifting priorities without losing focus.
Accountable
You own your work.
You do not blame others.
You solve what is in front of you.
Clear in Communication
You communicate with Supply Chain, transport providers, Receiving, Inventory, and production teams in a direct and respectful way.
A Practical Problem Solver
Shipment discrepancy?
Stock location issue?
Shortage concern?
You investigate, communicate, and help find the answer.
Team-Focused
You understand that receiving, inventory, and production are connected.
You do your part so others can do theirs.
Improvement-Minded
You look for better ways to route deliveries, update ERP records, organize materials, coordinate truck schedules, and improve safety.
Key Responsibilities
- Unload incoming shipments safely and efficiently.
- Verify received products against BOLs, purchase orders, and related documentation.
- Identify and help resolve shipment discrepancies.
- Update ERP records with accurate receiving and inventory movement details.
- Stock received products into designated inventory locations.
- Pull inventory for production according to schedules.
- Deliver materials to Machine Shop, Welding, Assembly, and other production areas.
- Maintain yard, storage, and waste areas to company safety and cleanliness standards.
- Coordinate with Supply Chain on incoming shipments and delivery schedules.
- Support inventory accuracy through proper placement, tracking, and reconciliation.
- Help improve receiving, storage, delivery, and yard processes.
First 90 Days
In your first 90 days, you will focus on:
- Learning KGI’s receiving procedures.
- Building familiarity with ERP receiving and inventory functions.
- Learning inventory locations and storage systems.
- Establishing coordination routines with Supply Chain and production teams.
- Creating consistent delivery routines for production departments.
- Maintaining yard and storage areas to set standards.
Success Looks Like
You are successful when:
- Incoming shipments are received safely and efficiently.
- Shipment documentation is verified accurately.
- ERP records are updated correctly and on time.
- Inventory is placed in the right location.
- Production materials are delivered when needed.
- Inventory variance is low.
- Yard and storage areas are clean, safe, and organized.
- You contribute at least one meaningful improvement to receiving, storage, or delivery flow within your first year.
This Role Is Not for Everyone
This is not a desk-only role.
This is not a slow-paced role.
This is not a role for someone who needs constant reminders.
This is for someone who likes movement, accuracy, responsibility, and teamwork.
If that sounds like you, we want to hear from you.
Pay: From $26.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Profit sharing
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Cawston, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
