Yard Attendant

Wetaskiwin Co-op is recruiting for the part-time permanent position of Yard Attendant for our Falun Home Center Lumber Yard, located on Highway 13 in Falun, Alberta.

Who we are: 

Wetaskiwin Co-op is located in central Alberta operating in 9 locations in 5 communities of Wetaskiwin, Innisfail, Camrose, Edmonton and Falun.  We operate in a variety of product lines including consumer hardware, building products, crop inputs, petroleum, liquor and feed manufacturing.  We believe in working together to serve our members and customers throughout Alberta, delivering profits back to our members and communities and investing in sustainable growth.  We are looking for team members and team leaders who will embrace our Co-op brand and values of Integrity, Excellence, Community and Service. 

What you’ll do: 

Reporting to the Yard Supervisor, the Yard Attendant is a self-motivated individual who has strong attention to detail. This is a part-time permanent position eligible for benefits. Duties will include but are not limited to:

• Provide members and customers with good, efficient, courteous service.
• Perform loading and unloading procedures, picking of orders, and delivery of orders.
• Operate a forklift.
• Organize and effectively prioritize tasks in a quick paced environment.
• Maintain cleanliness throughout the lumber yard.

Who you are: 

You are looking for a career in Home and Building Products and:

• You are physically able to repetitively lift, stack, pull and carry items up to 80lbs.
• You have a valid class 5 driver’s licence, having a class 3 driver’s licence would be an asset.
• You have a love of the outdoors and are available to work a variety of shifts including weekends and holidays.
• You have experience in a customer service environment with proven positive customer interactions.
• You quickly prioritize individual responsibilities, and effectively manage time under deadlines.
• You have basic knowledge in home improvement projects.

You believe in building relationships and collaborating to deliver solutions that matter most, and you recognize the value that different perspectives bring to meet shared objectives.

You’re honest and trustworthy, are results-oriented and strive to be the best in what you do.

Our Team Members receive competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, an employer contributed pension plan and an employee family assistance program. We encourage our Team Members to take advantage of learning opportunities, to grow and develop and to foster a culture of teamwork and innovation.

Closing date: Posting will remain open until a suitable candidate is hired.

Please submit resume and cover letter indicating position of interest to:
4707 – 40th Avenue Wetaskiwin, Alberta, T9A 2B8
Phone: 780 361 6171 Fax: 780-352-0297 Email: hradvisor@wetaskiwincoop.com