Yard Coordinator

Department: Agriculture Retail

Employment Type: Full-Time

Requisition ID: 599

Date Posted: October 29, 2024

Closing Date: November 12, 2024 oruntil filled

Position Summary

Reporting to the Store Manager , this position provides direction and oversees execution of the daily functions to the Yard Shipper/Receivers as directed by the Store Manager. This includes providing service excellence to our member/customers as well as making sure the materials handling equipment is maintained. The position provides coaching and training to the Yard Shipper/Receivers which includes: onboarding and forklift training certification. This role will also act as the Manager on Duty (MOD) when required.

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities

• Ensure excellent service is provided to all members/customers.
• Support the completion of shipping/receiving of all inventories.
• Ensure equipment is properly operated, serviced and maintained.
• Ensure yard/warehouse/exterior locations are clean, neat and well organized.
• Provide training and coaching to Yard Shipper/Receivers.
• Support the completion of cycle counts of all yard items, as directed by the Store manager and as per asset management count schedule.
• Assisting the Health Environment and Safety Committee by being a strong safety advocate.
• Working with the Store Manager and team to help create a safe working environment by making safety suggestions.
• Responsible for maintaining AWSA standards for the chemical warehouse.
• All other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications Required For The Position

• Grade 12 diploma with 3 - 5 years of related experience or equivalent may be 5 - 8 years related experience without grade 12 diploma.
• Previous shipping & receiving and Warehouse/Yard and forklift experience required.
• Capable of physical labour; capable of lifting up to 25 kg.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Previous leadership experience an asset.
• Basic computer proficiency required as may be cross trained on POS system. Previous cash handling experience an asset.
• Must remain current with any and all required certifications, including WHMIS and TDG.
• Background in Agriculture and building supplies an asset.
  
  

Is a safety sensitive position as will be on site at UFA facilities and will be using UFA material handling equipment. The successful applicant will be required to pass (negative result) a drug and alcohol screening test as a condition of employment.

Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

At UFA we care about the lives of our employees, members, customers, elected officials, and partners. This includes their whole selves and what makes them unique. We strive to create an inclusive environment that welcomes employees from diverse populations and backgrounds, where everyone can do their best work. In our world of agriculture, it takes time for growth, this is our seed to grow inclusion and belonging at UFA.

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We thank all candidates for their interest, however only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.