Overview
Pacer Building Components is currently looking for a full-time Yard Person to support operations in Ilderton, Ontario. Reporting directly to the Operations Manager while working closely with the Logistics Manager our ideal candidate will be flexible, adaptable, detail-oriented and motivated, with a focus on providing a high degree of internal customer service.
As a keystone role that connects the operations and logistics team, this position is essential to our smooth day-to-day operations. As a Yard Person for this busy facility, clear communication, cooperation, and collaboration will be crucial for success.
Some of the Yard Person duties you may be accountable for include:
Below are the general responsibilities, activities and scope that all Yard Persons are responsible for:
Professional Practice
- Consistently attend all scheduled shifts on time, prepared and fit to work;
- Demonstrate adaptability during times of company growth;
- Foster and support a positive working environment;
- Employ company ethics, mission, vision and goals;
- Consistently demonstrate positive and collaborative working behaviours;
- Continuously display effective interpersonal and leadership skills;
- Consistently act in a respectful manner when engaging with AEP employees, customers or guests;
- Effectively communicate, in English, with other employees, customers or guests;
- Accept and apply feedback from supervisors or managers;
- Remain up to date with job related training and development;
- Demonstrate effective problem solving and time management skills;
- Complete all tasks according to the schedule as outlined by the Production Manager;
- Complete all tasks safely, efficiently, and effectively in order to meet deadlines;
- Ensure quality controls and standards are consistently met.
- Health and Safety
- Ensure work area is kept neat and tidy at all times;
- Maintain awareness of all work place hazards and report any unsafe working conditions;
- Ensure that work is completed and equipment is operated according to the safety rules and regulations;
- Encourage and support co-workers to complete work and operate equipment according to the safety rules and regulations;
- Wear full personal protective equipment as required by the role and location;
- Actively participate in all Safety Talks;
- Attend safety meetings (as required), and recommend changes for improvement.
- Task Management
- Banding of trusses to ensure safe delivery to customer
- Cleaning yards
- Cutting of EWP to required specifications
Other job duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCES:
The typical minimum level of education to perform this job competently is grade 10 level education, and/or equivalent, in addition to the following:
- Current forklift Operator License;
- Current and valid Driver's License
- Physical and manual dexterity to complete all assigned tasks;
- Ability to safely lift weight of up to 50 lbs to waist height;
- Experience with air and power tools;
- Strong problem-solving skills to resolve errors or omissions within task assignments;
- Ensure all product built meets the AEP standards of quality and follows the design specifications provided;
- Strong desire to adhere to all health and safety programs in accordance with provincial regulations;
- Ability to prioritize competing tasks;
- Ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines;
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment;
- Ability to perform detail-oriented and/or repetitive tasks with a high degree of accuracy;
- Ability to learn, adopt, and apply new technologies, practices and solutions in an effective manner;
- Acquires and retains knowledge and understanding through instruction, and/or experience;
- Ability to collaboratively work with people of all ages, backgrounds, and perspectives;
- Consistently demonstrates ethical practice and integrity in their work;
- Experience with growing companies supporting builders, construction, or multi-site manufacturing organizations;
- Demonstrates a willingness to understand and align all efforts to the goals and objectives of the AEP Group;
- Fluency in English in both written and oral communication (speed, accuracy, and proper expression) and the ability to work effectively with other staff.
Diversity, equity and inclusion is a core value of AEP that is supported and demonstrated across our entire organization. All applicants, regardless of ethnicity, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, culture, disability, nation of origin, age, or religion, will be given fair and equal treatment and consideration.
Please note: While we appreciate your interest in this exciting opportunity, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
Pay: $20.00-$23.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
