Job Description

Title:

Yard Manager

Location:

3735-8th Street Nisku, AB


At Star, our people make the difference. We offer an exciting place to build your career with competitive compensation and benefit packages, company matching RRSP/DPSP program, employee home purchase program and employee discounts.

Job Overview

Reporting to the Operations Manager, as the

Yard Manager

you will oversee the daily activities of Distribution Yard, ensuring safe and efficient procedures. You also maintain adequate inventory in an organized manner and properly operated equipment.


Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

Hiring, supervising, developing and providing guidance to employees. Managing staffing, schedules and overtime hours. Maintaining a clean and safe work area with properly working equipment and safety devices. Performing regular hazard assessments and ensuring compliance with Qualico's Safety Program. Conducting weekly physical inventory counts and reconciling variances as necessary. Maintaining effective control and oversight of product flow and account of inventory through receiving, storage and shipping. Overseeing and documenting dispatch of deliveries. Ensuring all orders are fulfilled accurately and efficiently with excellent customer service to exceed customer expectations. Maintaining production equipment, trucks and forklifts in good working conditions. Coordinating preventative maintenance and repairs. Researching and suggesting best practices to store inventory as well as to improve programs and processes related to operations and logistics. Understanding established quality standards and performing quality checks, as required. Liaising with Sales team to clarify information and order concerns. Advising on the yard capacity to meet requirements.

As our ideal candidate, you are...

A strong communicator; you clearly express your thoughts in conversation as well as write and present in a persuasive and influencing manner. A creative thinker; you identify new ideas, techniques and opportunities to improve performance and productivity. A leader; you develop and improve the skills of others through effective coaching and guidance. A creative problem solver; you think outside the box for solutions without fear of failure.

Essential Requirements

High School Diploma, or equivalent. Minimum 3 years of warehouse management related experience. Satisfactory verification of criminal record check. Valid driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle. Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint and PowerPoint) Physically able to kneel and crouch as well as lift, carry, push or pull objects weighing up to 50 lbs.

What We Value

Creating trusting and successful working relationships. Setting clear, measurable and achievable goals. Cooperating with team members in an open, positive and respectful manner. Taking responsibility for the outcomes of decisions and actions. Staying current with technical job skills.

Working Conditions

You primarily work on site during regular business hours. Work has exposure to noise from equipment/machinery and occupational hazards as well as dealing with inclement weather and dust. Overtime may occasionally be required.

About Us

For more than four decades, Star Building Materials has dedicated itself to excellence and innovation in the construction industry. We explore new processes and methods to help you improve efficiency, manage project costs, and reduce waste, while developing new manufacturing methods to continually improve the quality of our products.


Formerly known as Leduc Truss, we proudly joined the Qualico Group in 2006. As one of Western Canada's largest real estate development companies, Qualico represents the longevity and commitment to service we value, allowing us to remain a trusted supplier of building components with the strength of Qualico behind us.


Our new 35,000 square foot production facility is equipped to design and manufacture quality roof trusses and engineered wood products for your residential, commercial, or agricultural projects. We employ forward-thinking staff with the expertise to maximize your profits and enhance the quality of your buildings.


Proudly serving the Greater Edmonton Area, Central, and Northern Alberta regions.. To learn more, click here.

Qualico welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.


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Closing Date:

September 22, 2025


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