Job Description

Location:

Edmonton, Alberta

Position:

Permanent / Full Time

Positions Available:

Day Shift - 1 / Night Shift - 2 (Training on Days)

Waiward Industrial LP is a unionized shop offering the highest paid wages in the industry! We offer great benefits, a monthly performance bonus, RRSP's, annual boot allowance & safety glass coverage, $3 per hour for Night Shift Differential as well as the opportunity for long-term employment.

Waiward is a respected construction and maintenance service provider that operates one of Canada's largest fabrication shops based out of Edmonton, Alberta. Our mission is To Be Your Trusted Partner which ensures we act with integrity in all that we do. Through planned growth and development, we have kept our commitment to provide our customers with an unsurpassed level of service. Waiward's historical and future success is grounded in our collective commitment to our core values.

At Waiward, we believe a diverse and inclusive workplace is the key to unlocking the full potential of our people. It is essential to build a team that represents the communities and clients we are serving. We attract, hire, and develop people of all backgrounds and ensure fairness and inclusion within our hiring processes. We believe in investing in people based on their expertise, capabilities, aspirations, and performance despite their race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, and beliefs.

As a leader in our industry, we believe diversity and inclusion strengthen our team and are committed to making sustainable progress in our company and the communities and clients we serve. With the support of our leadership team and peers, our people are encouraged to share their perspectives.

Job Purpose

The Yard Person is responsible for activities of unloading raw materials and supplying the shop with required job specific material.

Responsibilities

Displays a commitment to Waiward's incident-free vision, values, and culture. Reads, understands, and follows all safe work practices and procedures for machinery and equipment. Uses the proper tools to meet the specific job requirements. Unloads railcars with overhead cranes, as required. Unloads truck trailers with overhead crane, as required. Locates and loads material onto machines. Stocks yard by putting away materials. Retrieves materials from stock yard. Returns off-cuts to stock and empty scrap bins. Maintains documentation. Attends Daily Toolbox Meetings. Follows work schedules. Orgranizes multiple tasks and effectively delegates tasks when needed. Follows and documents established procedures. Takes reasonable care and cooperates with employer to protect the health and safety of all employees. Reports personal injuries, no matter how minor, and obtains medical attention as required. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Basic and Advanced Rigging Course an asset Coordination and manual dexterity required The ability to work at heights as this may be required from time to time The ability to work as a team with good communication skills FLHA Training an asset Certified Overhead Crane Operator preferred (internally delivered) WHMIS

Working Conditions

The incumbent is required to work outdoors in a fabrication yard with moderate noise.

Physical Requirements

The incumbent is required to stand and sit for extended periods of time and will require good physical attributes for walking on uneven ground, climbing, confined space entry, limited lifting, and sitting.

Waiward is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.*

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $24.00-$31.00 per hour

Additional pay:

Bonus pay Overtime pay
Benefits:

Company events Dental care Disability insurance Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance On-site gym On-site parking Paid time off RRSP match Vision care
Schedule:

10 hour shift Day shift Night shift Overtime
Application question(s):

Do you have reliable transportation to/from work? Are you willing to work Night Shift (4:30 pm - 3:00 am)? Are you comfortable working outdoors in the elements?
Experience:

crane operating: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person