Yard Attendant Lead

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Position Summary:

Reporting to the Field Operations Manager, the Yard Attendant Lead is responsible for assigning and prioritizing the general warehouse duties that include shipping and receiving of equipment and consumable orders, accurate paperwork for equipment returns, loading and unloading of equipment and building supplies along with keeping the warehouse and tool crib clean and organized. This position is an integral part of the Field Operations team with expectations of providing exceptional customer service experience.

This role will be based on the Sturgeon Data Center project site located just outside of Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Assign, prioritize and direct daily tasks of shipper/receivers to complete the daily orders. 

• Communicate with the Yard Attendant on priority tasks.

• Demonstrate excellent organizational and communication skills with the ability to motivate the team.

• Complete and submit proper paperwork on all shipments to the Order Desk. 

• Inspects equipment prior to shipment and upon return for serviceability.

• Communicate with Fleet/Equipment Lead Hand and Field Leadership on damaged or missing equipment. 

• Responsible for the safe and accurate loading of equipment for site orders. 

• Monitors equipment and bulk inventories, notify the appropriate personnel of any shortages. 

• Communicate with Order Desk about potential issues with shipments.

• Ensure proper packaging and addressing of shipments for common carriers.  Ensures that all dangerous goods requirements are enforced.
• Responsible for general housekeeping and organization of the warehouse/yard and keeping the red and green tagged equipment distinctly seperate.
• Provide ongoing quality control inspections and recommend improvements.

• Train new employees on daily duties.

• Live our CORE Values, have a Can-Do Attitude, Respect Others, Succeed as a Team, Lead with Courage, and Deliver Results.
• Perform additional jobrelated assignments as directed by supervisor.

• Adhere to Clark Builders policies and procedure.

Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience:

• Possess a High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

• Must have a clean and valid class 5 Alberta driver’s license.

• Strong communication, analytical skills and have a flexible approach to problem solving.

• Display a high level of ownership, accountability and initiative.

• Exceptional verbal communication and presentation skills.

• Willingness to participate with an on-call system and be able to work overtime as required.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a variety of tasks in an effective, organized, safe manner with the ability to multitask.

• Demonstrates professionalism, integrity and interpersonal skills with proven ability to work effectively
• Knowledge of construction equipment considered a definite asset.

• Must be able to work both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions.