POSITION: Term Yard Attendant (32-40 hours/week) Term ending September 30, 2023

LOCATION: Home Centre-Rocky Mountain House, AB

Reporting to the Lumber Manager, the Yard Attendant will be responsible for day-to-day operations of the Home Centre Yard. This position requires the successful candidate to work weekends and will be scheduled according to the needs of the business.

Responsibilities will include:

• Providing exceptional member service with a positive, professional approach and attitude toward customers
• Assisting in loading and unloading freight as needed
• Being aware of surroundings such as other drivers, people, animals, and items in the yard where you will load and offload product
• Ensuring the safe transfer of material being shipped including proper cargo securement
• Operating and maintaining all equipment and tools in a safe and responsible manner
• Being responsible for proper storage of a variety of materials
• Maintaining a neat, clean and orderly location at all times by using good housekeeping standards
• Adhering to all Evergreen Cooperative Association policies and procedures and participate in the Health and Safety program, including wearing all the required PPE

We are ideally seeking candidates with the following qualifications:

• Organizational skills and great time management
• Ability to work independently in a team environment
• Class 3 license would be an asset
• Previous retail experience would be an asset
• Ability to work outside in varying weather conditions
• Previous lumber, hardware, and agricultural or HABS experience would be an asset
• Working knowledge of hardware, home centre, farm/agricultural products and building supplies is essential
• Ability to handle multiple demands at once while still providing excellent customer service
• Sense of urgency
• Commitment to cooperative values and principles
• Ability to lift up to 50Ibs unassisted

“As part of Evergreen Co-operative Association’s hiring process, pre-employment background checks will be required for all candidates. Please be advised our Co-op has a Substance and Alcohol policy in effect. All employees in Safety Sensitive Positions (SSPs) will be required to undergo pre-employment substance and alcohol screening. You can obtain a list of SSPs by contacting our HR department.”

“Evergreen Co-op is an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment where every employee feels valued and respected. Accommodations are available on request for all persons requiring them that will be taking part in the selection process. We will act in accordance with applicable federal, provincial and local laws. Must be legally eligible to work for any employer in Canada (for example, by way of Canadian citizenship, permanent residency, or work permit.”

REPORTS TO: Lumber Manager

DEADLINE: May 31, 2023