General Labourers - Calgary Bow Landscape Yard

Since 1912, BURNCO has been supplying aggregate construction materials as a successful, family-run business based in Calgary. Over the last 108 years we have embraced innovative technology and new marketplaces while always maintaining the vision and values that were first introduced by our founder, James F. Burns. We look forward to having you join us on that journey.

Calgary, AB

BURNCO

<p>Since 1912, BURNCO has been supplying aggregate construction materials as a successful, family-run business based in Calgary. Over the last 108 years we have embraced innovative technology and new marketplaces while always maintaining the vision and values that were first introduced by our founder, James F. Burns.&nbsp;We look forward to having you join us on that journey.</p> https://www.burnco.com/careers/

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Full-Time

Competitive Compensation and Benefits Package

Overview: <p><strong data-redactor-tag="strong">We're looking to&nbsp;immediately put to work&nbsp;2 to 3 solid, hardworking&nbsp;General Labourers&nbsp;for our amazing&nbsp;Bow Landscape yard team in SE Calgary.&nbsp;</strong>You love the outdoors, operating power equipment safely, helping customers load products, either by hand or by Fork Lift into their vehicles, or unloading product if it&rsquo;s a return. In general, you&nbsp;want to be part of a team that looks forward to coming to work everyday; one that&nbsp;works for an employer with integrity and a sustainable business model that pays you well and wants you to succeed. Apply today and we'll give you the whole nine yards you're looking for!!!!<br /><br />While these positions will only run&nbsp;until the weather stops us, successful hires exhibiting good performance may also be considered for other future opportunities.<br /><br />IMPORTANT: As these are safety sensitive positions, it is a condition of employment that candidates selected for hire must successfully pass pre-employment testing including a drug and alcohol screen (Cannabis included regardless of purpose or use frequency), and Fitness to Work test.<br /><br /><strong data-redactor-tag="strong">You Are Someone Who:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Wants to make some good money and benefits for the next few months</li> <li>Loves the outdoors</li> <li>Isn&rsquo;t afraid of hard work and getting their hands dirty</li> <li>Wants to work with a great team</li> <li>Enjoys working in a fast-paced environment</li> <li>Is friendly, outgoing, and highly motivated</li> <li>Has no problem working with customers</li> </ul>
Responsibilities: <p><strong data-redactor-tag="strong">Location:&nbsp;Calgary, Alberta - Bow Landscape Yard<br /><br /></strong><strong data-redactor-tag="strong">What You&rsquo;ll Do:</strong></p> <p>Main duties will be providing support to retail yard customers, including:</p> <ul> <li>Assisting with the moving/loading of landscape products</li> <li>Answering customer inquiries in a courteous and timely manner</li> <li>Train on and safely operate one of our Fork lift / Loaders in high traffic environments</li> </ul> <p>In addition, you'll be completing the following duties on a daily basis:</p> <ul> <li>Picking up and counting all broken product prior to moving to the back</li> <li>Putting returned product back into stock (into the proper area)</li> <li>Ensuring stock levels are adequate for the next day (3rd shift duties)</li> <li>Picking up all garbage and place into proper bins, this includes walking the fence line</li> <li>Sweeping debris away from pallets</li> <li>Using Fork Lift Sweeper to do a quick run of the yard</li> <li>Making sure signage is properly placed</li> <li>Working with inventory clerks to ensure product is properly stacked to be counted</li> <li>Some other related duties as required</li> </ul> <p><strong data-redactor-tag="strong">Reality of the Job:</strong></p> <ul> <li>You might work long hours at times</li> <li>You could be requested to work every Saturday</li> </ul> <p><em data-redactor-tag="em">Employees are eligible for overtime pay in this role.</em></p> <p><strong data-redactor-tag="strong">&nbsp;</strong></p>
Requirements: <strong data-redactor-tag="strong">What You Need:</strong><br /> <ul> <li>Own vehicle to get to the Centre</li> <li>Ability to work irregular hours including weekends</li> <li>Able to work in conditions that may include varying weather and temperatures, with the ability to lift 23 kgs+ (50 lbs+)</li> <li>CSA certified steel-toed boots</li> <li>Drivers license preferred, but not necessary</li> <li>Knowledge of paving stone, sand and gravel products would be an asset</li> <li>Previous Forklift / Frontend Loader experience would be an asset but not necessary</li> </ul> <br />