DRIVER, HELPER & FORKLIFT/YARD POSITIONS
FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES – GUELPH
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Patene Building Supplies Ltd. is a distributor of drywall, steel framing components, insulation, acoustic ceilings, shingles, masonry and other building materials for the residential and commercial construction industries. We have thirteen branch locations throughout Ontario and Manitoba serving contractor, builder and retail customers.
We are not currently hiring for these positions at our Guelph location. However, we welcome qualified candidates to submit their résumés for consideration when future opportunities become available.
We are interested in hearing from candidates seeking future opportunities in the following areas:
As part of the application, you will be asked to indicate which role or roles interest you.
Submitting a résumé does not represent an application for a current vacancy or guarantee an interview or employment. Candidates whose qualifications and experience match a future opening may be contacted when an opportunity becomes available.
Potential Responsibilities
Depending on the position, responsibilities may include:
Loading, unloading and safely handling building materials
Preparing customer orders and verifying materials for delivery
Securing, tarping and strapping loads
Making or assisting with safe and timely deliveries and pickups
Operating forklifts, boom trucks, Moffetts or other material-handling equipment when properly trained and authorized
Assisting drivers at customer sites and in the yard
Performing daily vehicle or equipment inspections
Maintaining vehicles, equipment and work areas
Providing professional and courteous service to customers and subtrades
Performing repetitive heavy lifting
Working indoors, outdoors and at various heights, depending on the position
Following all company health and safety policies and applicable regulations
Performing other duties as assigned by management
General Qualifications
Qualifications will vary depending on the position but may include:
High school diploma
Dependable, punctual and safety-conscious
Able to work effectively as part of a team
Able to communicate effectively with co-workers, vendors and customers
Willing to learn and participate in company training
Able to perform physically demanding work, including repetitive heavy lifting
Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions
Previous construction, building-material, warehouse or delivery experience is an asset
Some positions may also require:
A valid G, DZ or AZ driver’s licence
An acceptable driver’s abstract and CVOR
Air-brake endorsement
Experience operating standard-transmission vehicles
Forklift, Moffett or boom-truck experience
Working at Heights certification
When positions become available, we offer competitive wages based on the role and experience, as well as health, dental and life insurance benefits and an RRSP plan following the applicable waiting periods.
If you are interested in being considered for a future opportunity at our Guelph location, we invite you to submit your résumé and indicate the role or roles that interest you.
