Posted 3 days ago
General Labourer
@ Wajax
Fort McMurray, Alberta
Overview
Wajax is hiring a General Labourer, called Yard Person, to keep the equipment yard organized, clean and safe at a branch. The work includes arranging machinery, loading and unloading trucks, yard upkeep, pressure washing equipment and supporting Lean/5S projects. The posting states full-time work with 14 to 28 months of industrial yard or warehouse experience preferred and a high school education.
Responsibilities:
- Organize heavy machinery and industrial products in the yard
- Load, unload and secure equipment on delivery trucks
- Sweep driveways, remove debris and keep access routes clear
- Pressure wash machinery and check fluid levels
- Monitor the yard for hazards and follow safety protocols
Requirements summary:
- High school education
- 14 to 28 months in an industrial yard or warehouse
- Forklift certification an asset
- Able to lift up to 50 lbs and work outdoors in all weather
- Strong teamwork skills
- MS Office knowledge
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-03
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-03
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-03
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | General labour |
| Experience | 1+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Outdoors, Warehouse |
| Position | On the move |
| Physical demands | physical high · lift 50 lb · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Forklift Certification |
| Education | High school (required) |
| Perks mentioned | Flexible hours, Employee discount, Wellness, Paid training |
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Wajax
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Full company description
Founded in 1858, Wajax (TSX: WJX) is one of Canada’s longest-standing and most diversified industrial products and services providers. The Corporation operates an integrated distribution system providing sales, parts and services to a broad range of customers in diverse sectors of the Canadian economy, including: construction, forestry, mining, industrial and commercial, oil sands, transportation, metal processing, government and utilities, and oil and gas. \\ Together We Get More Done.™ -- Fondée en 1858, Wajax (WJX à la Bourse de Toronto) est l’un des fournisseurs de produits et de services industriels les plus anciens et les plus diversifiés au Canada. La Corporation tire parti d’un système de distribution intégré pour vendre et fournir des pièces et des services à de nombreux clients de différents secteurs de l’économie canadienne : construction, foresterie, exploitation minière, industrie, commerce, sables bitumineux, transport, traitement des métaux, gouvernements et services publics ainsi que pétrole et gaz. \\ Ensemble, nous en faisons plus.
- LinkedIn followers
- 45,936
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 1,912
- Reported office locations
- 10 Diesel Dr, Etobicoke, Ontario M8W 2T8, CA
- Business categories
- Construction
- Machinery Manufacturing
- Oil and Gas
- Manufacturing
- Other recorded names
- Wajax
- Specialties
- Mining
- Oil Sands
- Oil & Gas
- Construction
- Forestry
- Marine
- Power Generation
- Industrial Parts & Service
- Material Handling
- Cranes & Utilities
- Agriculture
- Food & Beverage
- On & Off Highway Power
- Warehouse Racking & Solutions
- and Engineering Repair Services
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
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Founded in 1858, Wajax (TSX: WJX) is one of Canada’s longest-standing and most diversified industrial products and services providers. The Corporation operates an integrated distribution system providing sales, parts and services to a broad range of customers in diverse sectors of the Canadian economy, including: construction, forestry, mining, industrial and commercial, oil sands, transportation, metal processing…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Machinery Manufacturing |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Etobicoke, Ontario |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Specialties | MiningOil SandsOil & GasConstructionForestryMarinePower GenerationIndustrial Parts & Service Material HandlingCranes & Utilities |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 188 |
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The Opportunity
The Yard Person maintains the organization, cleanliness, and safety of the equipment yard. This role involves organizing machinery, assisting with loading, unloading, inspecting, and executing general property upkeep to support branch operations.
The Role
- Yard Organization: Arrange heavy machinery, attachments, and industrial products logically.
- Shipping & Receiving: Safely load, unload, and secure equipment on delivery trucks.
- Site Upkeep: Sweep driveways, pick up debris, and maintain clear access routes.
- Equipment Care: Pressure wash incoming and outgoing machinery and check fluid levels.
- Safety & Compliance: Monitor the yard for hazards and follow all corporate safety protocols.
- Inventory Support: Assist the parts and sales teams with verifying equipment serial numbers.
- Continuous Improvement :Support Lean/5S projects which may include sweeping floors, emptying trash, and cleaning vehicles, maintaining organization of new products in the yard and implementing changes to improve the Branch
The Candidate
- Education: High School; Forklift Certification an asset, ability to safely operate forklifts or small moving equipment is preferred.
- Work Experience: 14 - 28 months , previous experience in an industrial yard or warehouse environment
- Physical Fitness: Able to lift up to 50 lbs and work outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Communication: Strong teamwork skills to coordinate with drivers, technicians, and sales staff.
- Knowledge: Experience in Technical/Safety/Logistics/Warehousing, MS OFFICE
- Rental/Whole goods receiving, as well as experience in fast paced environments leading with Safety/5S advantageous
The Company
Since 1858, Wajax has been a leading industrial products and solutions provider continually innovating to serve Canadian industry coast-to-coast. We work in an extensive range of industries and core sectors of the Canadian economy including energy and renewables, food and beverage, construction, industrial/commercial, transportation, forestry, mining, metal processing, and oil and gas – to name a few. Everything we do is powered by people passionate about making a difference and who are dedicated to driving Canadian industry forward. People who provide the experience and expertise that support the industries that build our cities, power our businesses, put a roof over our heads and food on our tables.
Wajax offers a total compensation package that includes competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, learning and development, as well as some unique additional “perks.”
Highlights include:
- Competitive health and dental benefits with no waiting period for eligibility (100% employer paid premiums), plus health spending account.
- Wajax led e-learning, and product training through industry leading manufacturers.
- Exclusive discounts with a variety of manufacturers and service providers such as Ford, GM, Chrysler, Dell, TELUS, a group mortgage, home & auto insurance program, pet insurance, footwear & workwear, fitness membership, perkopolis, and more.
- Recognition program where points are earned for merchandise or gift certificates, plus cash awards.
- Flexible work arrangements.
- Award-Winning Health and Wellness Program.
By working with Wajax, you become part of an inclusive and diverse team that is dedicated to innovation and teamwork. We are committed to employing a workforce that is representative of the diverse communities across Canada in which we do business. As an equal opportunity employer, please inform us if any accommodation is required if contacted for an interview.
As a condition of employment, final candidates will be subject to pre-screening.
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