Job Summary
Reporting to the Operations and Safety Manager, the Waste and Yard Management Specialist is responsible for performing general yard clean-up and maintenance at the Barry Beecroft Fuel Distributors (BBFD) Penticton and remote fuel terminal locations. This is a full-time position based in Penticton, BC with potential for advancement into various departments within the company.
Responsibilities
Maintenance
- The physical demands of this role require bending, squatting, crouching, reaching, lifting 50 pounds or more, and working outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Drain used oil and anti-freeze pails and jugs into used oil tank in a safe and efficient manner.
- Sort and organize empty oil and anti-freeze drums, pails, jugs and filters.
- Conduct walk-around inspections of the terminal grounds, buildings and equipment to identify any yard/facility clean-up requirements
- Perform regular terminal maintenance duties to maintain a clean work environment and ensure good housekeeping standards are maintained at all times, including:
a) Keep pumps and pads clean and free from excess absorbent material or debris.
b) Empty garbage and separate recyclable items
c) Organize garbage bins for multiple waste pickups
d) Organize pallets and totes in yard
e) Keep window washer buckets clean and topped up with a mix of water and window washer antifreeze and cleaning agent depending on the time of year
f) Keep spill kit contents full and complete
g) Keep bathroom and terminal floors clean, dust products on the shelves, and carry out general janitorial duties
- Monitor pump maintenance schedule and perform maintenance as required
- Ensure all equipment such as filters, tanks, exchangers, etc. are kept clean and in good working order.
- Perform lubricant deliveries as required while safely operating company vehicles.
- Travel to other BBFD sites to perform site maintenance as required.
Safety
- Follow all safety guidelines and protocols
- Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with all policies and procedures in strict accordance with environmental, health and safety rules
- Ensure the safe operation of the terminal and maintain awareness for personal, co-worker, customer, outside carriers, contractors and vendor safety
- Handle dangerous goods and advise customers on limits of transport
- Wear required PPE supplied by BBFD.
- Safe operation of forklift in terminal yard and in the warehouse
- Forklift experience considered an asset
Requirements
- High School Diploma considered an asset
- Clear and effective communication skills, both written and oral to effectively and tactfully communicate with customers and co-workers.
- Strong interpersonal skills to support team effort and needs of BBFD
- Self starter and motivated to perform at a high level.
- Must be willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Must be willing to work weekends, holidays and after hours support as required
- Must be legally authorized to work in Canada
- Strong work ethic and positive team attitude
- Must hold a valid driver’s license with a clean driver abstract
Join us as a Yard Specialist where your contributions will help maintain an efficient and safe working environment!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.00-$24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Store discount
Flexible language requirement:
- French not required
Work Location: In person