Yard & Warehouse Operator

Doka’s expertise in formwork technology is unparalleled in the industry and we are proud of the difference we make globally!  “It’s not just formwork – it’s DOKA” is impressively demonstrated worldwide in buildings like the Burj Khalifa (Dubai), in hydroelectric generating stations like the Keeyask (Nelson River in northern Manitoba) – and in parts of the Brenner Base Tunnel (European Alps). Collaborative teamwork of nearly 7000 employees in over 160 distribution/logistics facilities in more than 70 countries is one of the primary reasons behind our success. With more than 150 years of history as a family owned company, we recognize and appreciate our employee’s work every day by rewarding them with flexible work hours, competitive wages, bonuses, training/development opportunities and a comprehensive group benefits program including RRSPs.

As a Yard & Warehouse Operator at Doka, you will manage the efficient handling and storage of formwork materials and equipment. You will ensure the accuracy of inventory, maintain safety standards, and support logistics operations. Your role is crucial in maintaining the flow of materials.

Main Responsibilities:

• Material Handling: You will be responsible for the receiving, storing, and dispatching of materials and equipment. This includes loading and unloading trucks, operating forklifts, and ensuring all materials are stored correctly.
• Inventory Management: Maintain accurate inventory records, conduct regular stock checks, and report discrepancies. Your attention to detail will ensure that stock levels are always accurate and up-to-date.
• Safety Compliance: You will adhere to all safety protocols and guidelines. Your commitment to safety will involve conducting regular equipment checks, ensuring the workspace is free of hazards, and reporting any safety concerns.
• Logistics Support: Assist in coordinating the delivery and pick-up of materials. This involves working closely with the logistics team to schedule and track shipments.
• Quality Control: Inspect materials and equipment for any damages or defects. Ensuring the quality of all outgoing and incoming materials is part of your role.
• Collaboration: Work with various departments to ensure smooth operations. Your role requires effective communication and teamwork to meet company objectives.
• Maintain Yard and Work Area: Assist in keeping the yard and work area organized, clean, and logical.
• Tool and Equipment Maintenance: Take responsibility for the proper use, maintenance, and safety of all tools and equipment.
• Equipment Placement: Ensure equipment is properly placed and returned to its designated storage location.
• Consumable Management: Inform the supervisor about the status of consumables necessary for the job to ensure that supplies do not run out.
• Compliance with Doka Standards: Comply with Doka Standards regarding bundling and stacking requirements, including quality, safety, accuracy, productivity, etc.
• Inventory Counts: Accurately count orders/returns and perform similar functions during inventory counts.
• Safety Equipment: Consistently use approved safety equipment.
• Continual Training: Obtain continual training on product knowledge and ask questions to ensure understanding.
• Logistics Management: Manage the logistics of all material (location, flow of goods) to ensure proper storage and avoid congestion.
• Disposal of Damaged Material: Confirm proper disposal of all damaged/scrap material in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Proper Marking: Accurately mark containers and shelves to ensure proper product information.
• Cleanliness Standards: Comply with company cleanliness and housekeeping standards.
• Physical Tasks: Safely perform pushing, pulling, and lifting tasks upwards of 100lbs or more only with the proper use of the appropriate equipment provided (i.e., forklift, crane).

Rental Returns:

• Truck Reception: Receive trucks and take pictures of loaded materials.
• Material Handling: Unload materials to specific workstations.
• Material Counting and Handling: Count and handle formwork material, including cleaning and bending small defects.
• Packaging and Storage: Pack items in standard packaging and store them in the yard.
• Use of Doka Apps: Use Doka Apps or software to process returns.

Shipping:

• Material Preparation: Count and prepare formwork materials to match quantities required by the client.
• Documentation: Take pictures of materials loaded on the truck.
• Material Relocation: Relocate bins and/or materials to the initial location in the yard.
• Packaging and Storage: Pack items in standard packaging and store them in the yard.
• Report Generation: Use Doka Apps or software to generate reports or delivery notes.

Reconditioning:

• Material Restoration: Clean, scrape, and reface panels to restore them to usable condition.
• Damage Repair: Remove dents and fix bends in materials to ensure full operational functionality.
• Consumables Tracking: Record all consumables used during repairs in accordance with Doka’s standards and qualifications.
• Reporting: Use Discos or company software to generate accurate repair reports and maintain documentation.

All Operators hired to work at Doka may be trained in several of the Operator positions listed above and as needed, in the event that the Yard or Operations Manager needs to reassign them to meet job demands.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience in warehouse operations or similar roles.
• Familiarity with inventory management systems and logistics.
• Forklift and crane operation certification preferred.
• Knowledge of safety standards and procedures.

Characteristics for Success

• Passionate to Win: You are committed to achieving your goals and contributing to the success of the company. You leverage your strengths and work collaboratively to achieve shared objectives.
• Collaborative Team Member: Address issues directly and immediately. You understand the importance of clear responsibilities and work effectively within your team.
• Trust and Respect: See the value in diverse perspectives and foster an environment of mutual respect. You handle conflicts by seeking understanding and maintaining open communication.
• Understanding Partners' Needs: Effectively communicate how your actions add value to our partners. You seek and utilize feedback to meet expectations and improve performance.
• Action-Oriented: Decisive and provide immediate feedback when needed. You approach problems with constructive solutions rather than complaints.
• Entrepreneurial Mindset: Make decisions with the company’s best interest in mind and prioritize collective goals over individual motives.
• Resource Responsibility: Manage resources efficiently, minimizing waste and encouraging innovative thinking to improve processes.

This posting is for an existing vacancy. The expected hourly rate for this position is $22.00, based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity. The Company may use AI‑enabled tools to support certain aspects of the recruitment process; however, all hiring decisions are made by human decision‑makers.