We have a great opportunity for a Buyer available in our Fort McKay (Wood Buffalo Region) location for an individual seeking full-time employment, with a company that continues to grow and develop.
If you are an experienced Buyer, prefer to be responsible for buying and warehousing activities, take pride in your work and are able to thrive in a demanding environment, we want to hear from you! We know that great people are the key to the success of our business!
The Job:
This is a permanent position where the Buyer will be working in a safety-sensitive environment and is expected to work 12 hour shifts on a rotation of 14 days on, followed by 14 days off, starting at 6:45, alternating sets between days and nights.
If not local to Fort McMurray, accommodations are provided in a shared setting. It is the Buyer's responsibility to get to and from Fort McMurray. Shared transportation to and from site will be provided.
In addition to the base salary, Buyers in the Oil Sands can look forward to:
+ 6.5% of gross earnings for hours worked
+ Commuter Supports ($1,000/month) for eligible individuals commuting to the region
+ Compensation Package Extras: Matching RRSP program, vacation pay, sick time benefits, group benefits (life, critical illness & disability insurance, extended health, dental, vision), allowances (location, boot), bonus structure, accommodations and transportation to and from site
An excellent Buyer will manage the day to day parts requirements pertaining to heavy equipment serving internal clients as a product expert. We are seeking strong self-starters who are responsible for warehousing activities such as shipping, receiving, planning and managing the flow of goods. Our Buyer will be motivated, committed and wants to grow with us.
As a Buyer YOU will:
- Procure and expedite parts in an efficient, timely and cost-effective manner
- Adhere to financial controls
- Manage warranty material and core returns
- Stock shelves and track stock outages
- Assist with inventory counts
- Receive and verify materials and process discrepancies in a timely manner
- Complete necessary documentation for shipments, following TDG and WHMIS regulations
- Adhere to all safety policies and procedures
- Complete Job Hazard Assessments
About Us:
Helping you Move the Earth!
Celebrating more than 20 years in business, Heavy Metal Equipment and Rentals is a family-run business that has grown into North America's largest heavy equipment rental company that supplies, repairs and maintains products and rental services to all four earth-moving industry sectors:
- Mining equipment
- Construction equipment
- Pipeline equipment
- Forestry equipment
We are very excited that we have opportunity and growth in supporting our clientele in their Heavy Equipment needs!
When you join the Heavy Metal Team, you are also joining the Heavy Metal family. People are our most valuable asset and we are committed to ensuring the health, safety and well-being of everyone in the workplace.
What We Need From You:
- Journeyman Parts Technician Certificate would be considered an asset
- Minimum 2 years’ experience with Heavy Equipment Maintenance or related industry with mechanical aptitude (preferred)
- Prior parts sourcing or purchasing of materials and service is an asset
- Experience with dozers, haul trucks and excavators of all major brands such as CAT, John Deere, Hitachi and Komatsu a definite asset
- Demonstrated commitment to safe work practices with an excellent safety attitude
- Experience with expediting and logistics
- Experience receiving parts
- Basic understanding of contracts
- Intermediate computers skills, particularly Excel
- Knowledge of equipment components and parts
- Customer service focus and ability to build relationships
- Safety oriented personality
- Strong ethics and compliance to rules and regulations is a must
- Strong numbers oriented and attention to detail that is able to set priorities and meet deadlines
- Team player who shows initiative and is a continual learner
- Must be self-driven and results oriented
- Able to lift 50 pounds without assistance
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Minimum Class 5 Driver's license and clean driver's abstract
As part of our Hiring Process, YOU will be asked to:
- Provide a minimum of a Class 5 Driver's License and clean Driver's Abstract
- Provide a criminal record check
- Complete drug and alcohol screening with a negative result
- Complete a fitness evaluation related specifically to your position
- Provide copies of current certifications (if you do not have any of the training required to be on site, we will provide it for you)
Please Note: Employment is conditional upon successfully meeting ALL requirements of the hiring process.
Our Commitment to You:
- Competitive wages & benefits
- Positive team environment
- Current tooling & equipment
- A work environment dedicated to your safety
- Excellent facilities
- Training and advancement opportunities
If you want to be part of a workplace that empowers you to achieve and succeed, we encourage you to forward your resume and cover letter email or by fax to 780-672-8599 indicating Buyer in the subject line.
We thank you for your interest in this position; however only those selected will be contacted for further pre-employment screening and interviews. As this is a safety-sensitive position, employment is conditional on negative pre-employment drug and alcohol screening result and the ability to meet the physical demands of this position. This posting will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Experience:
- mine site: 1 year (preferred)
- sourcing parts: 2 years (required)
- CAT, Komatsu, Hitachi & John Deere: 1 year (preferred)
- heavy equipment (dozer, haul truck, excavator): 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: On the road
