Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced tradesperson to join our team as a Laydown Yard Supervisor/Materials Manager. This role is suited for a highly experienced tradesperson who can provide technical expertise, leadership, and oversight of all laydown yard operations.

Responsibilities

- Supervise the daily operations of the laydown yard while maintaining a strong commitment to safety and productivity.
- Oversee the loading and unloading of sea cans, trucks, and other deliveries.
- Coordinate material handling activities, ensuring materials are received, inspected, stored, and staged correctly.
- Manage pick tickets and material requests to ensure timely and accurate delivery to crews.
- Plan and supervise rigging and lifting activities, ensuring all lifts are performed safely and efficiently.
- Ensure proper use, storage, and organization of dunnage, cribbing, rigging gear, and lifting accessories.
- Maintain accurate inventory and material tracking within the yard.
- Mentor and provide technical guidance to yard personnel on best practices for material handling and rigging.
- Coordinate with project management, logistics, procurement, and construction teams to support project schedules.
- Ensure compliance with all company policies, site procedures, and safety regulations.

Qualifications





- Journeyman Ironworker or Journeyman Pipefitter certification OR aminimum 10 years of industrial construction/materials handling experience.

Extensive experience with:

- Rigging and lifting operations
- Material handling and laydown yard operations
- Loading and unloading sea cans, trailers, and trucks
- Pick ticket management and material distribution
- Inventory control and material organization
- Safe use of dunnage, cribbing, and lifting equipment
- Previous supervisory or lead hand experience is preferred.
- Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
- Ability to work in a rapid-paced industrial environment while maintaining a high standard of safety.

We're Looking For

The successful candidate will be a hands-on leader with the experience to organize and supervise all aspects of laydown yard operations. They will bring a strong understanding of rigging, logistics, and material handling while ensuring materials are managed safely, efficiently, and accurately to support project execution.

Pay: $50.00-$70.00 per hour

Benefits:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Experience:

- Industrial Construction / Material Handling: 10 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Journeyman Ticket (preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Materials Manager / Supervisor (Laydown Yard) (Canada)
🏢 ALBERTA TANK FABRICATION AND COATING
📍 Canada