Position Overview:

Reporting to the Parts & Warehouse Manager, the Yard Associate is the yard gatekeeper and organizer within the Parts & Warehouse department. The Yard Associate is focused on the organization, safety and efficiency of the movement and storage of goods outside the warehouse, ensure items have a specified “home”, are easily and safely accessible and that all delivery/loading areas and driveways are clear.

Responsibilities - What you’ll be doing

- Organize and maintain the yard
- Keep yard accessible for trucks and equipment to come and go
- Keep yard clean from garbage, dirt and snow at all times
- Stage product for new PDIs for easy accessibility
- Coordinate all waste pickups (garbage, wood, steel, cardboard, batteries, tires)
- Assist Service Advisers with moving equipment at check-in/check-out
- Communicate with customer’s professionally and respectfully
- Assist in warehouse when needed
- Back up to Warehouse Associate for loading/unloading
- Back up to the Service Technician Assistant as needed

Skills, Knowledge and Qualifications - What you need to bring

- Great organizational skills
- Efficient and accurate
- Cleanliness oriented
- Team player
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Diligent attention to safety
- Forklift (and reach truck) certification
- Ability to lift 70lbs minimum
- 2 years min. experience driving heavy equipment
- A great verbal and written communicator
- Ability to work outside in cold and hot weather
- Proven computer skills are preferred (Microsoft Office, Windows)
- Must be a positive team player with a professional, positive,



high energy, can-do attitude

What we offer:

- Competitive salary
- Health Benefits
- Friday Lunches - just one of our ways of saying thank you to our team!
- Employee discounts on merchandise and equipment
- Use of Equipment when needed
- Central location - close to the Highway 400/401
- Being an integral part of a family run, Canadian company with a great team workplace

Other characteristics of success in this role include being:
- Being a Doer - You get stuff done
- Being a Self-Starter - You see the work and make things happen. Don’t wait for constant instruction before completing a task
- Customer Service Excellence - You love helping people and get a thrill by putting that extra effort into making the customer experience amazing.
- Being Passionate - You are enthusiastically passionate about life, your work and seeing results from your work
- Being a Team Player - You must be willing to engage the Kooy Brothers team and work closely with colleagues.
- Being Responsible - You work and get the job done with minimal supervision and take ownership of your work. You value the business reputation by being professional and respectful at all times, both online and in person with clients and colleagues.
- Being Bold - You’re not afraid to offer your ideas even if you know others won’t agree and you’re comfortable being in a busy group setting.

Thank you to all applicants, we are thrilled you’re interested in joining our team. We will be contacting only those selected for an interview.

📌 Yard Associate (Toronto)
🏢 Kooy Brothers Equipment
📍 Toronto