About this role

Warehouse Worker / Shipping & Receiving Associate

Edmonton, AB | Full-Time | 6-Month Fixed-Term Contract

Build More Than Infrastructure. Build Your Future.

For over 40 years, JATEC has been connecting communities through underground utilities, fibre optic networks, street lighting, and transportation infrastructure. The work we do today helps build the communities people live, work, and grow in for generations.

Behind every successful project is a team ensuring the right materials arrive at the right place, at the right time. We're looking for a dependable and safety-focused Warehouse Worker / Shipping & Receiving Associate to join our Crossdock Operations team in Edmonton.

If you enjoy hands-on work, take pride in staying organized, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we'd like to hear from you.

What You'll Do

As a Warehouse Worker / Shipping & Receiving Associate , you will play an important role in supporting warehouse, yard, and logistics operations by receiving, organizing, preparing, and distributing materials used across JATEC's infrastructure projects.

Working closely with warehouse personnel, drivers, and operations teams, you'll help ensure materials are handled safely, accurately, and efficiently.

Responsibilities Include:

- Loading, unloading, receiving, and organizing incoming and outgoing materials

- Verifying shipments against packing slips, bills of lading, and shipping documentation

- Inspecting materials for damage, discrepancies, and quality concerns

- Preparing orders for shipment, including packaging, labeling, and staging materials

- Operating forklifts and material handling equipment safely and efficiently

- Assisting with inventory counts, stock organization, and material tracking

- Loading materials onto trucks and supporting delivery preparation activities

- Using hand tools, circular saws, chop saws, and other equipment as required

- Maintaining a clean, organized, and efficient warehouse and yard environment

- Ensuring materials are stored, stacked, and secured safely

- Performing routine housekeeping activities and identifying workplace hazards

- Following all company safety policies, procedures, and safe work practices

- Supporting warehouse, yard, and labour-related activities as required

The Reality

We're upfront about what this job requires.

- Work both indoors and outdoors throughout the year

- Perform physically demanding work throughout the day

- Frequently lift, carry, move, and organize materials weighing up to 50 lbs.

- Stand, walk, bend, reach, push, and pull regularly throughout your shift

- Work safely around trucks, forklifts, equipment, and construction materials

- Maintain a high level of organization and attention to detail

- Take ownership of warehouse cleanliness, safety, and material organization

If you enjoy staying active, working with your hands, and contributing to a team that keeps operations running smoothly, you'll fit right in,

Why Join JATEC?

- Competitive compensation

- Full-time, stable employment

- 100% employer-paid extended health benefits

- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

- Group Retirement Savings Plan (GRSP)

- Ongoing training and development opportunities

- Career advancement opportunities

- Supportive and collaborative team environment

- Safety-focused workplace culture

- Opportunity to contribute to meaningful infrastructure projects

What You Bring

We're looking for candidates with experience in shipping and receiving, warehouse operations, material handling, logistics, inventory control, construction support, and equipment operation.

Required Qualifications

- Minimum 2 years of warehouse, shipping & receiving, construction labour, logistics, or material handling experience

- Experience operating forklifts in a warehouse, yard, or construction environment

- Familiarity with shipping and receiving processes and documentation

- Experience using hand and power tools safely

- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team

- Reliable transportation and ability to report to work consistently

- Ability to work both indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions

- Commitment to maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work environment\

Assets That Will Help You Stand Out

While not required, we'd love to hear from candidates who have:

- Forklift certification

- Experience operating circular saws, chop saws, or other cutting equipment

- Skid steer operating experience

- Crossdock or logistics experience

- Construction industry experience

- Industrial or manufacturing warehouse experience

- Inventory management experience

- Experience loading and securing materials for transport

Don't meet every asset listed? We'd still like to hear from you.

What Success Looks Like

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

- A strong commitment to safety

- Reliability and accountability

- Excellent organizational skills

- Attention to detail and accuracy

- Strong teamwork and communication skills

- Pride in maintaining a clean and efficient workplace

- A willingness to support operational success wherever needed

Competitive Hourly Wage

This is a full-time, fixed-term contract position with an anticipated duration of approximately six months, with possibility for extension. Compensation will be based on experience, qualifications, certifications, and demonstrated industry expertise.

Leave Your Mark

The infrastructure we build today will serve communities for decades. At JATEC, you'll be part of a team supporting the delivery of the materials and resources that keep Alberta connected.

If you're ready to contribute, grow your career, and join a company with a 40-year legacy of building communities, we'd like to hear from you.

We thank all applicants for their interest in JATEC. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.