Build Your Career with IPEX

IPEX is one of North America's leading providers of advanced plastic piping systems. Our team is committed to shaping a better tomorrow by connecting people with water and energy through innovative and sustainable solutions.

We are currently seeking a Yard Worker to join our Distribution team at our Attwell Distribution Centre. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, takes pride in safe operations, and thrives as part of a collaborative team.

Distribution | Full-time | Permanent

Location: 90 Disco Rd, Etobicoke, ON M9W 1M3 (view on google maps)

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 7:00am - 3:00pm 

Starting Salary: $30.07/hour

What You'll Do

As a Yard Worker, you will play a key role in ensuring customer orders are accurately picked, staged, and loaded while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and productivity.

Key responsibilities include:

• Safely operate a 10,000 lb counterbalance forklift and other material handling equipment.
• Pick, stage, and prepare customer orders accurately and efficiently.
• Load and unload flatbed and dry van trailers.
• Verify products and quantities against order documentation.
• Utilize RF scanners and warehouse technology to process inventory transactions.
• Ensure orders are completed and ready to meet customer delivery requirements.
• Support customer and carrier loading activities in a professional manner.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment following 5S principles.
• Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and operating standards.
• Identify and report hazards, incidents, and unsafe conditions promptly.
• Work collaboratively with team members to achieve departmental goals and performance targets.

What You'll Bring

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience operating a counterbalance forklift in a warehouse, yard, distribution, or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to safely handle and move large, bulky products.
• Experience using RF scanners, handheld devices, or warehouse management systems.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Comfortable working with both metric and imperial measurements.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to workplace safety.
• Ability to successfully complete a background check.

Preferred Qualifications

• Valid forklift certification.
• Experience in a distribution, logistics, building materials, or industrial environment.
• Knowledge of loading and securing materials on flatbed trailers.

Physical & Working Conditions

This position requires:

• Frequent operation of forklift equipment.
• Repetitive lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling of materials weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Extended periods of standing, walking, bending, and reaching.
• Working in an outdoor yard environment throughout the year.
• Exposure to varying weather conditions, including heat, rain, cold, and snow.
• Adherence to all safety requirements and use of required personal protective equipment (PPE).

Why Join IPEX?

At IPEX, we invest in our people and provide opportunities for growth and development. We foster a culture built on safety, respect, teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.

We offer:

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Company-matched retirement savings program
• Employee assistance program
• Career development and advancement opportunities
• A safe, inclusive, and collaborative work environment

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

IPEX is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees are valued and respected. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and are dedicated to providing accommodation throughout the recruitment process in accordance with applicable accessibility legislation. Accommodations are available upon request.

Ready to build your future with IPEX? Apply today and join a team that is helping shape a better tomorrow.