Yard Technician/Swamper

Yard Technician/Swamper

At Tenaris, we are looking for individuals who are willing to take on challenges and work in a dynamic and high-performance environment. As a leading global manufacturer, Tenaris supplies steel pipe products and related services for the world’s energy industry and other industrial applications. Across Canada, we have operations in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Calgary, Red Deer, Grande Prairie, Edmonton, and Nisku, Alberta, offering many opportunities for personal and professional growth. With a local focus inside a global organization, we are committed to delivering value to customers that range from large established oil and gas companies to exciting new entrants to the market. Advance your career with Tenaris.

Position Summary

This entry level role of Yard Technician/Swamper within the Shipping and Receiving department supports logistics and yard operations by performing various manual labour tasks to support the movement of pipe and other materials within the yard according to applicable procedures, complying with defined quality standards. Stock is tracked in an efficient and accurate manner using scanners on handheld devices in conjunction with the electronic inventory tracking system called PCD. This position works alongside equipment operators to load pipe onto truck beds according to customer inventory and material order details (i.e. picking slip).

Please note: Tenaris requires employees to pass a pre-employment drug & alcohol test and fit test for this position as it is a safety sensitive position.

Role and Responsibilities

· Work alongside Loader and Pettibone Operators to load and unload OCTG and accessories onto trucks

· Use power and manual tools to create blocking on wood lengths to be placed in-between tiers of pipes

· Use tablets to scan each piece of inventory incoming/outgoing from yard setting

· Spot for equipment operator and use cones to setup safe work area while equipment is moving pipe

· Assist truck and delivery drivers to load and unload vehicles

· Perform other material handling activities such as counting, sorting, packing and unpacking

· Ensure product quality comply with defined standards and reporting deviations

· Carry out duties in an effective manner meeting productivity and efficiency standards

· Ensure proper use of the company assets, detecting and reporting malfunctioning equipment

· Attend and collaborate in training activities in order to maintain and increase the company knowledge

· Proactively suggest improvements and participate in continuous improvement activities

· Actively participate in company safety meetings, procedures and programs; correct unsafe work practices or situations; follow reporting protocols for violations; participate in the Hazard Identification process

· Perform other duties as required, including, but not limited to effective yard and warehouse clean-up, yard maintenance, administrative duties and operating company vehicle as required

Experience / Training

· Manual labor work experience in an industrial setting

· Class 5 Driver’s License and clean drivers abstract, an asset

· First Aid Certification required (can be trained after hired)

· Electric Pallet Truck, an asset (can be trained after hired)

· Forklift, an asset (Can be trained after hired)

Skills

· Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis throughout the day; ability to walk / stand for duration of shift

· Comfortable working outside for long durations in varied weather conditions

· Experience and comfortability working around heavy equipment

· Attention to detail is critical in this role

· Punctual and reliable

· Problem solving, decision making and effective communication skills and the ability to work in a team setting

· Time management skills and the ability to prioritize tasks to ensure completion to meet deadlines

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

Schedule:

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2025-07-07