Production Assistant

At SMS Equipment, our Production Assistant is responsible for providing purchasing and administrative support services as they relate to the service functions within the branch. We are looking for a candidate who is detailed in their work and will bring their accuracy and positivity to the team! This position is located in Acheson, AB.

The salary for this role will be $48,000 - $55,000.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Handle purchase requests for shop consumables.
• Work with purchasing to place orders as required.
• Follow up on placed orders and investigate missing orders.
• Create Work Order Requests on behalf of the shop for submission to administration.
• Compile timecards, scan and send to Timecard Entry personnel.
• Assist with folder management between the shop, reliability, and administration.
• Assist with onboarding requirements of new personnel.
• Monitoring and booking of shop training requirements. Maintenance and upkeep of shop employee competency records.

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will have a high school diploma. An Office Administration Certificate and/or 2 years of administrative experience in clerical, and record keeping duties would be an asset; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Additional requirements include:

• Good computer skills (i.e., word processing, spreadsheets, e-mail, and internal department electronic systems) to access and update electronic records
• Good/ excellent verbal communication skills when verifying and/ or exchanging information with internal resources
• Excellent skills in time management, work prioritization, and attention to detail
• Maintaining confidentiality is key attribute
• Knowledge of eXtend ERP System and WIP Tracker is a definite asset
• Knowledge of ISO Quality Management Systems is a definite asset

As part of our recruitment process you may be required to complete the following:

• Employment Verification

At SMS Equipment, safety is one of our values and we care for each other, without exception. Our successful candidate is intrinsically motivated and committed to making safe choices, when completing all tasks.

Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is hired.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for interview will be contacted.

SMS Equipment offers rewarding careers in the heavy equipment industry across Canada. As the largest Komatsu dealer in North America, SMS Equipment gives you the opportunity to represent world-class quality in our product offerings and customer service. A few of the many benefits of working with SMS Equipment include: competitive wages, comprehensive group benefits plan and RRSP matching.