Komatsu develops and supplies technologies, equipment and services for the construction, mining, forklift, industrial and forestry markets. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Komatsu employs more than 64,000 people worldwide, operating in more than 140 countries. For more than a century, the company has been creating value for its customers through manufacturing and technological innovation, partnering with others to empower a sustainable future where people, business and the planet thrive together. Since the company’s founding in 1921, Komatsu has been committed to supporting individuals and communities through job training, skills development and giving back. As a Komatsu employee, you will be encouraged to grow alongside our global company, contributing to a more sustainable future for all. If you are looking for a company that values your talent and potential, join Komatsu to be a part of something big and help advance modern society.
Komatsu embraces a positive and empowering employee experience with a culture that prides itself on a diverse and inclusive environment.
- Competitive wages: base pay is $24.56/hour. Discussion regarding full compensation package conducted upon initial pre-screen.
- Company-supplied tools
- 4/5 Rating on Glassdoor
- Sustainable employment
- Ability to be a part of an exciting, innovative company developing new state-of-the-art technology and equipment
Please visit our website https://www.komatsu.com/careers/ for more information.
Job Overview
If you’re a student who enjoys hands‑on work, staying active, and learning how a busy industrial yard operates, this role is a great opportunity to build real‑world experience. You’ll support logistics, shipping, inventory, and basic maintenance tasks while working alongside skilled tradespeople and project teams. It’s a chance to grow your confidence with tools, equipment, and workplace safety—all while contributing to major projects across Canada.
Reports to:Project Technical Support
Shift: Monday- Friday, 8h/day
Term: 4 months- May to August
Safety Sensitive: Yes- drug & alcohol testing, physical demand fit testing, RCMP criminal record check and submission of 5-year provincial driving record will be required
Relocation: This position does not offer relocation
Key Job Responsibilities
- Keep work areas, office trailers, and sea cans clean, organized, and safe
- Support general yard duties and handle cleaning supplies safely
- Receive, store, and organize incoming parts and components
- Ship sea cans and tools to project sites; inspect and process returns at project completion
- Conduct inventory checks and monitor sea can contents regularly
- Return loose items to their proper locations in the yard
- Assist tradespeople with assembling or modifying sea cans and office trailers using hand and power tools
- Complete required safety documentation and maintain a safe work environment
- Pick up and deliver tools, equipment, and vehicles to vendors
Qualifications/Requirements
- High school diploma or GED (pre‑apprenticeship training is an asset)
- Valid class 5 driver’s license
- General knowledge of tools and equipment
- Strong work ethic, good communication skills, and ability to follow direction
- Self‑motivated with solid time‑management skills
- Able to lift 50 lbs and work outdoors in various weather conditions
- Previous labour, shipping/receiving, or yard experience is an asset
Additional Information
This posting reflects an existing vacancy within our organization. The position is currently open, and we are actively seeking a candidate for immediate placement. The successful applicant will fill a vital role that is ready to be stepped into without delay. Artificial Intelligence (AI) may be used to assist with interview scheduling and other administrative tasks during the hiring process. However, AI is not used in candidate screening, evaluation, or selection decisions. All hiring decisions are made by our human hiring teams and your application will be reviewed and considered personally by one of them.
Accommodation during the recruitment process is available on request.While we appreciate all applicant submissions, only those considered to be most qualified will be contacted for further assessment.
Note to Recruiters: Komatsu and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Komatsu, directly or indirectly, will be considered Komatsu property. Komatsu will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. A recruiting agency must first have a valid, written, and fully executed agency agreement contract for service to submit resumes.
At Komatsu (Joy Global Canada), we come from diverse backgrounds, with unique perspectives, experiences and contributions. We believe that our people are part of our shared purpose. Connected by our core values of ambition, perseverance, collaboration and authenticity, we are committed to continually advancing in our support of diversity and inclusion. United, we are on a journey towards a sustainable future that creates value together.
We are an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national or ethnic origin, marital status, family status, disability, genetic characteristics, or a conviction for which a pardon has been granted.
We recognize and honour the deep history, cultures, and traditions of the Indigenous Peoples and Nations across Turtle Island. As part of our ongoing journey toward reconciliation, we are committed to building respectful and meaningful partnerships with Indigenous communities throughout Canada. We acknowledge that our team members live, work, and connect on the traditional and ancestral homelands of Indigenous Peoples, and we strive to do so with humility, awareness, and respect.
