Role overview

SMS Equipment is looking for a Production Assistant to provide purchasing and administrative support for our remanufacturing production operations. This role supports shop supervisors and managers by coordinating purchasing requests, maintaining production documentation, and assisting with training, onboarding, and employee competency records in a busy industrial shop environment.

Work Location: Acheson, AB.
Salary: $50,000 to $60,000 per annum.
Work Arrangement: Fixed on site, working from the office each day.
Schedule: Monday to Friday.

What You’ll Do

Handle purchase requests for shop consumables and work with the Purchasing team to place orders.
Follow up on outstanding orders and investigate missing items.
Coordinate the outsourcing of items as requested by supervisors.
Create work order requests on behalf of the shop for submission to Administration.
Compile and scan timecards for processing by the Timecard Entry team.
Create parts return documentation and enter non-conformance reports as required.
Support folder management between the shop, Reliability, and Administration teams.
Update and maintain work order travellers.
Maintain accurate and organized production documentation and filing systems.
Assist with the onboarding requirements of new employees.
Monitor and schedule required shop training.
Maintain shop employee competency records.
Provide additional administrative support as required.

What You Bring
The successful candidate will have strong administrative, clerical, and record-keeping skills. An Office Administration Certificate, two years of related administrative experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience would be considered an asset.

Other requirements include:

Strong computer skills, including experience with word processing, spreadsheets, email, and electronic record systems.
Knowledge of the eXtend ERP system and WIP Tracker is considered an asset.
Knowledge of ISO Quality Management Systems is considered an asset.
Strong verbal communication skills with the ability to verify and exchange information with internal stakeholders.
Excellent time management, work prioritization, and attention to detail.
Sound judgment and the ability to manage daily priorities in a busy office and industrial shop environment.
Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality.

This position is classified as an Individual Contributor role in SMS Equipment’s competency framework, requiring demonstration of core competencies (customer focus, collaboration, and technical/functional expertise).

At SMS Equipment, safety is one of our core 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.

This posting is for an existing vacancy within SMS Equipment. Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is hired.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected to proceed to the next stage of the recruitment process will be contacted.

At SMS Equipment, the right partnership makes everything possible. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. Join us and bring your expertise to an organization that valuessafety, authenticity, innovation, performance, and respect.

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.