Title: Manufacturing Labourers – Joist
Location: 3735-8th Street Nisku, AB
Hours: (part time to full time) Daytime shifts, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm. You must be able to work at least 24 hours a week to start with gradual movement to FT when business requires based on the Truss production schedule, which is provided to employees one week in advance. Our business is open 7 days/week (Monday to Sunday) and requires flexibility to schedule daytime shifts, on different days of the week.
Training will be provided.
At Star Building Materials, our people make the difference.
We offer an exciting place to build your career with competitive compensation and benefit packages, company matching RRSP/DPSP program, employee home purchase program and employee discounts.
Job Overview
Reporting to the Manufacturing Manager, as the Manufacturing Labourer - Joist you perform general labour and provide support to the Production team while ensuring cleanliness and organization of the plant.
Training will be provided.
At Star Building Materials, our people make the difference.
We offer an exciting place to build your career with competitive compensation and benefit packages, company matching RRSP/DPSP program, employee home purchase program and employee discounts.
Job Overview
Reporting to the Manufacturing Manager, as the Manufacturing Labourer - Joist you perform general labour and provide support to the Production team while ensuring cleanliness and organization of the plant.
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
- Completing basic carpentry tasks, assembling trusses, and properly securing materials. Inspecting finished shipping packages for accuracy and quality.
- Ensuring wood is cut according to specified dimensions and angles.
- Examining work orders to determine equipment set up and procedures to be used.
- Building and stacking pony walls on skids and banding bundles with steel strapping.
- Operating diesel, electric or propane powered forklifts to safely move goods. Supplying production area with feedstock materials.
- Inspecting and maintaining equipment, and reporting any major mechanical problems.
- Working safely and complying with Qualico’s Safety Program and relevant safety regulations.
- Providing support to other projects or duties as assigned.
Essential Requirements
- Completion of middle school, must be able to read and write and perform basic math.
- Minimum 3 months of general labour, manufacturing or construction-related experience, but training will be provided.
- Satisfactory verification of criminal record check.
- Attention to detail, good hand-eye coordination and situational awareness of physical work environment.
- Comfortable and able to frequently kneel and crouch as well as lift, carry, push or pull objects weighing 40 lbs.
- Available to work 24 hours per week based on the Truss production schedule, daytime shifts, various days of the week.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience using a variety of tools such as nail guns, saws and banding machines, is preferred.
- Previous forklift experience is an asset.
What We Value
- Creating trusting and successful working relationships.
- Setting clear, measurable and achievable goals.
- Cooperating with team members in an open, positive and respectful manner.
- Staying current with technical job skills.
- Taking responsibility for the outcomes of decisions and actions.
Work Conditions
You primarily work outside. Work has exposure to noise from equipment/machinery and occupational hazards as well as dealing with inclement weather and dust. Overtime may occasionally be required.
About Us
For more than four decades, Star Building Materials has dedicated itself to excellence and innovation in the construction industry. We explore new processes and methods to help you improve efficiency, manage project costs, and reduce waste, while developing new manufacturing methods to continually improve the quality of our products.
Formerly known as Leduc Truss, we proudly joined the Qualico Group in 2006. As one of Western Canada’s largest real estate development companies, Qualico represents the longevity and commitment to service we value, allowing us to remain a trusted supplier of building components with the strength of Qualico behind us.
Our new 35,000 square foot production facility is equipped to design and manufacture quality roof trusses and engineered wood products for your residential, commercial, or agricultural projects. We employ forward-thinking staff with the expertise to maximize your profits and enhance the quality of your buildings.
Proudly serving the Greater Edmonton Area, Central, and Northern Alberta regions.. To learn more, click here [https://starbuildingmaterialsedmonton.ca/].
Qualico welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.
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