Foreman (Powders)

Sika; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals to join their production team. This role involves producing high-quality powder products while ensuring safety and efficiency in a dynamic environment. Candidates will engage in various responsibilities, from operating forklifts to maintaining equipment and participating in production planning. The company fosters a friendly and inclusive atmosphere, emphasizing teamwork and personal growth. If you're looking for a challenging yet rewarding opportunity in a supportive workplace, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Uniform Provided

Hearing Protection Provided

Friendly Work Environment

Opportunities for Growth

Qualifications

• High school diploma with 1-3 years of manufacturing experience required.
• Forklift experience and computer literacy are essential.

Responsibilities

• Produce Sika powder products and prepare totes for shipping.
• Communicate non-conformances and perform equipment calibrations.
• Participate in production planning and maintain cleanliness.

Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Forklift Operation

Computer Literacy

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Description

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Producing Sika powder products by following Sika’s procedures and formulas
• Prepare and accurately label totes for shipping
• Communicating any non-conformances to Team Leader or plant management
• Performing and recording required equipment calibrations
• Safe operation of forklift and other plant equipment
• Work safely at all times, adhering to all company safety policies (PPE, lock-out, confined space, safe lifting practices, etc.)
• Participate in production planning for the department
• Completing preventative maintenance inspections based on a predetermined schedule (daily, monthly and annually)
• Housekeeping duties including cleaning daily, disposal of plant waste and recycling, and cleaning between producing products
• Assist Team Leader and plant management as required
• Additional duties as assigned
• Environment: Work performed both indoors and outdoors – adaptation required to fluctuations in temperature and weather conditions
• Dusty and dirty environment
• Uniform provided
• Hearing protection provided and may be required in certain areas due to loud environment
• Handling of various chemicals, proper respirator fit and wear required at times and in certain areas
• Substantial repetitive physical effort required – ability to lift up to 30kg
• Standing and walking required for long periods of time
• Safely working with or around moving machinery / equipment
• Overtime may be required
• Complete equipment maintenance once per month including fitting in small spaces to grease equipment
• Coordinate communication for the shop floor
• Problem solve equipment issues

Qualifications

• High school diploma with 1 to 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably working with construction materials
• Computer literacy, and experience with SAP or other ERP systems an asset
• Previous experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word etc.) an asset
• Forklift experience is required
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to problem solve and recognize errors or concerns in Sika’s products or procedures.

Additional Information

• Join the family of Sika AG, with over 33,200 employees and companies set up in over 100 countries, which provide ample opportunities to grow.
• Many of our employees describe their working relationships at Sika as friendly, personable and sincere. We call this the "Sika Spirit".
• For such a large company, we have a surprisingly flat hierarchy with direct decision-making processes and decentralized organizational units.
• We firmly believe that the diversity of our workforce is a key contributing factor to our success story.

Sika is committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals that apply. As an equal opportunity employer, Sika will consider all qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, or other protected characteristics.

Sika Canada discloses that we use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications. However, we want to emphasize that AI does not make final decisions or eliminate candidates from consideration. Our dedicated hiring managers and recruiters carefully review all applications to ensure a fair and comprehensive evaluation process. This approach combines the efficiency of AI with the expertise and judgment of our experienced hiring team, allowing us to identify the best candidates while maintaining a human-centered hiring process.