General Labourer

ALS Canada Ltd.; Terrace; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended medical

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement plan with company match

Life and disability insurance

Education assistance

Job summary

ALS Canada Ltd. is hiring multiple General Labourers for our Sample Preparation Facility in Canada. You will support weighing, sieving, crushing and packing duties while maintaining safety and quality in a busy lab environment.

The role emphasizes teamwork and independent work, with opportunities to learn, grow, and receive wage increases. Benefits include medical, dental, vision coverage, retirement plan with company match, and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Good hand-eye coordination and fine motor control.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Basic alphanumeric comprehension required.
• Basic English communication skills (written and verbal).

Responsibilities

• Retrieve and stage boxes for weighers.
• Return and scan boxes into storage after weighing.
• Support weighing tasks as required.
• Ringing, sieving, crushing and splitting under supervision.
• Load and unload drying ovens under supervision.
• Maintain production logs.
• Perform general cleaning to keep the lab clean.
• Assist with layout tasks as needed.
• Follow procedures to ensure analytical quality.
• Follow ALS safety policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Hand-eye coordination

Organizational skills

Teamwork / independence

Alphanumeric comprehension

English communication

Education

Grade 12 diploma

Job description

At ALS, we encourage you to dream big. When you join us, you'll be part of a global team harnessing the power of scientific testing and data-driven insights to build a healthier future.

About the Position: We are hiring multiple General Labourers to work in our Sample Preparation Facility. Our Sample Preparation Facility uses specialized machinery to crush mining samples into material that is ready for testing in our laboratories.

Key Responsibilities

• Retrieving and staging boxes on carts for weighers
• Returning and scanning boxes into storage after weighing
• Supporting weighing tasks as required
• Ringing, sieving (including international soils), crushing, and splitting under direct supervision
• Loading and unloading drying ovens under supervision
• Maintaining production logs
• Performing general cleaning duties to maintain lab cleanliness
• Assisting with layout duties and tasks as needed
• Using correct methods in accordance with established procedures and schedules while ensuring analytical quality
• Following established safety regulations and complying with all ALS health and safety policies and procedures
• Performing other duties as assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Good hand-eye coordination
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Basic alphanumeric comprehension
• Basic English communication skills (written and verbal)

Required Qualifications

• Grade 12 diploma preferred

Physical Demands

Wear full body PPE Ability to lift up to 20 lbs Ability to sit and/or stand for up to 7.5 hours per day Manual dexterity to perform repetitive tasks

Benefits

• An estimated hourly pay ranging from $21.48 - $22.27 at the time of posting. Individual compensation is determined by factors such as job-related skills, relevant experience, education and/or training.
• Additional hourly pay for evening and night shifts.
• Structured wage increases.
• Comprehensive benefit package specific to your work status (including extended medical, dental, and vision coverage, access to company perks, life and disability insurance, retirement plan with company match, employee assistance and wellness programs).
• Additional vacation days for years of service.
• Business support for education or training after 9 months with the company.
• Learning & development opportunities (unlimited access to e-learnings and more).

Working at ALS

The ALS team is a diverse and dedicated community united by our passion to make a difference in the world. Our values are important to us, and shape how we work, how we treat each other and how we recognise excellence. At ALS, you'll be supported to develop new skills and reach your full potential. We invest in our people with programs and opportunities that help you build a diverse career with us. We want everyone to have a safe, flexible and rewarding career that makes a positive impact on our people, the planet and our communities. Everyone Matters ALS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where the strengths and perspectives of each employee are both recognised and valued. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, colour, religion, national origin, military or veteran status, gender, age, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information and any other characteristics protected by the law.

Eligibility

To be eligible to work at ALS you must be a Citizen or Permanent Resident of the country you are applying for, or either hold or be able to obtain, a valid working visa.