Labourer/Expeditor

Weldco-Beales Manufacturing Group; City of Langley; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Saw Operator who thrives in a dynamic environment. This role involves operating machinery, interpreting blueprints, and ensuring safety practices are followed. You'll learn valuable skills in customer service while collaborating with a dedicated team. If you're eager to grow in a hands-on position and contribute to a safety-focused workplace, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a company that values your development and offers a supportive atmosphere for your career advancement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months related experience required.
• Knowledge of general safety practices and basic tools needed.

Responsibilities

• Read work orders and blueprints to sort parts accurately.
• Operate machinery like forklifts and saws for product handling.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Manual dexterity

Education

Grade 10 education

High school diploma

Tools

Forklift

Jib/overhead crane

Hand tools

Job description

Regular Hours of Work: Day Shift/Night Shift

Monday / Friday: 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM 8 hours

Monday-Thursday: 3:30 PM to 2:00 AM 10 hours

Location: Langley

Overtime: Upon management approval and request

Functional Summary

The Saw Operator reports to the Foreman of the Shop. The Saw Operator, under the training and tutelage of their mentor, will adhere to instructions and learn about customer service, perform general labour and maintenance work and comply with workplace safety regulations and other Company policies and procedures.

Key Tasks

Working under the direction and supervision of the mentor, your key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

General Labour

• Reads and interprets work orders, blueprints to ensure the correct parts are sorted appropriately
• Follows directions given in work orders or by Supervisor
• Operates forklift, jib/overhead crane to facilitate movement of parts/products
• Transports raw materials and finished metal products manually, using hoists or other devices
• Sorts metal sheets and parts, scrap metal and other materials
• Loads and unloads metal using hand truck or dolly
• Grinds or chips excess metal from metal products using hand tools
• Operates Saw

Customer Service

• Learns and provides quality customer service to co-workers
• Responds to requests in a timely manner
• Maintains constant communication with all departments to coordinate and schedule movement of parts

Maintenance

• Cleans and maintains the work areas and equipment
• Immerses metal products in cleaning solutions

Workplace Safety

• Maintains a clean, orderly and safe work environment at all times
• Learns and practices safety in the workplace at all times to ensure he or she does not endanger oneself or others in the plant
• Complies with all safety regulations, policies and procedures without any deviance, including wearing all appropriate Personal Protection Equipment at all times
• Promotes and ensures workplace safety exists at all times
• Ensures the health and safety of oneself and each and every worker
• Leads by example

Other Duties

• Performs other duties as required

You agree to comply with all guidelines, policies, procedures and any other work rules established by the Company (collectively the "Rules"), as may be amended by the Company in its sole discretion from time to time. Violation of the Rules could result in disciplinary action up to and including dismissal.

Confidentiality

This position has access to limited confidential information. Disclosure or release of such information to unauthorized individuals will negatively impact the success of WBM.

Qualifications

Experience

• A minimum of 6 months of related experience

Education

• Must possess at least a Grade 10 education
• Preference will be given to high school graduates

Knowledge

• Knowledge of general safety practices
• General knowledge of basic tools and equipment

Skills

• Communication skills to read, write, listen, and speak in a clear and concise manner to individuals at various levels
• Interpersonal skills to work collaboratively and cooperatively with others
• Time management skills to productively complete work and meet all expected deadlines
• Organizational skills to plan out and coordinate his or her work in a logical manner
• Analytical skills to identify problems and find a solution, or seek advice from the supervisor
• Problem-solving skills to methodically and logically work through problems
• Manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination skills

Abilities

• Learns quickly and is willing to ask questions
• Safety conscious
• Follows instructions thoroughly and uses good judgment
• Self-motivated to manage his or her time effectively and productively

Overtime

• During a heavy production schedule we may ask you to work overtime
• We will provide you with advance notice of overtime work requirements when operationally possible

Physical Demands

• Low level lift – up to 20 lbs. frequently, 20 to 55 lbs. occasionally
• Waist level lift – up to 20 lbs. frequently, 20 to 55 lbs. occasionally
• Overhead lift – up to 20 lbs. occasionally, up to 55 lbs. rarely
• Carrying – up to 20 lbs. occasionally, up to 55 lbs. rarely
• Push/Pull – up to an estimated medium level of resistance occasionally to frequently
• Grip – constant
• Sit – occasional to frequent
• Stand – occasional to frequent
• Walk – occasional to frequent
• Climb – rare to frequent
• Twist – occasional to frequent
• Above shoulder reaching – rare
• Tool usage with dominant hand – frequent with some tools occasional with some tools