Manufacturing Labourer-Truss, Star Building Components Inc.

Qualico Canada; Alberta; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in Alberta is seeking a Manufacturing Labourer to support the Production team. Responsibilities include carpentry tasks, operating forklifts, and ensuring safety compliance. Ideal candidates will have basic math skills, attention to detail, and the ability to lift 40 lbs. Training provided for those with minimal experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 months of general labour, manufacturing or construction-related experience.
• Satisfactory verification of criminal record check.

Responsibilities

• Completing basic carpentry tasks and assembling trusses.
• Operating diesel, electric or propane powered forklifts.
• Inspecting and maintaining equipment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Good hand-eye coordination

Situational awareness

Education

Middle school completion

Tools

Nail guns

Saws

Banding machines

Job description

Reporting to the Production Manager, as the Manufacturing Labourer 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.
• 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.