Operator / Production Worker

Sandvik; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the mining and construction industry seeks a Production Worker for its Saskatoon location. This role involves manufacturing components and finished goods while operating equipment. The ideal candidate has a Grade 12 Diploma, is able to work shifts, and possesses good mathematical skills.

Benefits

Extended Health Care

Dental Benefits

Employer Contribution Pension Plan

Work Boot Allowance

Free Parking

Qualifications

• Legal entitlement to work in Canada.
• Previous experience in a production or manufacturing environment is required.
• Ability to operate forklift preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture components and finished goods.
• Operate and maintain manufacturing equipment, and clean work areas.
• Use cranes and forklifts to move materials.

Skills

Communication

Mathematical Skills

Problem Solving

Safety Awareness

Education

Grade 12 Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Job description

PRODUCTION WORKER

Location: Saskatoon, SK

Come and join our team! Ground Support Division, Sandvik Mining & Rock Solutions(DSI Underground), is a leading global supplier of ground support solutions, for the mining and construction industry. Our offering covers rock bolts, resin, cable bolts, and in- house manufacturing capabilities. Sandvik is a global, high-tech engineering group with approximately 44,000 employees and sales in about 150 countries with a focus on enhancing customer productivity, profitability and sustainability offering solutions for manufacturing, mining, and infrastructure industries.

Compensation

With this opportunity, Ground Support Division, Sandvik Mining & Rock Solutions(DSI Underground) offers a competitive compensation package including:

• Extended Health Care & Dental Benefits, Life, AD&D & Travel Insurance
• Employer Contribution Pension Plan
• Work Boot and Prescription Safety Glasses Allowance
• Free Parking
  
  

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Contribute to the manufacturing of components and finished goods within Sandvik's various work centers. Typical duties include general labour, operating and maintaining manufacturing equipment, cleaning, removing waste, as well as using cranes and forklifts to move materials.

Required Competencies

• Legal entitlement to work in Canada.
• Previous related experience in a production or manufacturing environment
• Ability to communicate effectively using the spoken word in English
• Ability to read and understand basic instructions provided in written or drawing form
• Good mathematical skills, ability to accurately read/understand a tape measure (metric/standard)
• Ability to identify problems and seek help in solving them
• Understanding of common workplace safety and environment practices
• Ability to meet attendance/punctuality requirements
• Ability to work shift-work
• Physical ability to continually handle objects weighing up to 20 lbs. and occasionally up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to operate forklift would be an asset.
  
  

EDUCATION

• Grade 12 Diploma or GED or equivalent combination of education and experience
  
  

HOW TO APPLY:

Sandvik welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodation is available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

We thank all those who apply, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.