Sika Canada’s manufacturing plant in Edmonton, AB is hiring an General Labourer/ Forklift Operator (Admix) to join our small, cohesive team! In this role, the General Labourer/Forklift Operator (Admix) would be exposed to a number of different responsibilities throughout the plant, from production and batching of Sika's liquid admixture products to quality control . The individual will assist mainly with the concrete admixtures division, but as we are a very busy but a small team, they will have the opportunity to work with our cementitious-based powder products as needed. This is a permanent full-time position; however, the duration of the job has not yet been determined and may vary based on business needs. The General Labourer/Forklift Operator (Admix) will: Operate a forklift as a core responsibility, including moving raw materials, finished products, and other items required for daily production activities. Produce Sika liquid admixture products by following established procedures and formulas. Batch materials accurately, mix according to specified processes, and maintain precise records. Perform quality control testing and enter results into SAP. Report any non-conformances to the Team Leader or plant management. Create and close process orders. Wash and load tanker trucks for bulk shipments; complete trip sheet records. Prepare, label, and ship pails, drums, or totes for non-bulk orders. Label and store product samples appropriately. Conduct and record equipment calibrations. Safely operate forklifts and other plant equipment, adhering to all safety policies (PPE, lock-out, confined space, safe lifting practices, etc.). Participate in production planning and order raw materials as needed. Complete preventative maintenance inspections (daily, monthly, annually). Test and record pH levels of wastewater. Maintain housekeeping standards, including daily cleaning, waste disposal, recycling, and cleaning between product runs. Assist Team Leader and plant management as required. Perform additional duties as assigned.
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 ERP systems an asset Previous experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word etc.) an asset Forklift certification an asset (will be trained by company) Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Ability to problem solve and recognize errors or concerns in Sika’s products or procedures. WORKING CONDITIONS/ PHYSICAL DEMANDS 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 (i.e. liquid admixtures), 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
Are you: Committed? Collaborative? Safety-oriented Growth-minded? Mechanically inclined? What You Gain: Dental, health and company-matched pension plan Enrollment in our wellness and employee assistance program Paid holidays, vacation and other competitive paid time off opportunities Cohesive team environment with growth and development opportunities within Sika Employee appreciation events, and much more! Join our team today! Join the family of Sika AG, with over 33,200 employees and companies set up in over 100 countries, which provide ample of 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. We offer competitive salaries, aligned with local market benchmarks and the specific scope and responsibilities of each role. Compensation is determined based skills relevant to the position, education and/or training. We are committed to fair and equitable pay practices in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Sika Canada discloses that we use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications. However, we want to emphasize