General Labourer

JOB SUMMARY

Working as part of a team, this position is responsible for performing general labour duties in a precast concrete manufacturing facility. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Must be able to work in a safe manner and comply with all safety policies and procedures while maintaining a clean and hazard free workspace.
• Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and management to complete work in a safe, efficient, and timely manner, with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to read and write in English and understand basic mathematics and measurements.
• Safely operate power tools and equipment related to job/task.
• Visually inspects all equipment, personal protection equipment for faulty equipment, worn out parts, and immediately reports his findings to Lead Hand or Supervisor.
• Placement of standard materials related to product, such as:  insulation, erection hooks, etc.
• Mix, pour, rake, shovel, vibrate and finish concrete.
• Tie reinforcing, such as: rebar to rebar, rebar to mesh, mesh to mesh, under specific direction.
• Nailing and fastening wooden forms under specific direction.

Perform other general labour duties as assigned                                                              

HOURS OF WORK: 

• 8 hours a day, Monday to Friday. Working hours are subject to change based on business needs.
• Must be available to work weekends as required by the business needs.
• Must have a willingness to work overtime as required.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Completion of a high school diploma is an asset.
• Previous labour experience in the concrete and/or construction industry is an asset. 
• Certified crane or forklift training is an asset.
• Ability to use and read a tape measure is an asset.
• Ability to read and interpret shop drawings is an asset.
• Experience operating specialized concrete fabrication equipment is an asset.
• Experience operating overhead crane and/or forklift is an asset.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

• While performing the duties of this job you are regularly required to stand for extended periods of time, lift, climb, push-pull, kneel, crouch, twist, bend, and stoop.
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs frequently.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

•         May require working in hot (32C) and cold (-25C) temperatures.
•         May require walking on terrain that may be uneven, muddy, and slippery.
•         Exposure to dust, cement powder, water mist or vapor.