Job Specifications
Sika Canada, a subsidiary of the Sika Group, is a leader in the development and manufacture of specialty chemicals. In the field of construction, the company operates in markets such as concrete repair, maintenance, and protection, building finishing, shotcrete, tunnelling & mining, roofing, concrete admixtures, and flooring. It also serves the manufacturing industry (automotive, transportation equipment, etc.) with bonding and sealing, assembly and damping solutions specifically developed for these markets.
Sika Canada has operations in Quebec, Ontario, Alberta, and British Columbia and employs more than 650 people in Canada. The company is ISO 9001 - 14001 certified and a member of the Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC).
Job Description
Sika Canada’s manufacturing plant in Edmonton, AB is hiring an General Labourer/Operator (Admix) to join our small, cohesive team!
In this role, the General Labourer/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/Operator (Admix) will:
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
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
Additional Information
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, c
About the Company
Sika is a specialty chemicals company with a globally leading position in the development and production of systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protection in the building sector and industrial manufacturing. Sika has subsidiaries in 102 countries around the world and, in over 400 factories, produces innovative technologies for customers worldwide. In doing so, it plays a crucial role in enabling the transformation of the construction and transportation sector toward greater environmental comp...
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