Recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies, Barkman Concrete Ltd. is a leading manufacturer of precast concrete. Barkman Concrete is a family-owned company where our focused investment to our success is People, Quality, and Capacity, sustaining growth through the contributions of our team members’ commitment to customer service, quality, and innovation.
We currently have an opportunity for a Seasonal Forklift Operator at our Crossfield facility. We offer on the job training in a friendly, team-minded environment. In the yard, Forklift Operators are cross trained in servicing the production departments, yard organization and loading trucks for product shipment. Other duties in the yard may include operating a skid steer or front-end loader for assisting with snow removal or managing aggregate bins as needed.
This is a seasonal position; and will run until approximately December 20. Work hours are typically 8-hour shifts, Monday to Friday with Saturdays as required to support production. Schedules range from 7:00am to 4:30pm with forklift operators needing to be flexible working overtime to meet production demands and loading trucks in the yard.
At Barkman Concrete we focus on:
People Skills: A positive attitude, motivated to achieve progress and excellence, a willingness to help co-workers, working together to achieve success and solve problems, while being punctual, and dedicated to good attendance.
Focus on Quality: An eye for detail, taking pride in your workmanship. A high level of commitment and a “can-do” attitude towards quality.
Capacity: Understanding the importance of time management and work ethic towards getting tasks completed to meet necessary requirements with high-quality standards.
To be successful in this role you will have:
- Prior forklift or mobile equipment experience is a strong asset
- Must be able to visually identify product by type and colour as well as be able to read labels and order pick lists for loading trucks
- A strong safety ethic in operating in a high traffic yard, completing pre-trip inspections, identifying equipment issues, wearing required PPE and seatbelt, and following yard traffic rules
- Care for both handling equipment and product is crucial to maintaining a steady flow from production to the customer
- This role has direct contact with both Barkman team members and customers entering the yard therefore a professional, safety-minded, friendly, customer focused attitude is key
- Teamwork, problem solving, and a continuous improvement mindset
- Flexibility in working various shifts to cover production demand, dock time, and covering for when other team members have scheduled time off work
Physical activities include walking, standing, kneeling, bending, lifting (up to 50lbs), reaching, using arms/hands to operate equipment such as clamps on forklifts, changing attachments, assisting with tying down loads, moving pallets, etc.
Barkman provides mobile equipment training for forklift, skid steer and front-end loader as per regulations. All operators are expected to follow safe operating procedures.
Barkman offers group insurance, a retirement savings plan, product discounts and education subsidies. Wages will be dependent on education, skills, and experience. To learn more about our company and products visit www.barkmanconcrete.com
Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal
Pay: $18.00-$20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
Flexible language requirement:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Crossfield, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Work Location: In person
