18 Oct
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Blue Falls Manufacturing
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Thorsby
18 Oct
Blue Falls Manufacturing
Thorsby
About Us : Founded in 1994, Blue Falls Manufacturing (“BFM”) is the proud producer of Arctic Spas® Hot Tubs and All Weather Pools; Arctic Spas is Canada’s largest hot tub dealer. Across the globe, we are known for two things: crafting luxurious hot tubs designed for extreme weather, and for pushing the technological limits of our industry; we lead, where others follow. BFM thrives on inspiration, innovative engineering, and employee dedication and experience. Our team is customer focused, delivering the highest level of service and product quality possible.
Summary : We offer Extended Health, Dental, and Vision benefits, along with RRSP Matching and Profit-sharing options.
At BFM there are numerous cross-training and developmental opportunities available; we promote from within when possible, and believe that the more you know, the more you grow!
Duties :
- Load, unload, sort, and move shipments manually or using material handling equipment such as a forklift or pallet jack
- Verify deliveries and shipments; accept, count, and take note of parts and their condition
- Prioritize requests made by the production team and readily respond to moving products
- Yard maintenance; general garbage/debris clean-up
- Initiate hazardous materials/chemical disposal process; report to Yard Manager when materials, bins/containers require emptying or removal
- Perform outside facility maintenance to ensure safe conditions for staff (maintain clear walkways, shipping bay pads, and other path or roadways as necessary in winter; perform various yard work in summer i.e. weed-whacking, lawn mowing, etc.)
- Assist in conducting inventory counts
- Sort, move, stack, and palletize raw materials, product/components, and boxes
- General clean-up; sweep and adequately dispose of packing materials and refuse
- General warehousing duties as required
Skills/Abilities :
- Ability to work well under supervision, autonomously, and collaboratively as part of a team
- Excellent attendance and punctuality
- Physically fit with good mobility and manual dexterity
- Able to stand for sustained durations over an eight (8) hour period
- Capable of performing repetitive tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to push/pull or lift to 50lbs unassisted
- Able to utilize two-way radios to maintain communication with team members
- Receptive to learning; willingness to take on additional task(s)/function(s)
Experience/Qualifications :
- Previous experience in parts/picking, shipping, or receiving, warehousing
- Past (recent) or current certification in material handling equipment (MHE) such as forklifts, telehandlers, etc.
- Experience operating various types of MHE, i.e., CAT, BRANDT, CROWN, etc.
- Proficiency with warehouse material handling equipment such as pallet jacks, etc.
Work Setting :
- Predominantly outdoor; yard, warehouse, and periodic exposure to manufacturing plant
- Exposure to fluctuating weather/temperatures; exposure to inclement weather
- May be exposed to dust/particulates, varying noise levels, and possibly chemicals/fumes
Compensation :
- Starting at $21.50/hr.; commensurate with skills, experience, and qualifications
- Benefits including health, dental, vision; Life Insurance, LTD, and AD&D;
- EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
- Social Committee and company events
- Employee Spa Purchase Discount (requires 2 years' service with company)
Other :
- Must possess a valid Class 5 Driver’s License and reliable personal transportation to commute to and from work
- Own composite or steel-toed footwear required; all other PPE provided by BFM
Closing Statement : Job Types : Full-time, Permanent
Job Types : Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From $21.50 per hour
Benefits :
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Profit sharing
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Thorsby, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
📌 Forklift Operator/yard Labourer (Thorsby)
🏢 Blue Falls Manufacturing
📍 Thorsby