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Warehouse Operator

Fort Mackay, AB ยท On-site

CA$37 - CA$40/hr

Keep work area tidy and clean (tools, pumps, lab samples) * Diligent with paperwork (BOLs ... national origin, veteran status, or disability status.

Laboratory Analyst

Calgary, AB ยท On-site

CA$25.09/hr

Sample preparation for all analysis done in the organic lab including semi-volatile organics ... Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, colour, religion, national origin ...

Laboratory Analyst

Edmonton, AB ยท On-site

CA$25.09/hr

The Laboratory Analyst will work independently and as part of a team to accomplish a variety of lab ... Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, colour, religion, national origin ...

Health Care Aide

Milk River, AB ยท On-site

CA$26.43 - CA$29.58/hr

Visit the spectacular Waterton National Park in just over an hour's drive, and ancient Indigenous ... lab & diagnostic imaging, along with other allied health programs. Description: As a Health Care ...

Prepare field and lab reports * Other responsibilities may include assisting geotechnical and ... national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or ...

$20 - $24/hr

Lab experience in edging, finishing and surfacing preferred. POSITION REQUIREMENTS: * High school ... national origin, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other ...

This position also involves hands-on participation in product testing in lab and field environments ... FET does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex ...

... party lab, testing, measuring, recording, and analyzing results * Performing quality control ... Regardless of your race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity ...

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Warehouse Operator

Novamen

Fort Mackay, AB โ€ข On-site

CA$37 - CA$40/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, PTO

Re-posted 2 days ago


Job description

Novamen Inc. is a successful chemical distribution company operating out of Western Canada for over a decade. We value the success of our employees and strive to build a work environment that promotes professional and personal development goals. When you join our team, you can expect to be part of a collaboration focused group of individuals that strive to support each other and grow together.


We are looking for a permanent, full-time Warehouse Operator to work at our Fort MacKay location. This position is Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm. Our ideal candidate is an organized individual with great attention to detail.


Responsibilities:

  • Make chemical blends using scales and pumps
  • Clean tanks, totes and drums
  • Move and organize totes and drums
  • Labeling/repackaging product
  • Quality checks to maintain quality control
  • Bench test samples
  • Shipping and receiving
  • Keep work area tidy and clean (tools, pumps, lab samples)
  • Diligent with paperwork (BOLs, receiving forms etc.)
  • Climb tanks and work inside tanks
  • Deliver and pick up packaged product and/or equipment
  • Transfer product with pumps and compressors
  • On call rotation for evenings and weekends


Requirements:

  • Valid Class 1 driver's license is an asset
  • Chemical blending experience is an asset
  • Must be mechanically inclined
  • Comfortable working with computers
  • Experience operating forklift / skid steer
  • Clean driving record, a driver's abstract will be required
  • Ability to travel for work on occasion and participate in on-call rotation
  • Ability to follow safety standards
  • Able to lift over 50lbs, medium to heavy lifting is sometimes required
  • Confident working from heights and in confined spaces
  • Confined spaces, fall arrest, H2S Aware or Alive and First Aid tickets would be an asset (not required)


Wage Range:

  • $32.00 to $37.00 per hour
  • When utilizing class 1 license you will be paid at a higher rate, between $37.00 to $40.00 per hour


Benefits:

  • Company events
  • Dental care
  • Employee assistance program
  • Extended health care
  • Life insurance
  • On-site parking
  • Paid time off
  • RRSP match

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.