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Equipment Operator

  • AB, Canada
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Experience
Previous Loader experience is an asset (1 year)
Posting language
English
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Original job description

Kleysen Group is looking for reliable, safety minded individual to join our Calgary Distribution Centre in a Full-Time Permanent Equipment Operator position. Our Calgary yard facility spans over 55 developed acres with rail services into our yard so that we can load and offload a variety of commodities including steel, construction materials, bulk and liquid products. The Equipment Operator is responsible for safely and efficiently operating various types of heavy equipment to perform tasks such as loading and unloading commodity, excavation, material handling, and earthmoving. 

The Shift: Monday – Friday Day Shift 6:00 am to 2:30 pm

The position:

  • Load and unload a variety of commodities on and off truck and/or rail. 
  • Operate various equipment including, but not limited to, forklifts and loaders, along with performing other yard duties as required. 
  • Conduct routine safety and maintenance checks on equipment before and after each use. 
  • Training will be provided on other roles in the yard so that the Equipment Operator can assist where needed during their shift.

ON-THE-JOB TRAINING WILL BE PROVIDED.

Ideally the successful candidate will have:

  • Previous Loader experience is an asset (1 year)
  • Safety-first approach
  • Must have reliable transportation to and from work (no public transportation available)
  • Good physical condition (able to lift 50lbs) 
  • Strong work ethic and reliability to attend all shifts on time
  • Willingness to work overtime 
  • As this is a safety-sensitive position, candidates will be required to comply with our Controlled Substances policy (pre-employment/post-incident drug test is required)

Why choose Kleysen?

We provide a competitive salary based on skills and experience, and a full range of benefits including:

  • Boot Allowance (2x per year) is provided to all yard staff
  • Coveralls and safety equipment provided (and laundered) by the company
  • Health, Vision & Dental Benefits
  • Employee & Family Assistance Plan
  • Educational Assistance
  • Life Insurance and AD&D
  • Profit Share Program
  • Social Club – Mix fun with work!

We will be recruiting immediately. Any interested applicants should include cover letter with salary expectations and resume to HR@Kleysen.com

More about us:

Kleysen is one of the 40+ companies that make up the Mullen Group. We are growing and looking for new skilled employees to add to our team. Our business is driven by the passion, trust, and loyalty that our employees foster with each other and our vision. Other locations include Calgary AB, Edmonton AB, Winnipeg MB, Saskatoon SK & Esterhazy SK!!

*Kleysen is an equal opportunity employer, and we thank all candidates in advance for their interest in our company, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. *

More about this job

Responsibilities

The Equipment Operator at Kleysen Group will safely run forklifts, loaders and other heavy equipment to move steel, construction materials and bulk goods on and off trucks and rail. They will also do routine safety and maintenance checks on equipment and help with other yard tasks as needed.

Requirements

Kleysen Group needs a reliable, safety-minded person who can lift 50 lbs, has reliable transportation to work, and is willing to work overtime. Loader experience of one year is an asset, and drug testing under the company's Controlled Substances policy is required.

Skills

  • Forklift operation
  • Loader operation
  • Heavy equipment operation
  • Material handling
  • Excavation
  • Earthmoving
  • Loading and unloading
  • Equipment safety checks
  • Equipment maintenance checks
  • Rail yard operations
  • Truck loading
  • Safety-first practice
  • Physical stamina
  • Shift work
  • Overtime flexibility

Benefits

  • Boot allowance (2x per year)
  • Coveralls and safety equipment provided and laundered
  • Health, vision and dental benefits
  • Employee and family assistance plan
  • Educational assistance
  • Life insurance and AD&D
  • Profit share program
  • Social club

Categories

  • Logistics
  • Transportation
  • Manufacturing
  • Construction

Keywords

  • equipment operator
  • heavy equipment
  • forklift
  • loader
  • excavator
  • material handling
  • yard operations
  • rail
  • trucking
  • warehouse
  • distribution centre
  • loading and unloading
  • earthmoving
  • safety
  • Controlled Substances policy
  • construction equipment
  • Mullen Group
  • Calgary

Seniority

Entry level

Perks

  • Performance bonus
  • Remote work allowance

Tools

  • forklift
  • loader
  • heavy equipment

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