Materials Processing - General Labourer

Southland Trailers • Lethbridge, AB

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Materials Processing is where the build begins. As a Materials Processing General Labourer, you will help prepare, move, cut, form, and organize the materials our production teams need to build trailers. Depending on your skills, experience, and interests, you may work in areas such as machine operation, breakout, forklift operation, material handling, or part preparation. You do not need experience in every area. We are looking for dependable people who work safely, take pride in doing things right, and are ready to learn. We will match successful candidates with the position that best fits their strengths and the needs of the team.

Requirements

• A strong work ethic and willingness to learn
• Basic mechanical aptitude and the ability to safely use hand and power tools
• Ability to follow written instructions, measurements, and standard work
• Basic reading, writing, and math skills
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and position items weighing up to 50 lbs
• Ability to work safely in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• A positive attitude and willingness to accept feedback
• Ability to identify problems and help bring forward solutions

Nice To Haves

• Experience in manufacturing, material handling, machine operation, or forklift operation is an asset
• Forklift certification is an asset but is not required for every position

Responsibilities

• Operate production equipment used to cut, form, process, or prepare materials
• Remove, sort, and organize parts after they are cut
• Operate a forklift to move raw materials, finished parts, and production supplies
• Load and unload material safely and accurately
• Read work orders, measurements, drawings, and job instructions
• Confirm the correct material, thickness, quantity, tooling, and equipment before beginning a job
• Inspect parts and materials for accuracy, quality, and damage
• Complete work accurately and within production targets
• Track and record production information
• Perform equipment or line changeovers
• Complete daily 5S requirements to keep the area clean, safe, and organized
• Identify shortages, delays, defects, or equipment concerns and communicate them to your Coach
• Participate in morning huddles, end-of-day Hansei meetings, and problem-solving activities
• Support other areas of Materials Processing as production needs change
• Complete other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Strong Pay with regular performance reviews
• Real Growth — training, development, and advancement opportunities
• Compressed Workweek
• A Culture That Has Fun — Social Club events like wing nights, hockey games, family events, BBQs, bowling, and more
• Benefits That Matter — comprehensive coverage for you and your family
• RRSP Matching
• Hot Food On Site — fresh breakfast, lunch, and snacks in our in-house cafeterias
• Stable, Growing Company — 45+ years in business and still expanding
• Certified Living Wage Employer
• named one of HRDC’s Best Places to Work (2024 & 2025)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed