Technical Machine Operator – Steinbach

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 have an opportunity for a technically minded, detail focused individual to join our team as a Technical Machine Operator . This will be a 5 day a week, two‑week shift rotation between 2 shift times : Days : Monday to Friday from 5 : 00 a.m.-3 : 00 p.m., Evenings : Monday to Friday from 2 : 30 p.m.-12 : 30 a.m. (10% shift premium). On‑job training is provided in a friendly, team minded environment.

People :

A positive attitude, motivated to achieve progress and excellence, a willingness to help co‑workers achieving team success, working together to solve problems, being punctual, and dedicated to good attendance.

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.

Your day at Barkman may include :

• Operating a highly automated production machine that produces pre‑cast concrete products such as paving stones, sidewalk slabs and retaining walls
• Working at the quality control station to remove any defective products
• Follow daily job travelers to ensure orders are complete
• Assist with the Total Preventative Maintenance program
• Ensure that safety policies are followed
• Maintain quality workmanship
• Track data and information in computer system
• Depending on the individual’s motivation, this role has the potential of expanding into other key machine operator roles within the plant, including leadership opportunities.
• Physical activities include walking, standing, kneeling, bending, lifting (up to 50 lbs), reaching, using arms / hands to operate equipment, visually distinguishing colours
• Required to wear a hardhat, safety glasses, safety shoes, hearing protection at all times and a respirator (which requires an employee to be clean shaven) when needed for specific jobs

The ideal candidate will have :

Familiar with Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement concepts

Barkman offers you group insurance, a retirement savings plan and product discounts. The wage range for the position is $23-$27 per hour, and will be dependent on education, skills, and experience. To learn more about our company and products visit www.barkmanconcrete.com

Applicants are requested to submit their resumes as soon as possible, resumes will be reviewed as they are received, and applicants may be contacted for as they are reviewed.

Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

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