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Location: 67 Farmers Row (off Plessis Road.) This location is not on a public transit route.

This opportunity is in our new wall panel manufacturing division! Known for innovation and quality, this new venture for Star Building Materials represents an exciting expansion of our capabilities and market reach. If you are passionate about manufacturing excellence and eager to be part of a groundbreaking team, we want to hear from you! At Star, our people make the difference. We offer an exciting place to build your career with competitive compensation and benefit packages, company matching RRSP/DPSP program, employee home purchase program and employee discounts. At Star Building Materials, we offer an exciting place to build your career, with: Competitive compensation and benefit packages Educational assistance program Company matching RRSP/DPSP program Employee home purchase program Employee discounts.

Requirements:

• Completion of middle school, must be able to read and write and perform basic math.
• Minimum 3 months of manufacturing experience in a team environment.
• Experience using a variety of tools such as nail guns, saws, framing nailers, hammer, tape measure and banding machines.
• Satisfactory verification of criminal record check.
• Valid driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle.
• Attention to detail, good hand-eye coordination and situational awareness of physical work environment.
• Physically able to kneel and crouch as well as lift, carry, push or pull objects weighing up to 100 lbs.

Preferred Requirements:

• Manufacturing, framing or manufactured wood product experience would be an asset.
• Previous forklift experience is an asset.

Job Overview: Reporting to the Production Manager-Wall Panels, as the Manufacturing Labourer – Wall Panels you will perform general labour activities and provide support to the Production team. You also assist in ensuring cleanliness and organization of the job site.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Completing basic carpentry tasks, assembling wall panels, and properly securing the materials.
• Inspecting finished shipping packages for accuracy and quality.
• Ensuring wood is cut according to specified dimensions and angles.
• Examining work orders to determine equipment set up and procedures to be used.
• Building and stacking pony walls on skids and banding bundles with steel strapping.
• Operating diesel, electric or propane powered forklifts to safely move goods.
• Supplying production area with feedstock materials.
• Inspecting and maintaining equipment, and reporting major mechanical problems to the Production Manager.
• Working safely and complying with Qualico’s Safety Program and relevant safety regulations.
• Providing support to other projects or duties as assigned.

Work Conditions: Primarily works on site during regular business hours. Work has exposure to noise from equipment/machinery and occupational hazards as well as dealing with inclement weather and dust. Overtime may occasionally be required.

About Us: Star Building Materials is an independent, wholly owned division of Qualico. The company is a leading provider of building materials, trusses, ready to move homes, and cottage and garage packages operating under the Star Building Materials, Star Ready to Move Homes and Star Truss brands. With over 50 years of experience, Star Building Materials is committed to providing reliable and innovative products and services.

Qualico welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process. Candidates being considered will be contacted. We thank you for your interest. Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on job opportunities and to find out why we have the best reason to come to work every day.

Location: 3735-8th Street Nisku, AB

Hours: Daytime shifts, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm. You must be able to work at least 24 hours a week to start with gradual movement to FT when business requires based on the Truss production schedule, which is provided to employees one week in advance. Our business is open 7 days/week (Monday to Sunday) and requires flexibility to schedule daytime shifts, on different days of the week. Training will be provided.

Job Overview: Reporting to the Production Manager, as the Manufacturing Labourer you perform general labour and provide support to the Production team while ensuring cleanliness and organization of the plant.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Completing basic carpentry tasks, assembling trusses, and properly securing materials. Inspecting finished shipping packages for accuracy and quality.
• Ensuring wood is cut according to specified dimensions and angles.
• Examining work orders to determine equipment set up and procedures to be used.
• Building and stacking pony walls on skids and banding bundles with steel strapping.
• Operating diesel, electric or propane powered forklifts to safely move goods.
• Supplying production area with feedstock materials.
• Inspecting and maintaining equipment, and reporting any major mechanical problems.
• Working safely and complying with Qualico’s Safety Program and relevant safety regulations.
• Providing support to other projects or duties as assigned.

Essential Requirements:

• Completion of middle school, must be able to read and write and perform basic math.
• Minimum 3 months of general labour, manufacturing or construction-related experience, but training will be provided.
• Satisfactory verification of criminal record check.
• Attention to detail, good hand-eye coordination and situational awareness of physical work environment.
• Comfortable and able to frequently kneel and crouch as well as lift, carry, push or pull objects weighing 40 lbs.
• Available to work 24 hours per week based on the Truss production schedule, daytime shifts, various days of the week.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience using a variety of tools such as nail guns, saws and banding machines, is preferred. Previous forklift experience is an asset.

Work Conditions: You primarily work outside. Work has exposure to noise from equipment/machinery and occupational hazards as well as dealing with inclement weather and dust. Overtime may occasionally be required.

JOB DESCRIPTION: The estimator develops plans to meet customer requirements and estimates the cost of materials. He or she develops plans and specifications for home and /or commercial construction projects, compiles lists of materials from blueprints. He or she may take part in sales calls, and regularly estimates the cost and quantity of materials necessary for specific projects. The estimator must perform all assigned tasks with sufficient speed and accuracy to avoid adverse impact on the level of service to customers and to avoid placing a disproportionate burden on other employees with similar job tasks.

• Build sales relationships with contractors and retail lumber & building materials clients
• Use SPRUCE POS system to complete customer sales, quotes, orders, purchase orders and inventory receipts
• Provide quotes and sales for projects from details provided by the customer
• Determine customer’s needs by asking open-ended questions.
• Communicate product knowledge to the customer as appropriate.
• Process special orders for non-stock or out of stock items.
• Be familiar with and maintain up-to-date information on pricing.
• Know local building codes.
• Know prices, practices, and policies of the company’s competitors.
• Update yourself with practical knowledge of building materials and lumber products, including their uses, advantages, and disadvantages.
• Resolve customer complaints.
• Be familiar with current yard inventory and surplus items.
• Maintain professional confidentiality of all store and customer records.
• Work on additional duties and assignments as assigned by management.