Forklift Operator (Mortars) - Afternoon shift

Sika Canada is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Sika Group. The company develops and manufactures special construction products for the building and civil engineering sectors, which include concrete repair, protection and structural reinforcement, sealing and bonding, waterproofing, concrete admixtures and additives (ready-mixed concrete, precast concrete, shotcrete, etc.), industrial, commercial and institutional flooring and roofing systems. Sika Canada is also active in the home improvement and consumer solutions market with a range of specific products. The Industrial Products Division develops sealing, bonding and protection solutions for the railway, automotive, truck, industrial body and other OEM markets, windshield replacement, shipbuilding, appliances and equipment, fenestration, etc. Sika Canada has regional offices and industrial sites in Quebec, Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia and employs over 450 people in Canada. The company is ISO 9001 - 14001 certified and a member of the Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC).

POSITION OVERVIEW

Reporting to the Team Leader, the Mortars Operator is responsible for various tasks to maintain an efficient plant including production and batching of Sika products, performing quality control of the products, planning and coordinating product orders and general housekeeping tasks.

Shift: 1:00 PM – 9:30 PM

(Training will be on the day shift; afterward, you will transition to the afternoon shift.)

Hourly rate range: $22–$23 + shift premium

RESPONSIBILITIES

Key Responsibilities:

• Production & Batching

• Produce Sika dry mix mortar products by following established procedures and formulas.
• Accurately batch materials by adding them into the mixer and ensuring proper mixing according to specifications.
• Prepare and label products and totes for shipping with precision.

• Equipment Operation & Maintenance

• Safely operate a forklift as a core responsibility, including moving raw materials, finished products, and other items required for daily production activities.
• Conduct preventative maintenance inspections on a daily, monthly, and annual schedule.
• Troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues as they arise.

• Safety & Compliance

• Adhere to all company safety policies, including proper use of PPE, lock-out procedures, confined space protocols, and safe lifting practices.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment, including daily housekeeping, waste disposal, and recycling.
• Wear required PPE including safety glasses and steel-toe boots; company-issued uniform is provided.

• Communication & Coordination

• Report any non-conformances to the Team Leader or plant management.
• Support the Team Leader and management with tasks as needed.

• Other Duties

• Perform additional tasks as assigned to support plant operations.

 

• High school diploma with 1 to 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably working with construction materials
• Previous experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word etc.) an asset
• Forklift license is mandatory
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to problem solve and recognize errors or concerns in Sika’s products or procedures.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Environment: Work performed both indoors and outdoors – adaptation required to fluctuations in temperature and weather conditions
• Dusty and dirty environment
• Uniform provided
• Hearing protection provided and may be required in certain areas due to loud environment
• Handling of various chemicals, proper respirator fit and wear required at times and in certain areas
• Substantial repetitive physical effort required – ability to lift up to 30kg
• Standing and walking required for long periods of time
• Safely working with or around moving machinery/equipment
• Overtime may be required

• Join the family of Sika AG, with over 33,200 employees and companies set up in over 100 countries, which provide ample of opportunities to grow. 
• Many of our employees describe their working relationships at Sika as friendly, personable and sincere. We call this the "Sika Spirit".
• For such a large company, we have a surprisingly flat hierarchy with direct decision-making processes and decentralized organizational units.
• We firmly believe that the diversity of our workforce is a key contributing factor to our success story.

Sika is committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals that apply. As an equal opportunity employer Sika will consider all qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, or other protected characteristics. We offer competitive salaries, aligned with local market benchmarks and the specific scope and responsibilities of each role. Compensation is determined based skills relevant to the position, education and/or training.  We are committed to fair and equitable pay practices in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

 

Sika Canada discloses that we use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications. However, we want to emphasize that AI does not make final decisions or eliminate candidates from consideration. Our dedicated hiring managers and recruiters carefully review all applications to ensure a fair and comprehensive evaluation process. This approach combines the efficiency of AI with the expertise and judgment of our experienced hiring team, allowing us to identify the best candidates while maintaining a human-centered hiring process.