Skilled Labourer

**Job Summary**

**Responsibilities**:

- Perform a variety of manual labor tasks including digging, lifting, and carrying materials.
- Operate hand tools and power tools safely and effectively.
- Assist in the setup and cleanup of job sites.
- Follow instructions from supervisors to complete tasks efficiently.
- Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
- Adhere to safety protocols and regulations at all times.
- Operate a forklift
- Collaborate with team members to ensure project goals are met.
- Report any issues or concerns to supervisors promptly.

**Qualifications**:

- Previous experience in construction or skilled labor is preferred but not required.
- Ability to lift heavy objects (up to 50 pounds) and perform physically demanding tasks.
- Familiarity with hand tools and power tools is a plus.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions accurately.
- Excellent teamwork skills with a positive attitude towards collaboration.
- Willingness to learn new skills and techniques on the job.
- Ability to work in various weather conditions.

Join us as we build a strong team dedicated to excellence in every project

Please note that applicants must be currently entitled to work, legally, in Canada.

Lopes is committed to hire the most qualified individuals for each position based on experience and merit. Accommodation will be extended throughout the hiring process, as required and upon request.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

**PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS**

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee will be required to remember and understand certain instructions, guidelines, or other information. The employee must be able to see and verbally communicate. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to move frequently, stand up and walk for extended period and sit. The employee is frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands and arms. The employee must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 50lbs/23kg and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100lbs/45kg.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $22.00-$22.01 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Additional pay:

- Overtime pay

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

**Experience**:

- skilled labour: 2 years (required)

**Language**:

- English (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Forklift Licence (preferred)
- have a vehicle to come to work (required)

Work Location: In person