General Labourer

**Company Overview**:
Northplex Ltd. is a modular home company that builds and sells **solid**homes with unparalleled customer service in Western Canada. We build **quality**modular homes for customers and developers, featuring new and **cutting-edge technology**, on time and on budget. Our stylish modular homes are built in a 165,000 square foot climate-controlled facility in Barrhead, Alberta.

**Job Summary**:
Northplex Ltd. is currently seeking a Full-Time Labourer located in Barrhead, AB. This position is responsible for various areas including but not limited to drywall, insulation and stipple bay.

**Position Accountabilities**:

- Read production orders, diagrams, and specification lists
- Installation of various forms of insulation and sheathing
- Position and secure sheets to metal or wooden studs or joists
- Fill joints, nail indentations, holes and cracks with joint compound using trowel and broad knife
- Smooth out excess compound and allow coat to dry
- Sanding, priming and spraying of carious textures
- Shape or cut materials to specified measurements, using hand tools, machines, or power saw
- Measure and mark cutting lines on materials, using ruler, pencil, chalk and marking gauge
- Make minor adjustments and repairs
- Work within the larger team to create a safe, clean, and efficient workplace
- Follows procedures accurately and carefully to ensure work is completed to the highest standards possible
- Responsible for the use and care/maintenance of company tools, and equipment
- Manage various tasks to meet the needs of the production facility
- Perform other related duties as required

**Qualifications**:

- Grade 12 High School Diploma or equivalent is required
- 1-3 years experience in home building, specifically modular homes would be an asset
- Able to read and understand blueprints, drawings and written specifications
- Able to work in all areas of the department as requested by the Lead hand.
- Able to bend, twist, lift over 50 Ibs, climb ladders and work at a fast pace for an extended period of time.
- Effectively handle hand and power tools for each specific position
- Excellent teamwork and team building skills, good communication skills and strong work ethic
- Effective attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy
- Highly organized, willing to learn, and good attendance
- Perform duties in an organized and productive manner in a fast-paced environment

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Tuition reimbursement

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Barrhead, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Construction: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person