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Sandvik · Onsite · Canada, AB, Leduc

Job Title: General Laborer 

Department: Production 

Reports to: Production Supervisor 

Classification: Non-Exempt 

Location: Edmonton, Alberta

Travel: None 

 

Job Summary: The general laborer performs a variety of tasks under close supervision of higher-level employees. These tasks may include assisting with extra workload, prepping machines and tools for jobs, and eventually learning how to operate the machines. 

 

Duties/Responsibilities: 

  • Cleaning and lubricating equipment, maintaining a manufacturing area free from debris and dirt, and readies or puts away tools as assigned. 

  • Closely following directions to operate machinery, hold or supply materials and tools, and load or unload items on machinery. 

  • Performing a variety of manual tasks. 

  • Assisting with prepping machines for jobs. 

  • Reporting any issues to supervisor or higher-level employees. 

  • Performing other related duties as assigned. 

  • Other duties as assigned. 

 

Education and Experience: 

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required. 

  • Job training for this position is provided by the department trainer. 

 
Required Skills/Abilities:  

  • Job training for this position is provided by the department trainer. 

  • Good verbal and written communication skills. 

  • Ability to listen, understand, and follow directions. 

  • Ability to work in a variety of roles. 

Physical Requirements:  

  • Prolonged periods standing and walking. 

  • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times. 

  • Manual dexterity as needed to operate a variety of machinery and equipment. 

  • Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions and tolerate exposure to typical noises and smells associated with the plant. 

 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law. 

 

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Sandvik is a global, high-tech engineering group providing solutions that enhance productivity, profitability and sustainability for the manufacturing, mining and infrastructure industries. Our offerings cover the entire customer value chain and are based on extensive investments in research and development, customer insights and deep knowledge of industrial processes and digital solutions ​ In 2024 the Group had approximately 41​,000 employees and revenues of about 123 billion SEK in about 150 countries within continuing operations. Sandvik at a glance

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