For over 50 years, APEL has been a leading independent aluminum extruder and finisher in North America, serving industries from construction to transportation. With state-of-the-art facilities in Calgary, Cobourg, and Phoenix, we deliver premium-quality extrusions with industry-best lead times. Our President knows every customer by name, makes regular customer visits, and instills a culture where listening, responsiveness, and partnership drive everything we do. At APEL, we grow by helping our customers and employees succeed.
Job Purpose:
This position is responsible for assisting with the finishing of aluminum extrusion products throughout the facility.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Work safely and efficiently in a high-hazard work environment.
- Perform general physical activities, including loading, unloading, pushing, pulling, lifting, and moving material by hand or with basic equipment.
- Accurately count pieces of material. After bundling material, record and complete daily production forms and lot tickets.
- Use a cut-off saw to cut wood for packaging.
- Train new Material Handlers.
- Perform general housekeeping duties in assigned work areas.
- Perform other duties as required.
Qualifications:
The following are the minimum qualifications required to be considered for this role:
- Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentages.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Previous experience working in a manufacturing plant or similar environment.
- Basic computer skills, including the ability to use the EPICS material tracking system.
- Good interpersonal skills and an appreciation of cultural diversity in the workplace.
- Ability to read a tape measure using the metric system.
- Ability to follow written and verbal directions in English.
- Ability to pass internal workplace essentials skills test.
Physical Requirements: Frequent walking, standing, bending, twisting, repetitive motion and ability to lift, push, pull up to 22kg.
Working Environment: Exposed to a production environment which includes noise, moving machinery, forklifts and fluctuations in temperature.
Wage: $21.52/hour + Night Shift Premium – annual increases determined by the collective bargaining agreement (USW Local 7226).
Benefits: An employer contributed pension plan after 1 year of service, and comprehensive health and dental benefits after completion of your 90-day probationary period.
If this opportunity speaks to you, we invite you to apply online. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted. This position will remain open until filled.
APEL Extrusions Limited values diversity, inclusion and wellbeing. We’re working to create a workforce and an environment where every employee feels welcome and safe. If you need an accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing [email protected] and we’ll be happy to support you.
Pay: From $21.52 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Application question(s):
- Are you legally eligible to work in Canada?
- Are you a Permanent Resident or Canadian Citizen?
- What is your hourly wage expectation?
- Do you have reliable transportation to and from our address?
- Can you work Night Shift, Monday to Thursday, 7:30pm-6:00am?
Language:
Work Location: In person
