Posted 23 days ago
Forklift Operator, Extrusion (Nights)
@ Almag Aluminum
Brampton, Ontario
Overview
Almag Aluminum is hiring a full-time night-shift forklift operator for its extrusion plant, reporting to the shift supervisor. The work covers safe handling, loading and storage of aluminum billets and logs, tempering oven loading, and accurate EPICS data entry. Pay is $23.46 to $26.63 per hour, with profit sharing and a benefits package listed.
Pay:
$23.46–$26.63 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Operate counterbalance forklift to load, unload and stack material
- Complete daily preoperational checklist and report defects
- Supply material to production areas and tempering ovens
- Enter tempering records accurately into EPICS
- Maintain FIFO practices and organize billet and log storage
Requirements summary:
- Grade 12 education required
- Minimum 2 years full-time counterbalance forklift experience
- Valid counterbalance forklift certification
- Ability to read and write English
- Basic computer skills
- Manufacturing experience an asset
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · workable
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-14
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-21
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | General labour |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | overnight |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory, Warehouse |
| Position | On the move |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Counterbalance forklift certification |
| Education | High school (required) |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Tuition support, Performance bonus, Wellness |
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Almag Aluminum
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From tight tolerances to tight timelines, innovative designs to inspired solutions, with ALMAG, it’s Made possible.
Full company description
Recognized as one of Canada's Best Managed Companies for 5 consecutive years! Since 1953, ALMAG has built a reputation as an industry leader in extruding high-visual, tight tolerance, complex, thin-walled, lightweight and precision aluminum extrusions. Pushing the limits of industry standards, ALMAG is capable of providing Solutions to some of the most complex designs by combining its skills, knowledge and experience with engineering to deliver best in class, quality solutions with the industry's shortest lead times. ALMAG is a single-source supplier for your extrusion project from design assistance and 3D prototyping, to complex, fabricated and finished parts. Customers comment on our excellent customer service and personnel. We will work closely with you from your initial design concept to extrusion production, managing delivery schedules based on your needs. Talk to us first about your project and we will help you maximize your extrusion investment. Give us a call, 888.457.9480, or e-mail [email protected]
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- People associated on LinkedIn
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- Reported office locations
- 22 Finley Road, Brampton, Ontario L6T 1A9, CA
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- Business categories
- Mining
- Manufacturing
- Other recorded names
- Almag Aluminum
- ALMAG Aluminum
- Specialties
- Custom Extrusions
- Fabrication
- Finishing
- Design
- Extrusion
- Aluminum
- Manufacturing
- and Industrial
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Recognized as one of Canada's Best Managed Companies for 5 consecutive years! Since 1953, ALMAG has built a reputation as an industry leader in extruding high-visual, tight tolerance, complex, thin-walled, lightweight and precision aluminum extrusions. Pushing the limits of industry standards, ALMAG is capable of providing Solutions to some of the most complex designs by combining its skills, knowledge and…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Mining |
| Company size | 201-500 employees |
| Headquarters | Brampton, Ontario |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1953 |
| Specialties | Custom ExtrusionsFabricationFinishingDesignExtrusionAluminumManufacturingand Industrial |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 30 |
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Directly responsible to the shift supervisor. Functionally responsible for the safe and efficient handling, delivery and storage of material around the plant.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The duties and responsibilities of the Forklift Operator are detailed below, but not limited to the following:
- Ensure forklift is in good working condition by completing daily preoperational checklist. Any malfunctions defects or issues must be reported immediately to the shift supervisor.
- Ensure engine oil is at an adequate level before start-up.
- Adequately supply material to the area of assignment and ensuring there is no downtime caused by material shortage.
- Must respond to requests from all plant personnel when the need arises.
- Responsible for the efficient loading, offloading, and organizing of material at the temper ovens throughout the shift
- Ensure all temper ovens are loaded and unloaded in a timely manner.
- Responsible for accurate entries into EPICS and ensuring all material is accounted for.
- Use the computer to enter all info into Epics when tempering (must be entered correctly and under the proper oven).
- Ensure FIFO (first in first out) practices are followed in all areas of the plant.
- Responsible for organizing and arranging billet and log storage areas around the plant.
- Ensure material is tagged appropriately and skids are packed with posts securing the load.
- Ensure that the load is free from debris before transporting from production saw area to the next stage (age ovens)
- Ensure all aluminum scrap bins at saw locations and presses are emptied as required.
- Stack material safely and efficiently without causing damage to property or surrounding material.
- Comply with all quality related policies, procedures and system requirements.
- Assist in other departments as necessary.
- Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Experience
- Minimum Grade 12 education required.
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience operating a counterbalance forklift full time
- Training and valid certification to operate a counterbalance forklift
- Minimum 2 years in a manufacturing environment would be an asset.
Technical Skills/Competence
- Must be able to read and write English and be familiar with weights and measurements
- Basic computer skills required
- Must have received training to operate a counterbalance forklift through a recognized institute
- A solid understanding of the following equipment/technology; forklift, snips, slings, tape measure, weighting scale, overhead cranes, dollies, chains, computers
- Experience operating a multi-directional COMBI forklift is considered a strong asset
We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that goes beyond base pay, supporting your health, growth, and long-term success:
- Profit Sharing
- Health & Dental
- Health Care Spending Account
- Education Assistance Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Company Events
- Floater Days
- Paid Holidays
- Shift Premiums
- Annual safety footwear reimbursement program
The expected pay range for this position is $23.46 - $26.63 per hour. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to, skills, experience, qualifications, internal equity, and business needs.
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