First seen by our source: 29 days ago
Labourer (Precast)
@ The Shaw Group
Lantz, Nova Scotia
Overview
The Shaw Group Limited is hiring a full-time Labourer at Shaw Precast Solutions to support concrete precast production. The work covers cleaning forms, mixers and equipment, tying rebar and general plant housekeeping, with overtime during peak season. Hours are Monday to Friday, 40 per week, on a day, evening or night shift assigned by business needs.
Responsibilities:
- Clean and prepare forms, shuttles, mixers and pallets
- Lift, place and tie rebar per drawings
- Operate and maintain the concrete mixing batching system
- Perform daily inspections and plant and yard housekeeping
- Follow safety protocols and report safety issues
Requirements summary:
- Grade 12 or equivalent completed
- Concrete finisher experience an asset
- Ability to lift and pull over 50 lbs regularly
- Ability to climb ladders and operate heavy machinery
- Able to stand for long periods and do repetitive overhead work
- Strong team player with good verbal and written communication
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- Not provided
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-16
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Manufacturing & production |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| Schedule | day, evening, overnight |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory, Outdoors |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · lift 50 lb · computer none |
| Languages | English |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples, Women, People with disabilities |
| Education | High school (required) |
Summary and details written by AI from the posting; the employer’s posting is the authority.
The Shaw Group
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 15 |
The Shaw Group Limited is one of the 50 Best-Managed Companies in Canada and is one of Eastern Canada's leading natural resource manufacturers and community developers. Shaw Precast Solutions, a division of The Shaw Group Limited is known for our commitment to providing high quality concrete products since 1945. We take pride in our ability to customize highly specialized products and are currently hiring for a Labourer.
The successful candidate will serve as a Concrete Labourer working in a team environment carrying out additional tasks as assigned.
- Clean and oil forms, and pallets, headers, etc. in preparation for reinforcing casting.
- Clean daily concrete shuttle and rails - chisel out concrete build up
- Clean and prepare concrete mixer for benching
- Learn and safely use the concrete mixing batching system
- Lift, place, and tie rebar in accordance with construction drawings.
- Maintain equipment, perform daily inspections, keep machines, and work areas clean & tidy daily.
- Carry out daily housekeeping and safety reporting.
- Willing to be trained on a mobile equipment other Precast equipment as required
- Complete maintenance and daily housekeeping in plant and yard as assigned.
- Follow all safety protocols and must be able to work safely in a physically demanding environment.
- Work overtime as required.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Perform all tasks in accordance with safety and operational requirements.
Qualifications
- Completion of grade 12 education or equivalent
- Concrete finisher experience considered an asset
- Aptitude for balancing safety as the priority with the demands of production
- Ability to lift, pull and pull 50+ lbs. regularly and safely.
- Ability to climb ladders regularly and safely.
- Ability to operate heavy machinery.
- Able to stand for long periods of time and complete repetitive work (repetitive overhead reaching/ movements)
- Positive attitude and motivated to contribute to high production effort.
- Mechanically inclined with an aptitude for problem solving and troubleshooting would be considered an asset.
- Strong team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)
- Willingness to work overtime as required during peak season.
- Hardworking, high integrity takes ownership.
Please note: This is a full-time permanent position, Hours of work: Monday to Friday - 40 hours per week (day/eve/night shift) with opportunity for overtime. The successful candidate may be offered a day or night shift based on business needs, flexibility is required.
We understand the importance of investing in and developing our people. We are collaborative and team oriented. We provide our team with the opportunities to grow, and we create a safe environment for our people to bring fresh ideas to the table. And we like people with a "let's get it done" attitude! If this sounds like the right fit for you, please show your interest by submitting your cover letter and resume.
We are committed to offering equal employment opportunities in our workplace and encourage applications from Women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities.
For more information on The Shaw Group of Companies please visit our website: www.shawgroupltd.com
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