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Yard Dresser / Labourer
@ Foremost
Lloydminster, Alberta
Overview
Foremost is hiring a full-time Yard/Dresser/Labourer at its Lloydminster, AB facility, reporting into its Pressure department. The role dresses grain bins, tanks and pressure vessels, does material handling, shop and yard housekeeping, and minor pipe fitting. The posting lists benefits including health, dental, paid vacation and an RRSP or pension match, and notes shift work may be required.
Responsibilities:
- Dress grain bins, tanks and pressure vessels
- Load, unload and operate overhead cranes
- Stock and pick parts for jobs
- Perform shop and yard housekeeping
- Notify management of damage or repairs needed
Requirements summary:
- Strong work ethic and team attitude
- Lift up to 50 lbs repeatedly
- Manufacturing and material handling experience an asset
- Valid driver's licence with clean abstract preferred
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Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-29
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-16
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Manufacturing & production |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory, Warehouse, Outdoors |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · lift 50 lb · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Driver’s licence | preferred |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Tuition support, Wellness, Paid training |
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Foremost
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Full company description
Foremost has been a central player in the Western Canadian energy story going back to 1948, when our energy equipment product lines were under the Universal Industries name. Foremost's energy equipment product lines include: Shop & Field Fabricated Tanks, Industrial Coatings, Oil & Gas Production Equipment, Pressure Vessels, Steam Generators and Compression Equipment. Since 1965, the Foremost name has been associated with our remarkable line of off-road tracked and wheeled vehicles and our Foremost vehicles are in operation around the globe, moving equipment, supplies, and people across some of the most difficult terrain imaginable. However, through strategic acquisitions and growth, Foremost is now one of the largest, most geographically diverse industrial manufacturers in Western Canada. Our mobile equipment product lines include: Code & Non-Code Hydrovac Trucks, Dual Rotary Drills, Tracked & Wheeled Off Highway Vehicles, Mining Equipment & Tooling and Oilfield Drilling Equipment.
- LinkedIn followers
- 5,993
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 333
- Reported office locations
- 1225 64 Avenue NE, Calgary, Alberta T2E 8P9, CA
- 6614 50 Avenue, Lloydminster, Alberta T9V 2W8, CA
- 630 6 Ave SW, Calgary, Alberta, CA
- 9816 100 Ave, Hythe, Alberta T0H, CA
- Business categories
- E-Commerce
- Brand Marketing
- Oil and Gas
- Retail
- Other recorded names
- Foremost
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Foremost has been a central player in the Western Canadian energy story going back to 1948, when our energy equipment product lines were under the Universal Industries name. Foremost's energy equipment product lines include: Shop & Field Fabricated Tanks, Industrial Coatings, Oil & Gas Production Equipment, Pressure Vessels, Steam Generators and Compression Equipment. Since 1965, the Foremost name has been…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Oil and Gas |
| Company size | 501-1,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Calgary, Alberta |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Year founded | 1965 |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 35 |
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Foremost has an immediate opening for a Yard/Dresser/Labourer located at our facility reporting into our Pressure Foremost in Lloydminster, AB.
Responsibilities:
- Dress grain bins, ULCs, tanks, pressure vessels, and similar products as required.
- Perform minor pipe-fitting tasks as required.
- Follow all workplace safety policies, standards, procedures, and applicable regulations.
- Stock parts and pick parts for jobs as required.
- Support inventory control through accurate documentation and reporting of discrepancies.
- Operate overhead cranes and other material-handling equipment safely.
- Load and unload materials from pallets, skids, platforms, and lifting devices.
- Perform other related duties as assigned to support shop and yard operations.
- Assist workers with general shop tasks and material handling.
- Complete assigned tasks in a timely and efficient manner.
- Communicate effectively with supervisors and coworkers.
- Notify management of deficiencies, damage, or items requiring repair.
- Perform basic routine maintenance on tools and equipment as required.
- Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe work area.
- Perform shop clean-up and general housekeeping.
- Collect and remove trash and recyclable materials.
- Clean and stock restrooms.
- Perform yard-related housekeeping tasks as required (e.g., mowing, trimming/whipper snipping, yard clean-up).
Qualifications:
- Strong work ethic and positive team attitude.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Good organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks.
- Physically able to perform duties that may include repetitive lifting (up to 50 lbs), standing, walking, bending, and other manual tasks.
- Safety training is an asset; training will be provided as required.
- Previous experience in manufacturing and material handling is an asset.
- Experience operating overhead cranes or willingness to be trained.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Familiarity with Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and safe handling of cleaning products.
- Attention to detail in maintaining cleanliness and hygiene standards.
- Valid driver’s license with a clean abstract is preferred.
- Experience with fall protection and elevated platforms is an asset (training can be provided).
- Comfortable working at heights and with lifting devices (overhead crane, man lift, etc.).
Work Environment
- Work is performed in shop, yard, and/or office environments, depending on the position.
- Exposure may include noise, dust, odors, fumes, oils, and varying temperatures.
- Some tasks may require working at heights or outdoors in changing weather conditions.
- Shift work may be required, based on operational needs.
What we Offer
- Competitive Compensation.
- In-depth Safety Program. Safety First. Always.
- Flexible, robust benefits for you and your family.
- Paid Vacation.
- Health, Dental & Disability Benefits.
- Company-Matched RRSP or Pension.
- Wellness Programs & Employee Support Programs.
- Collaborative Team Environment.
- Tuition Reimbursement & Apprenticeship Opportunities.
- Career Development & Paid Training Opportunities.
About Foremost
Foremost is a large and diverse mobile equipment manufacturer, specializing in Canadian equipment for oil & gas, mining construction, agriculture, water well and vacuum truck markets. With a solid reputation dating back to 1940, over 600 employees across Alberta and a unique depth of expertise, Foremost is a company with great people, great products and a great future. We have adapted, invented, and evolved all of our products with a view to make them more valuable and profitable for our customers. For more information about Foremost, visit .
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