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Forklift Operator/Laborer

Rocanville, Saskatchewan, Canada
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Location: Rocanville, Saskatchewan, Canada

Position Summary

Execute general construction laborer/operator duties.

Forgen Overview

Forgen is a leading geotechnical and specialty civil construction company operating across North America. We are dedicated to delivering innovative solutions for complex civil, geotechnical, and environmental challenges, guided by our core values of integrity, passion, teamwork, and smart work.

Key Responsibilities

  • Promote and actively support a drug-free workplace, including participation in random drug testing programs.
  • Drive and uphold a strong safety culture, ensuring Incident and Injury Free (IIF) performance at all times.
  • Operate heavy construction equipment used in earthmoving operations, including but not limited to dozers, scrapers, loaders, excavators, and compactors.
  • Perform excavation, grading, and compaction activities in accordance with project specifications.
  • Excavate and load soil and materials into haul trucks for transport, stockpiling, or disposal, including handling of contaminated soils when required.
  • Assist with manual and support tasks, including:
    • Hand excavation
    • Operating manual and mechanical clearing equipment
    • Power washing
    • Traffic control
    • Equipment fueling
    • General site housekeeping
  • Use hand-held mobile radios to coordinate work activities, equipment, and crew resources.
  • Execute tasks based on detailed written and verbal instructions.
  • Read, understand, and comply with all Safety Data Sheets (SDS), safety plans, training materials, maintenance instructions, warning tags, traffic signs, and procedural manuals.
  • Demonstrate the ability to work in challenging conditions, both independently and as part of a team.
  • Maintain flexibility to work extended hours, including evenings and weekends as required.
  • Perform additional assignments and special projects as directed.

Basic Qualifications

  • High School Diploma/GED or equivalent.
  • Experience/Certification operating a forklift, 12K telehandler (zoom boom).

Preferred Qualifications

  • The following safety training is preferred, but not mandatory. Company will provide additional training, as necessary.
    • 40 Hour HAZWOPER training.
    • Competent Person Safety Training
    • 8-Hour Supervisory Training
    • 30-Hour OSHA Construction Safety Training
    • First Aid and CPR

Physical Demands & Work Environment

This role requires lifting up to 50 pounds, extended standing or walking on project sites, climbing in and out of equipment, and working in confined spaces or at heights. Work conditions and demands may vary, with possible exposure to heavy machinery, chemicals, dust, fumes, noise, and extreme weather. Proper PPE, including protective eyewear, gloves, a hard hat, and steel-toed boots, is required. Effective communication, tool use, and adherence to safety protocols are essential.

This job description outlines the general scope of work and is not exhaustive. Employees may be assigned additional duties as needed. Requirements may be adjusted to accommodate disabilities, except where they pose a direct safety risk.

Equal Opportunity

Forgen is an equal-opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination based on any legally protected status. 

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At Forgen, we are committed to protecting your privacy. We collect and use your personal data to manage the recruitment process, including assessing your application, verifying information, and, if applicable, entering into an employment contract. Your information may be shared with authorized third parties who perform services on our behalf, such as background checks, and only where permitted by law. We implement appropriate security measures to safeguard your information and retain it only as long as necessary for recruitment and legal purposes.

You have the right to access, correct, or request deletion of your data, and to withdraw your consent at any time where applicable. For questions or to exercise your rights, please contact hr@forgen.com. 

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