About Us

Peaskie Minerals is a premier supplier of domestically sourced proppants and silica flour to the West Central Sedimentary Basin (WCSB). Our facility is located approximately 12 km north of Redwater or a 45-minute drive from north Edmonton.

Please note this is NOT a camp position. Candidates must live in the area or be willing to commute.

Position: General Labourer

Terms of Employment: Full Time, Seasonal

Rate: $28.88/hourly – $31.19/hourly, Overtime after 8 hours per day

Schedule: 7 on, 7 off, Days and Nights - 12 hours per day.

Hours of Work: 7:00am-7:00pm, 7:00pm-7:00am

We Offer

- Competitive wages

- Overtime after 8 hours per day and for all hours worked if called in on a scheduled day off

- Annual boot allowance

- Travel allowance (dependent on location)

- Night shift premiums

- Health Care Spending Account

- Opportunities for growth within the company

General Duties & Responsibilities

- Remove snow, sand and other debris from the truck scale and outside areas of the plant

- Operate various types of equipment (skid steer, loader, zoom boom, etc.) and provide general maintenance as required

- Assist the Plant Operator with screen changes

- Assist with taking and screening quality control samples

- Responsible for belt changes, greasing of the rotex and elevator bearings

- Must be willing to climb sand bins (approx. 60 feet) and elevator towers (approx. 110 feet)

- Provide general housekeeping throughout the plant, shop, and equipment areas

- Participate in all required company safety meetings, toolbox talks and cross-shift communication

- Take an active role in the improvement of health and safety in the workplace

- Must ensure a solid understanding of, and comply with the principles of the company’s Code of Ethics

- Other duties as assigned

Experience

- Experienced in operating a skid steer is considered an asset

- Experience in a construction and/or manufacturing environment is considered an asset

- Demonstrates general mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot basic mechanical related issues

Education & Training

- Must have a valid Class 5 driver’s license

Pre-Employment Screening

- Drug and Alcohol testing

- Mask Fit

- Audiometry

- Criminal Record Check

- Clean/Acceptable Driver Abstract

Job Type: Seasonal

Pay: $28.88-$31.19 per hour

Application question(s):

- Are you aware this position is based out of Opal, AB?

- Are you able to reliably commute to the jobsite in Opal, AB?

Licence/Certification:

- Class 5 Licence (required)

Work Location: In person