Equipment Operator / Building Moving

Fero International is a modular construction company based in Stoney Creek, Ontario. In our 300,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art facility that was purpose-built for modular, we design and manufacture volumetric modular buildings for diverse markets across Canada, including healthcare, education, housing, commercial and industrial. Our modular solutions reduce construction time, improve quality control, and promote sustainable building practices.

By joining the Fero team as an Equipment Operator, you'll achieve:

• A safe work environment.
• Competitive hourly rate.
• Comprehensive benefits.
• Friendly, team environment.
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, and high-performing team.

Key Accountabilities:

• Use cranes, rigging and hoists to load, unload modules for both shipping and receiving.
• Transport Modules to various locations within the facility.
• Secure Modules for transportation within Fero facilities.
• Maintain yard, refueling heaters, welders and equipment and ensuring timbers, stands and equipment are properly setup, cleaned and stored.
• Set up frames within the yard as needed.
• Operate and manage heavy transport and lifting equipment.
• Collaborate with Production teams to define plans prior to execution as needed, ensuring tasks are executed effectively, safely and timely.
• Proactively identify issues that may impact production schedule, safety or quality and notify Supervisors and Production Manager.
• Adhere to production schedules, communicating and updating teams involved of any changes as needed.
• Document and report on completed tasks, keeping accurate records of work performed in Fieldwire and 4S systems.
• Maintain a safe work environment by observing, following standards and procedures, and complying with regulations and codes.
• Ensure that all business activities are performed with the highest ethical standards and in compliance with the Fero Code of Business Conduct.
• May perform other duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 1 year of experience in heavy equipment operation.
• Knowledge and usage of measuring, hand and power tools.
• Certification in Forklift operation.
• Proven experience with crane operation required, certification will be an asset.
• Ability to establish load capacities and distribution, lifting points and equipment limits.
• Strong problem solving, communication and organizational skills.
• Comfortable with MS Office and computer applications, familiar with Fieldwire and 4S will be an asset.
• Ability to work overtime and/or weekends if required.

Physical Requirements:

• Bending, crouching, kneeling, lifting, tight spaces and ladder use
• Must stand for long periods, with frequent lifting up to 50lbs
• Able to work in all weather conditions including outdoors
• Working at heights
• Wearing PPE such as safety boots, safety vest, safety glasses and gloves.

What We Offer:

Fero provides career opportunities with continuous learning and growth in parallel with competitive compensation, benefits and value offerings that support the wellbeing of our team members.

Fero International Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that at is committed to diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace that is free from discrimination on all protected grounds under the Human Rights Act.. We welcome all to apply including, women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.

We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner, through the implementation of the requirements of the AODA and its applicable regulations. If you require accommodation under the AODA during any step of the application process, please advise your recruiter contact.

How To Apply:

If this opportunity interests you, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Please note that only candidates selected will be contacted for the next steps.

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Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

Stoney Creek, ON L8E 6A2: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

Heavy equipment operation: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person