Oxidizer Helper

Job Description

The Oxidizer Helper is a one‑year fixed‑term contract to provide support to the Oxidizer Operator.

Wage: IKO Calgary General Labour Rate ($27.09)

• Adhere to all IKO’s safety policies, programs, and procedures.
• Complete all Health & Safety pre‑start checklists for operational tasks.
• Assist with the completion of daily operations checklists and SOCs.
• Assist the Oxidizer Operator in daily operational tasks to ensure equipment is running to standard. Notify any deficiencies and assist with corrective actions.
• Monitor and record readings on operating equipment and alert the Oxidizer Operator when readings are out of range.
• Assist the Oxidizer Operator in monitoring and ensuring products meet established quality specifications.
• Document quality checks at regular intervals.
• Operate counterbalance or propane‑powered forklift.
• Document production numbers and items contributing to downtime (using a computerized system and hand‑written reports).
• Conduct general housekeeping duties of the area and trailer.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisory staff.

• Highly motivated, self‑starter with strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and follow instructions.
• Ability to read basic measurement tools and follow proper work instructions.
• Previous experience in heavy‑industrial manufacturing, construction, or similar industry preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of counter‑balance forklift operating experience (recommended).
• Comfortable working in a dusty environment.
• Manual dexterity.
• Attention to detail.
• Fluent in verbal and written English.

• Ability to safely lift up to 50 pounds on a routine basis.
• Comfortable standing for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to work at heights and in confined spaces.
• Ability to operate a pallet jack to move material.
• Ability to regularly stand, use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, and frequently reach with hands and arms. Outlook includes walking, climbing or balancing, and stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
• Must be able to work 12‑hour shifts on alternate days with rotating weekends off.
• Must be flexible and able to work other shifts, overtime and weekends when needed.

ICO recognizes that its success is due to its employees. We offer competitive compensation, health care, a progressive and challenging workplace, a commitment to teamwork and integrity.

IKO Industries Ltd. is an equal‑opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability. Accommodations are available on request for candidates in all selection process stages.