Loader Operator

Perma-Pipe in Camrose, Alberta Canada is hiring Loader Operators!

We’re looking for dependable and skilled Loader Operators to support operations at our Camrose manufacturing facility. This position plays a key role in the movement and handling of materials, ensuring that production areas remain organized, efficient and safe.

Perma-Pipe Canada, Ltd. is a dynamic, global supplier of pipe coating solutions and factory pre-insulated piping systems serving the oil & gas, district heating and cooling, and industrial markets. With a strong focus on quality, safety, and innovation.

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Camrose is a city of almost 20,000 residents, with the charm of a small town and the amenities of a city serving as a business and regional hub for over 100,000 people. Offering extensive commerce, recreation, health care and education opportunities, Camrose is also one of Alberta’s most picturesque cities, situated on the Stoney Creek River valley.

Additional Pay: Overtime pay

Comprehensive Benefits Package: Dental; Extended Healthcare; Vision; Life Insurance; Disability Insurance; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); RRSP Match

Required:

• Ability to commute: Camrose, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work Schedule: Monday to Friday; Night shift rotation; Weekends as needed
• Must Be: Flexible to work varied shifts, weekends, overtime, or on-call assignments as required
  
  
  

Shift: Must be able to work 10-hour shifts

Qualifications

Essential Job Functions

General Duties

• Operate skid steers and large bucket loaders to safely move raw materials, finished products, and production supplies within the yard and facility.
• Load, unload, and transport piping materials according to production schedules and supervisor direction.
• Perform pre-operation inspections and routine maintenance checks on equipment.
• Ensure safe and efficient handling practices that prevent damage to materials or property.
• Support inventory control and yard organization by staging and storing materials properly.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, forklift operators, and production personnel to coordinate material flow.
• Follow all Perma-Pipe and OSHA/Canadian OHS safety policies, including the use of required PPE.
• Report any mechanical issues, safety hazards, or incidents immediately to supervision.
• Assist Forklift Operators in loading and offloading pipe
• Perform pipe rack construction and maintenance
• Assist in preparation for truck loading and offloading
• Participate in safety/toolbox meetings
• Participate in on-the-job training and any additional training
• Maintain proper housekeeping in assigned work area
• Other duties as required
  
  
  

Qualifications

Qualifications & Skills

• Knowledge of the standard methods, materials, tools, equipment and procedures utilized with all coating types – a plus but not required
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions which are applicable to the work – a plus but not required
• Ability to work overtime
• High School diploma or equivalent preferred
• Must be able to pass pre-employment drug test
• Experience a plus – but NOT required
  
  
  

Physical Demands

• Raise/lower or move objects horizontally.
• Frequent wrist/hand motions.
• Ability to respond quickly to sounds.
• You must move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces.
• Visual acuity required for accuracy and thoroughness of work.
• Standing/walking for more than 90% of shift, including long distances.
• Ability to work in extreme weather.
  
  
  

Education & Certifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, or one year community college preferred.
  
  
  

PERMA-PIPE International Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: PPIH) is a global leader in engineered piping solutions, specializing in insulation systems, containment, anti-corrosion coatings, custom fabrication, leak detection, engineering support, field service, and logistics. For decades, our expertise has set industry benchmarks, backed by ISO 9001, ISO 1401, and ISO 45001 certifications.

With ten production facilities worldwide—including the U.S., Canada, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Qatar, and India—we deliver localized service with global reach, scaling efficiently to meet complex project needs of any size or location.

PERMA-PIPE is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO), providing fair employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information.