Careers

Recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies, Barkman Concrete Ltd. is a leading manufacturer of precast concrete. Barkman Concrete is a family-owned company where our focused investment to our success is People – Quality – Capacity. Barkman has sustained growth through the contributions of our team members’ commitment to customer service, quality, and innovative products.

As we continue to build our team in Merritt, we currently have opportunities for detailed, focused, and technical minded individuals to join our Operations team as a production worker or machine operator. You will work a day shift schedule, Monday to Friday, with overtime available as required by production needs. On-the-job training is provided in a friendly, team-minded environment.

People Skills: You will have a positive attitude, willingness to help co-workers’ complete tasks, be punctual with a commitment to good attendance and the ability to work with others to problem-solve.

Focus on Quality: You will have an eye for detail and take pride in your workmanship. Barkman takes pride in what we do therefore, a high level of commitment and a can-do attitude towards quality is a vital requirement for this role.

Capacity: You will understand the importance of time management and work ethic towards getting tasks completed and meeting high quality customer service standards.

Some of the responsibilities and qualifications for this role include:

• Crosstrain at various workstations to be able to rotate jobs to build a cohesive team focused on teamwork, problem-solving and continuous improvement
• Follow daily job travelers to ensure orders are complete
• Assist with the Total Preventative Maintenance program for the machine
• Ensure that safety policies are followed by leading by example
• Maintain quality workmanship by following Standard Operating Procedures and quality standards
• Assist with tracking data and information in computer system
• Physical activities include walking, standing, kneeling, bending, lifting (up to 50lbs), reaching, using arms/hands to operate equipment, visually distinguishing colors
• Required to wear a hardhat, safety glasses, safety shoes, hearing protection at all times and a respirator (which requires an employee to be clean-shaven) when needed for specific jobs

The ideal candidate may have:

• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment
• Mechanical aptitude with basic maintenance experience
• Strong numerical and mathematical skills
• Comfortable using computers for entering data and recording information
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Familiar with Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement concepts
• Experience completing quality checks, with an eye for detail to create products that meet customer expectations
• Experience operating heavily automated production equipment would be an asset
• Basic concrete/precast knowledge an asset

To be successful in this role you will have:

• A mindset of problem solving, clear communication and creating a respectful team environment
• Self-motivated with an interest in continual learning/training
• Reliable and punctual
• Able to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Pride in your and your teams’ workmanship, with a commitment to Continuous Improvement
• Interest in learning about how to run various pieces of equipment and machinery

For a full visual tour of how our facility runs you can view the How Barkman’s Pavers are Made video on-line: https://youtu.be/vsqhpm1u244?si=quqvP3o4PCDPn-hA

What we offer:
Barkman offers you group insurance, a retirement savings plan, product discounts and education subsidies. Wages will be dependent on education, skills, and experience. To learn more about our company and products visit www.barkmanconcrete.com