Top Benefits
About the role
Join Our Team at Southland Trailers!
Founded 45 years ago, Southland Trailers has grown from a small operation to one of Canada’s largest trailer manufacturers, with over 500 team members. Our approach is simple: people first, processes second, and products third. This philosophy drives everything we do and is the foundation of our success.
At Southland Trailers, we are committed to hard work, open communication, a positive attitude, calculated risk-taking, continuous improvements, and leading with humility and respect for every individual. We understand that these values set us apart from the competition and allow us to build trailers that meet the evolving needs of our customers.
With a commitment to LEAN manufacturing and cutting-edge technology, we deliver high-quality, reliable trailers. Our close-knit, collaborative environment empowers our team to innovate and continuously improve.
If you're looking for a place where you can make a real impact and grow with a company that values its people, Southland Trailers is the place for you!
About the Role
We’re looking for a Painter/Blaster to join our team and help take Southland Trailers to the next level. In this role, you’ll be part of a dynamic team that works together to drive innovation, quality, and success. If you’re a self-starter who loves challenges, we want to hear from you!
What You’ll Do
- Blast various types of trailers and trailer components.
- Prep and seal various types of trailers and trailer components.
- Prime various types of trailers and trailer components.
- Spray paint various types of trailers and trailer components.
- Move trailer frames into the paint booth for final paint via forklift and/or dollies.
- Prepare trailers for paint with filler, and sands as required.
- Maintaining technical equipment for the job and ensuring that they are in working order.
- Meet physical requirements which include lifting 50lbs+, standing for long periods, bending, stooping, reaching, and squatting.
- Communicating positively with supervisors and fellow workers
- Assisting in keeping facility clean, neat, safe, secure, and operating efficiently; Complete daily 5S requirements
- Contributing to a positive and safe working environment
- To read, understand, and comply with the Southland Trailer Corporation’s safety policy and safe work practices, procedures, and rules.
- When a problem/challenge does occur, participate in the solution.
- Verify work completion with assistant/head coach.
- Participate in Hansei meeting.
- Perform other ad hoc duties as assigned by supervisors
What We’re Looking For
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- 1-5 years’ experience in an industrial painting environment
- Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Demonstrate basic mechanical skills and aptitude, including safe operation of hand & power tools.
- Be able to handle items weighing in excess of 35 pounds. This includes lifting
- Diligence and attention to detail.
- Be willing to identify both problems and solutions in the workplace; continuously looking for ways to improve processes and environment.
- Must have a positive attitude, be willing to accept feedback.
- Ability to work effectively and cohesively in a team-based environment.
Why You’ll Love Working Here?
- Competitive Salary with regular performance reviews to ensure you’re always recognized for your hard work.
- Career Growth: Access to great training and development opportunities that support your career journey.
- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a compressed workweek and get a jump start on your weekend!
- Social Fun: Be part of our monthly Social Club—think wing nights, hockey games, family events, BBQs, bowling, and much more!
- Generous Benefits: A comprehensive benefits package for you and your family, because we care about your well-being.
- RRSP Matching to help you build a strong financial future.
- Delicious Perks: Access to our in-house cafeteria, serving fresh, hot breakfast, lunch, and snacks daily!
- Living Wage Employer: Proud to be a certified Living Wage Employer and recognized by HRDC as one of the Best Places to Work 2024 & 2025!
How to Apply
Ready to take the next step in your career? We want to hear from you! Please submit your resume and be sure to include your email address and phone number and let us know why you’d be a perfect fit for the role.
We thank all applicants for their interest in joining Southland Trailers; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
By applying for this position, you consent to Southland Trailer contacting you via the phone number and email address provided.
About Southland Trailers
Southland Trailers, located in Lethbridge, Alberta, has been a manufacturer of quality built products for over 40 years. Southland Trailers offers a complete line of steel dump, flats, cargos, and heavy equipment trailers in the quality brand names Southland, Royal, & Renn.
For the past 40 years Southland Trailer Corp. has been an industry leader of trailer manufacturing in Western Canada. We have grown to become one of the largest steel product manufactures in Southern Alberta, with a customer base that stretches across Western Canada, the Territories, Ontario and several bordering US states.
Our vision is founded on quality and adding value to our product. Throughout our history, Southland Trailer Corp. has built solid relationships through our commitment to the quality of our product, and the customer service provided. This pattern of excellence continues today, and is the blueprint for our success tomorrow.
Top Benefits
About the role
Join Our Team at Southland Trailers!
Founded 45 years ago, Southland Trailers has grown from a small operation to one of Canada’s largest trailer manufacturers, with over 500 team members. Our approach is simple: people first, processes second, and products third. This philosophy drives everything we do and is the foundation of our success.
At Southland Trailers, we are committed to hard work, open communication, a positive attitude, calculated risk-taking, continuous improvements, and leading with humility and respect for every individual. We understand that these values set us apart from the competition and allow us to build trailers that meet the evolving needs of our customers.
With a commitment to LEAN manufacturing and cutting-edge technology, we deliver high-quality, reliable trailers. Our close-knit, collaborative environment empowers our team to innovate and continuously improve.
If you're looking for a place where you can make a real impact and grow with a company that values its people, Southland Trailers is the place for you!
About the Role
We’re looking for a Painter/Blaster to join our team and help take Southland Trailers to the next level. In this role, you’ll be part of a dynamic team that works together to drive innovation, quality, and success. If you’re a self-starter who loves challenges, we want to hear from you!
What You’ll Do
- Blast various types of trailers and trailer components.
- Prep and seal various types of trailers and trailer components.
- Prime various types of trailers and trailer components.
- Spray paint various types of trailers and trailer components.
- Move trailer frames into the paint booth for final paint via forklift and/or dollies.
- Prepare trailers for paint with filler, and sands as required.
- Maintaining technical equipment for the job and ensuring that they are in working order.
- Meet physical requirements which include lifting 50lbs+, standing for long periods, bending, stooping, reaching, and squatting.
- Communicating positively with supervisors and fellow workers
- Assisting in keeping facility clean, neat, safe, secure, and operating efficiently; Complete daily 5S requirements
- Contributing to a positive and safe working environment
- To read, understand, and comply with the Southland Trailer Corporation’s safety policy and safe work practices, procedures, and rules.
- When a problem/challenge does occur, participate in the solution.
- Verify work completion with assistant/head coach.
- Participate in Hansei meeting.
- Perform other ad hoc duties as assigned by supervisors
What We’re Looking For
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- 1-5 years’ experience in an industrial painting environment
- Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Demonstrate basic mechanical skills and aptitude, including safe operation of hand & power tools.
- Be able to handle items weighing in excess of 35 pounds. This includes lifting
- Diligence and attention to detail.
- Be willing to identify both problems and solutions in the workplace; continuously looking for ways to improve processes and environment.
- Must have a positive attitude, be willing to accept feedback.
- Ability to work effectively and cohesively in a team-based environment.
Why You’ll Love Working Here?
- Competitive Salary with regular performance reviews to ensure you’re always recognized for your hard work.
- Career Growth: Access to great training and development opportunities that support your career journey.
- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a compressed workweek and get a jump start on your weekend!
- Social Fun: Be part of our monthly Social Club—think wing nights, hockey games, family events, BBQs, bowling, and much more!
- Generous Benefits: A comprehensive benefits package for you and your family, because we care about your well-being.
- RRSP Matching to help you build a strong financial future.
- Delicious Perks: Access to our in-house cafeteria, serving fresh, hot breakfast, lunch, and snacks daily!
- Living Wage Employer: Proud to be a certified Living Wage Employer and recognized by HRDC as one of the Best Places to Work 2024 & 2025!
How to Apply
Ready to take the next step in your career? We want to hear from you! Please submit your resume and be sure to include your email address and phone number and let us know why you’d be a perfect fit for the role.
We thank all applicants for their interest in joining Southland Trailers; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
By applying for this position, you consent to Southland Trailer contacting you via the phone number and email address provided.
About Southland Trailers
Southland Trailers, located in Lethbridge, Alberta, has been a manufacturer of quality built products for over 40 years. Southland Trailers offers a complete line of steel dump, flats, cargos, and heavy equipment trailers in the quality brand names Southland, Royal, & Renn.
For the past 40 years Southland Trailer Corp. has been an industry leader of trailer manufacturing in Western Canada. We have grown to become one of the largest steel product manufactures in Southern Alberta, with a customer base that stretches across Western Canada, the Territories, Ontario and several bordering US states.
Our vision is founded on quality and adding value to our product. Throughout our history, Southland Trailer Corp. has built solid relationships through our commitment to the quality of our product, and the customer service provided. This pattern of excellence continues today, and is the blueprint for our success tomorrow.