This role requires 10,000 to 30,000 steps per day.

Job Description Summary

The Production Associate utilizes a variety of methods to ensure frames and mats are produced to customer specifications, and moves product through the production process while following safety rules, meeting productivity standards and achieving attendance requirements.

Major Activities
1. Inspection

Inspect that a quality corner join is achieved on each assembled frame (Join)
Inspect the mat for quality of the cut, visual defects, and imperfections
Reject frames/mats that do not meet quality specifications, following internal recut procedures
Measure and cut pieces of foam board, ensuring quality standards are followed (correct size, clean edges), and orders are kept in sequence
Ensure frame/mat is sized per order and overall finish quality is maintained (Join, Wedge, Metal, and Mat)
2. Product Flow
Receive product from trucks; load into proper racks/bins
Store mats/frames in storage racks utilizing an RF scan gun
Secure frames/mats in shipping cartons and adhere proper shipping documents to packages
3. Safety & Organization
Maintain a rest area and clean production area for safe and efficient operation, including replenishment of supplies
Follow all safety requirements
Wear appropriate safety equipment at all times
Minimum Education
High School Diploma, G.E.D., or equivalent
Minimum Type of experience the job requires
1 year experience in manufacturing or equipment maintenance
Other
Ability to communicate effectively
Verbal and numerical intelligence
Accurately read a tape measure and ruler
Accurately read and match number sequences
Differentiate between quality cuts, join, and color
Physical Requirements
Constantly stand and frequently walk, and constantly use foot controls
Frequently bend from waist and twist
Constantly lift up to 30lbs/13.6kgs and occasionally lift up to 50lbs/23.6kgs from floor to overhead
Occasionally reach horizontally and overhead
Constantly push/pull total body from floor to overhead and constantly reach horizontally
Feel with the touch of the fingers
Constantly grasp, carry, and push with both hands
Constantly move arms, hands and fingers to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects
Review physical requirements matrix for all requirements

Work Environment

High noise levels and moving machinery
Work environment is not climate-controlled and subject to dust and high/low temperatures

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $17.60 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress
Company events
Dental care
Employee assistance program
Extended health care
Life insurance
On-site parking
Paid time off
RRSP match
Store discount

Experience:

Manufacturing: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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