Shop Hand and Production Assistant

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We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Shop Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical mind with assembly background and experience in a warehouse environment. This role involves fabricating, assembling, and maintaining various products using sewing machines, wood working equipment, plus hand and power tools. The Shop Assistant will play a crucial role in ensuring that operations run smoothly and efficiently.

Skill Required

Background in manufacturing, assembly, other related production, basic machines - cutting tools and or construction equipment, and must know basic sewing industrial or machines to feel confident learning to develop the skill further.

Involved experience in operations side of shipping out goods and packaging.

Fluent in English

• Excellent communication skills and ability to work well within a team environment.
• Working in group production or a workshop.
• Previous experience in a warehouse setting is preferred.

Physically able and mobile to lift and move minimum 50lbs to waist height or greater.

Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.

Willingness to learn new skills and adapt to changing tasks as needed.

Traits and Personal Attributes

• Keen interest in working in a close team environment.
• Enjoys learning on the job.
• Flexible and adaptable to constructing furniture and cutting and sewing fabrics.
• Understands shop upkeep to prevent damage to raw materials in the production process.
• Flexible at tasks.
• Open minded.
• Good with learning new skills.
• Friendly.
• Values personal accountability.
• Wants to grow personally and professionally.
• Trustworthy.
• Ethical.
• Appreciates our conscious efforts to follow B-Corp practices.

Experience
Min. 12 months Experience production or sewing or working with equipment in a shop.

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.
• Other certifications are an asset, please specify.

Additional Experience (as an Asset)

• Tailor.
• Wood worker.

Job Responsibilities / Tasks

Working with materials for garments or upholstery:

• Cutting materials including fabrics and wood.
• Marking and taking accurate measurements.
• Sewing with machines and at times by hand.
• Attention to detail.
• Packaging (taping/wrapping with care), boxing and shipping.
• Labeling.
• Prioritizing.
• Organization of tasks.
• Involved in multiple areas of operations.
• Works safely and uses safety gear provided.
• Fabricate and assemble components according to specifications and drawings.
• Operate hand tools and power tools safely and effectively.
• Assist in the organization and maintenance of the warehouse / shop / studio space.
• Perform quality checks on finished products to ensure they meet required standards.
• Operate forklifts to move materials and products as needed.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment by adhering to safety protocols.
• Collaborate with team members to improve processes and efficiency within the shop.

PPE Required, or covers may be provided.
* Safety toe(d) shoes or boots.

* Ability to operate a forklift; certification is a plus but not required at hiring (training may be provided).

Lindsay and Fischer is an equal opportunity employer focused on growth and education in the workplace. Safety is our highest priority. We also acknowledge the land and many unceded territories we live, grow, share, and build on with our partners and clients.

Join our team as a Shop Assistant where your skills will contribute significantly to our operations while providing you with opportunities for growth and leadership in this position that has the potential to develop into a full-time position as we expand our shared business model.

Location of our shop will change in 2025 to be closer to Red Deer, please note driving in all weather conditions to be onsite for most shifts, however some admin work or assembly tasks may be work from home as an option.

Only applicants required to interview based on presented skill set and cover letter will be contacted. Thank you for your application.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent, Apprenticeship.

Pay: $20.00-$25.00 per hour.

Expected hours: No more than 20 per week.

Benefits:

• Company events.
• Dental care.
• Extended health care.
• Flexible schedule.
• Work from home.

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required.

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift.
• Day shift.
• Evening shift.
• Weekends as needed.

Application question(s):

• Are you willing to work evenings and weekends?

Experience:

• Warehouse: 1 year (preferred).
• Sewing: 1 year (preferred).
• Assembly: 1 year (preferred).

Language:

• Fluent English (required).

Licence/Certification:

• Forklift Licence (preferred).

Work Location: In person.