Production Associate

Job Title: PRODUCTION ASSOCIATE

Reports to: Production Supervisor

Indirectly Reports to: Production Lead Hand

Direct Reports: None

Indirect Reports: None

Classification: hourly

Summary/Objective: The Production Associate is accountable for the safe and efficient performance of a variety of tasks associated with the manufacturing of custom architectural millwork pieces.

Main Responsibilities:

• Create, monitor and maintain a well-kept, organized and safe work environment while promoting, complying with and enforcing adherence to health and safety rules, regulations, procedures and policies.
• Safely and efficiently perform tasks as directed including (but not limited to):
• Assist machine operators with preparation, operation and output of machines.
• Perform shipping and receiving duties.
• Load and unload trucks utilizing manual, assisted and powered means.
• Handle and move materials throughout the warehouse and facility.
• Sand and finish wood products.
• Smooth, shape, touch up and repair surfaces and parts.
• Brush, spray, or hand-apply finishing ingredients.
• Clean working areas.
• Act as backup and assist in various areas as needed.
• Set up, operate and maintain a variety of hand and power tools commonly associated with woodworking including screwdrivers, hammers, sanders, chisels, grinders, sprayers and exhaust booths.
• Complete required tasks using a variety of manual methods, tools and supplies including plastic or wood putty, glue, nails, screws, finishing substances (primer, paint, oil, stain, wax, lacquer, sealers), sandpaper, pumice stones, steel wool, solvents.
• Inspect and ensure any machines and equipment are running optimally including cleanliness, oil levels, glue levels, temperatures, grease points, and lock points prior to use.
• Read and precisely follow specifications and work orders to produce specific work components.
• Assess each job to make the most efficient use of resources (time, materials, equipment, manpower).
• Ensure sufficient inventory and select correct product as per work orders.
• Check all material for compliance to quality, damage, defects or debris prior to use and prior to advancing it in the process.
• Handle and organize output from the machine to maximize efficiency and minimize processing errors and damage.
• Keep paths of travel free from sawdust, garbage and debris at all times.
• Adhere to cleaning and maintenance protocols for tools, equipment and working areas.
• Inform supervisors of any repairs required or faults to machines, tools and working areas.
• Train lesser skilled employees as directed.
• Ensure and constantly improve the safety, morale, quality and profitability of our operations through the ongoing implementation of effective methods and strategies.
• Communicate and uphold company policies and procedures.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality at all times.

Competencies:

• Safety focused
• Extreme attention to detail
• Strong hand-eye coordination
• Excellent time-management and multi-tasking skills
• Effective written and oral communication skills to interact with, instruct and inform others
• Demonstrate knowledge of various working materials including various wood species, wood grades, laminates, plywoods, and particle boards.
• Proactive approach with demonstrated initiative and ability to be flexible.
• Ability to take direction, focus and work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work individually and as part of a team.
• Enthusiasm and willingness to learn.
• Fluidity to work with projects based on the imperial system of measurement.

Requirements (education/certifications/licenses/passport/clean drivers abstract):

• Physical capabilities of safely lifting and maneuvering up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to read and understand directives and safety precautions on products and equipment.
• Demonstrated safe use of hand and power tools would be considered an asset.
• Courses in general shop, welding, mechanical drawing, blueprint reading, physics and mathematics would be considered an asset.
• Lift truck license considered an asset.

Working Conditions: All applicable areas within the millwork facility; machine operation; lift truck operation.

Travel Requirements: Travel is not associated with this position.

Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list. Additional tasks may be assigned from time to time or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business needs.

Review Date: March 10, 2021