Warehouse Team Member (day-shift)

Company’s Introduction:

VPC Group Inc. is a Canadian Manufacturer specializing in converting chemicals and fiber into quality foam and nonwoven products for the home furnishing, healthcare, medical foam markets. A privately owned company, VPC Group is committed to creating a positive work experience for employees by providing them with a safe work environment and opportunities for growth. VPC Group has become a supplier of choice by committing to operational excellence, investing in technology, and being close to our customers to deliver exceptional service.

Summary

The ideal candidate must demonstrate/possess the following skills, abilities and competencies:

Safety & Cleaning Responsibilities:

· Follow: 5S Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardized, Sustain

· Identify, report and avoid all hazards

· Always operate with safety in mind

· Report any near misses to supervisor

· Sweep factory floors, Collect/Empty garbage

· Use baler to compact excess material

· Clear machines of build-up and organize work areas

· Lift/push/pull up to 50 lbs

Shipping/Packing Responsibilities:

· Package finished products according to customer requirements

· Stack finished products in designated areas and/or on skids

· Load trucks/trailers

· Lift/push/pull up to 50 lbs and read and understand labels

Material handling:

· Locate/retrieve/move/ place products and raw materials in the warehouse

· Adhere materials together using gluing equipment and techniques

· Transfer materials to manufacturing cells using carts

· Lift/push/pull up to 50 lbs

– Increase the productivity and throughput.

Get schedule from supervisor and finish all the targets on time

Get all the lines and materials ready for smooth production runs ahead of time

Organize and motivate line staff to get productivity

Changeovers & efficient material movement

Quality checks

Downtime & waste reduction

Requirement:

· Must have a reliable method of transportation

· Must be dependable, trustworthy and value accountability

· Good physical condition for lifting and standing for periods of time

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: From $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• RRSP match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 1 year (preferred)
• warehouse: 3 years (required)

Work Location: In person