Production Worker - Hamilton, Canada - Blake Medical Distribution

Blake Medical Distribution

Verified Company

Hamilton, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Role

Job Summary

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities:

Day shift 8:30am6:00pm, Monday to Friday (8hour shifts)
8:30 5pm, 9am 5:30pm and 9:30 6pm
Overtime where required
Must be able to work in a fastpaced environment, repetitive tasks, physically demanding, manual dexterity, attention to detail, positive attitude.
Ability to meet physical demands, including reaching, bending, walking, standing, and performing repetitive actions throughout the shift, with the ability to occasionally lift up 50lbs
Expect to receive exposure and training in all aspects of the production floor and hands on experience with the full range of our equipment.

Responsibilities and Duties

Cutting cushions, accessories and backs to the correct size for product assembly using band saw, table saw & scissors
Assembling backrests using screwdrivers and wrenches
Working at the glue stations using hot glue as well as waterbased glue and sprays with pressurized spray guns.
Assembling hardware for headrests and backrests
Building boxes and packaging product in them for shipping
Being a part of the quality control procedure
Package products for shipping.
Using powered and hand tools; drills, heat guns, screw drivers, socket sets, wrenches to repair mattress pumps
Wiping down cushions that have come back with sanitizing solution to disinfect products
Cleaning our products in our industrial washing machines and dryers
Testing products to make sure they are in working condition before restocking.
Maintain work area, clean and orderly.
Ensure facility and equipment is in safe working condition and conduct routine maintenance and start up shut down procedures.
General cleaning such as but not limited to sweeping & mopping floors and cleaning equipment.
Assisting other staff with various duties as required.
Energetic, ability to work autonomously, adapt rapidly to changing circumstances and situations and manage stressful situations.
Collaborative and teamoriented
English verbal, reading comprehension and writing skills.
Dedicated to getting the job done while meeting established standards of quality, safety and client satisfaction.

Qualifications and Skills

Essential Skills:

Document use, numeracy, oral communication, working with others, continuous learning, hand & power tools, measuring equipment, safe product handling.

Bonus Skills (not required):

Forklift certification, WHMIS 2015 certificate, First Aid, Worker Health and Safety in 4 Steps certification and any other Health and Safety certificates or certifications.

Experience:

Bonus if you have the following;
- fast paced environment: 2 years