Production Labourer

About the Role

CertainTeed Canada is seeking a Production Labourer to join our team in Winnipeg. As a key member of our production team, you will be responsible for assisting in various activities throughout the manufacturing plant, including operating a forklift, equipment operation, and performing quality checks.

Key Responsibilities

• Learn and assist in a variety of activities throughout the manufacturing plant
• Perform all duties safely and efficiently following company safety standards
• Make equipment and process adjustments to ensure proper specifications for the finished product are met
• Perform quality checks and record results in production and quality computer database
• Change settings on equipment during changeovers
• Perform some routine cleaning, inspecting, and minor maintenance on equipment

Requirements

• Minimum grade 12 education and some post-secondary education preferred
• Must be a team and customer service-oriented individual
• Perform all duties safely and efficiently and follow all company safety standards
• Able to recognize unsafe conditions or hazards in the work area
• Able to work 8 or 12-hour rotating shifts, including days, evenings, nights, and weekends
• Able to maintain a high standard for housekeeping in the work area
• Forklift or mobile equipment experience a plus. Training provided
• Able to learn to operate automated plant manufacturing equipment and recognize deviations from standard operating parameters
• Able to use Windows computers and perform tests on manufactured products according to standard test methods using measurement devices such as tape measures and micrometers
• Must be comfortable with completing written production forms
• Must be able to interact, communicate, and work effectively and professionally with all employees and management staff in a team-oriented environment
• Experience with TPM, WCM, Lean manufacturing, and 5S is an asset.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to work in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Job includes tasks that require walking, bending, twisting, gripping, stair and ladder climbing, entering confined spaces, navigating rough terrain, and occasional lifting
• Must be capable of wearing personal protective equipment necessary to comply with government and company safety standards

About Us

CertainTeed is a subsidiary of Saint-Gobain, one of the top 100 industrial companies in the world. We're proud to be a Top Employer and offer a great opportunity to contribute to our growth and success.

For 113 years, CertainTeed has been synonymous with quality, trust, innovation, and service. Our team designs, manufactures and distributes materials and solutions in the construction and building materials market. We provide comfort, performance and safety while addressing the challenges of sustainable construction, resource efficiency and climate change.