Production Associate

Nothers The Award Store, located in London, Ontario, is looking for a Production Associate with experience in a manufacturing environment specifically using laser engravers.

**General responsibilities**:
The Production Associate is responsible for assembly of products using bolts, screws, clips, soldering tools, and assorted fasteners and operating variety of hand tools and equipment to produce custom products and/or decorate them according to the artwork specifications. He/she is responsible for checking products for quality and correct specifications, meeting daily production quotas, documenting production records, and following all safety protocols and workplace policies.

The Production Associate is responsible for maintaining safe and clean workstation and complying with all company policies and procedures.

**Core responsibilities include**:

- Work in production according to established procedures
- Operate the process equipment when it is required.
- Follow the artwork instructions to complete the orders
- Pack the orders according to the customer’s specifications.
- Follow high quality standards for the final products
- Meet daily production quotas
- Assist Operations Manager with other production areas (shipping, inventory)
- Follow all safety protocols and workplace policies
- Support new product development and continuous improvement by integrating tools into processes
- Assist in training new team members in problem-solving techniques and on-the-spot production troubleshooting
- Identify areas for waste reduction
- Ensure ongoing compliance with local, national, and international standards and legislation

**Qualifications**:

- Knowledge of workplace safety and safe lifting and handling procedures
- Ability to follow the entire order production process.
- Effective verbal and listening communications skills
- Knowledge of appropriate materials, methods, and the tools required in various assembly processes
- Good manual dexterity (hand, hand with arm, two hands) and multi-limb coordination
- Ability to work independently and complete daily activities according to work schedule
- Ability to lift and move heavy objects (up to 50 lbs.), walk, and stand for long periods of time and perform strenuous physical labor
- Attention to detail is critical
- Quick learner with ability to learn and use company’s database program
- Knowledge of First Aid and CPR an asset

**Core Competencies**:
**Ethics and integrity
- Respect diversity
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Innovative thinking
- Quality orientation
- Time management
- Good attendance record
- Flexibility/adaptability
- Problem solving and sound judgement.
- Development and continuous learning

**Working Conditions**:

- Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30om with opportunity for occasional overtime
- Fast paced work environment with plenty of interruptions
- Performing physical labour and repetitive tasks and standing for extended periods of time
- Occasional work with a variety of hand and power tools
- No open-toe shoes on the production floor

**Nothers Core Values**:
At Nothers the Award Store, our core values are not just words on paper; they are the principles that guide our daily actions and decisions. We firmly believe in building up others with intentionality, showing love and respect in all our interactions. We understand that failure is a part of growth, and we embrace it, learning from our mistakes to continually improve.

We are committed to living healthy lives, seeking growth in all aspects - financially, intellectually, physically, relationally, emotionally, and spiritually. Collaboration is at the heart of our success, as we maximize the power of team unity to achieve our goals. We pride ourselves on being lean and effective, always striving to advocate an efficient and significant life and operation.

Pursuing excellence is non-negotiable at Nothers, and we encourage each team member to strive for greatness in all they do. We also understand the importance of nurturing safe and current relationships, both within our team and with our customers and partners. These values define who we are and shape the positive impact we have in our community and beyond. Join us in embodying these values and making a difference every day.
- Build up Others: Love Others with Intentionality.
- Embrace Change: Choose Transformation over Comfort.
- Fail Forward: Leverage the Learning of Failure.
- Live Healthy: Seek Growth - Financially, Intellectually, Physically, Relationally, Emotionally and Spiritually
- Pursue Excellence: Strive for Greatness in all you do.
- Collaborate: Maximize the Power of Team Unity.
- Be Lean and Effective: Advocate an Efficient and Significant Life.
- Nurture Safe Relationships: Keep our Relationships Current.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Additional pay:

- Bonus pay

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day