Truss Assembler

Family-run for nearly 50 years, KOTT Inc. is one of Ontario’s largest suppliers of residential construction products and services. Our more than 250 employees serve builders and contractors from four manufacturing and distribution locations in Ottawa and the GTA.

Our truss manufacturing team plays a huge role in delivering on KOTT’s promise to get our customers what they need, when they need it. We are looking for full-time Assemblers for our Ottawa truss shop.

**What’s the opportunity?**

KOTT trusses literally put a roof over people’s heads. Your sense of accomplishment will come from doing a physically challenging job, and producing such an important component of people’s homes. You thrive on the teamwork and work ethic that is required to meet the demands of our fast-paced environment. You value working in a safe workplace as much as we take pride in providing one.

**Why join KOTT?**
- Group benefits plan - includes medical, dental & vision care
- Health & wellness flex spending account - $500/year
- Employee recognition program - $6000 in prizes awarded/year
- Community support - $100/year given to a community organization of your choosing
- KOTT Store - employees get 50% off branded clothing
- Paid uniforms for customer-facing employees
- Annual boot allowance for Operations employees
- Employee & Family Assistance Program - free counselling, self-help resources available 24/7
- Hiring referral bonuses - $250 for each successful hire you recommend
- Performance assessments held twice/year
- Employee & family events
- Five core values guide the way we run our business
- Occupational Health & Safety is a priority
- **Your day-to-day**_
- Preparing and assembling pre-fabricated roof trusses
- Using hand tools and power tools
- Picking orders
- Stacking lumber at saws
- Assisting with the movement of semi-finished and finished product

**What you need to succeed**
- **Experience**_
- You have experience with power tools
- You have experience working with your hands
- Framing experience is considered a strong asset
- Forklift experience is considered a strong asset
- **Skills & Qualifications**_
- You are quality and detail-oriented
- You enjoy and are able to work well as part of a team
- You can communicate well in English

Please note that CSA-approved safety footwear is required - KOTT will provide other PPE

**Applicants please note**
- Reliable transportation is essential as KOTT is not on a bus route
- Pay will be based on skills and experience
- KOTT Inc. is an equal opportunity employer

KOTTP

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

**Salary**: $20.00-$23.50 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- Day shift
- No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Ottawa, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Forklift: 1 year (preferred)
- Framing: 1 year (preferred)

**Language**:

- English (required)

Work Location: One location