Production / Operator Associate (Contract)

**Who we are**:
Superior Glove is a family-owned company with over 100 years in designing and manufacturing innovative hand protection for every major hazard. We innovate to fit the protection workers need into comfortable PPE they’ll want to wear. Headquartered in Acton, Canada, Superior Glove has grown from humble beginnings to a global contender, with 8 locations across Ontario, Newfoundland, Alberta, Quebec, Honduras, New York, Louisiana and Mexico.

Do you put people first? Are you passionate about creating a great product experience for customers? Are you innovative? A self-starter? Adaptable? Like to have fun? You could be part of the Superior Glove Works team

We are currently recruiting for the temporary contract position of **Production / Operator Associates **to work **Midnights** in its Global Headquarters located in Acton, ON, Canada.

**More about the role**:
Reporting to the Production - Team Leader on midnight shift, the **Production / Operator Associate** is responsible for filling orders accurately and efficiently. This individual is also responsible for product preparation, finishing, quality assurance, and act as back up operator for the Dip Line. As Operator back up the individual would be responsible for ensuring the Dip Line is operating in safe and proper manner to produce a high-quality product that meets the high standard set by Superior Glove

This individual is highly skilled at quality assurance, communication, sorting, and finishing, packing as well as working with production machinery including dip line by placing gloves on hand forms, Vend-Pak, and sewing machines.

Hours are: Monday to Thursday from 10:30 p.m. until 7 a.m. and Fridays from 10:30 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.

**Responsibilities**:

- Place gloves on hand forms on the dip line machine; hands and wrists dexterity required for this task
- Verify orders and ensure accurate labelling
- Packing orders accurately, conducting quality checks and sorting of gloves
- Communicate quality issues as they arise
- Utilize vend-pak machine for individual packaging and/or pack gloves in bags by the dozen with accuracy
- Sewing and serging labels, seams and other required product finishes
- Logo stamping and silk screening
- Gluing material components
- Work in the clean room, wearing regulated attire
- Responsible for general upkeep of each workstation, ensuring clean for next person on rotation
- Back up Operator duties include all activities from pre-dipping preparation, start up and operation of dip line to post dip operations

**Qualifications & Requirements**:

- Minimum one (1) year working experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment required
- Previous experience operating and maintaining production machinery is considered an asset
- Good communication skills with the ability to follow oral and written instruction
- Attention to detail to follow quality standards and meet customer packing requirements
- Basic math skills to ensure accuracy
- Demonstrated ability with hand and wrist motion, to sort, place gloves on hand forms, use stamping and packing machinery and equipment
- Ability to use a sewing machine is considered an asset
- Ability to lift up to 35 lbs.

**Why work for us?**

When you work at Superior Glove, you are part of the family

Some of the benefits/perks include:

- Yearly contenders and recipients of multiple prestigious awards including Canada’s Best Managed for over 10 years, Canada’s Safest Manufacturer, Achievers 50 Most Engaged Workplaces, Canada’s Excellence Business Award and more
- Equivalent of three weeks’ vacation per year to start for all permanent, full-time team members PLUS two paid days off on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve
- Fantastic Health & Wellness benefits, including RRSP contribution program
- Enjoy our Recognition Program to gain access to fantastic rewards
- Access to our on-site fitness lessons, equipment, “Grab and Go” bikes and more
- Take part in community and company events, staff lunch adventures and annual barbeques