General Labourer

**Join the #1 greeting card team in Canada**

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**General Labourer - 3 Months Contract - Field Position**

**General Summary**

**Seeking an entry level general labourer with basic assembly/merchandising/installation skills for a specified contract period of 3 Months.**

**Carlton Cards Values**

At Carlton Cards, we work to make the world a more thoughtful and caring place. Every. Single. Day

We are creative and we bring our creativity to everything we do.

We thrive on innovation and understand that innovation thrives on diverse thinking, smart risk taking and continuous improvement.

We recognize that great collaboration inspires great ideas, and we benefit when we connect with each other, our partners and our customers.

We pursue success and celebrate the opportunities it provides.

We care about people and treat them with respect.

Reporting to the District Manager, and under the guidance and direction from the Field Manager (or Lead Installation Supervisor), the Casual Labourer is responsible for the assembly, removal and installation of display fixtures, parts and/or merchandise at the customer’s premises. Through the use of Best Practice techniques, the Casual Labourer will merchandise products to corporate standards where necessary. The Casual Labourer will also assist to maintain storage (public storage) units with fixture parts.

This is a Temporary assignment with irregular scheduling based on business needs; expected to work up to
**30 hours per week** based on assigned workload; will be paid for all hours worked. Some days may finish early based on job requirements.

Must be able to arrive at specific work location
**as early as 8:00 AM**

**Key Duties & Responsibilities**
- Meets with Carlton staff and store personnel the day of the revision or installation. Determine final requirements to execute and complete the set-up. Follows corporate store policies and procedures as they affect the set up and merchandising of the card department and security.
- Keeps perpetual inventory of the most used parts and accessories for set-ups. Arranges shipment of usable cabinets and accessories to the other accounts or to a local warehouse where required.
- Dis-assembles old fixtures from retail outlets and works with store personnel who are responsible to arrange for disposal. Unloads and assembles new fixtures on customer’s premises and merchandises displays to corporate standards.
- Contacts Field Manager assigned to the customer and store personnel at the end of the installation to confirm completion of the display and/or identifies additional action if required.
- Performs other duties as assigned by District Manager / Field Manager and Lead Installation Supervisor.
- Comply with all policy and legal requirements under the Health and Safety legislation, revised procedures, policies and standards as required.

**Minimum Qualifications**
- High School
- Knowledge of hand and power tools
- Basic computer skills, strong English language skills both oral and written, as well as basic math skills required.
- A valid driver's license with a clean driving record is an asset
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, involving bending, loading and unloading
- Flexible to travel within the Ontario region on a daily basis, with occasional overnights
- Well-developed interpersonal, communication and organizational skills, including the ability to multi-task
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment; strong time management skills and flexibility to effectively prioritize and ensure completion of work to change priorities as the need arises.
- Wear Canadian Safety Association (CSA) approved safety footwear, required

**Additional Info**:
Out of town travel will be covered by the Company - hotel and transportation. Paid time is for the regular workday. When a hotel stay is required, meals will be at the expense of the associate and
**will be reimbursed based on a daily per diem**:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

**If this sounds like you, we would love for you to join our winning team**

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We encourage members of all designated groups to apply. Carlton Cards maintains a work environment that promotes equal opportunities for all, without discrimination, in accordance with the provisions of the Human Rights Code.

Carlton Cards is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. Accommodations will be provided during all parts of the recruitment process, as outlined in the Integrated Accessibility Standards Policy. Applicants must indicate their needs in advance. Your request for accommodation requirements will be treated as personal and confidential.

**Covid-19 Considerations**:
Carlton Cards is continuously working with government