Production Associate

Company Description

• Pay starts at $22.65/hr (Increase to $22.95 after 3 months/$23.25 after 6 months)
• Additional skill-based pay increases available
• Overtime is paid after 42 hours per week (at 1.5x regular rate)
• Shifts are rotating between Day Shift (6:00AM to 3:30 PM) & Afternoon Shift (3:45PM-1:15AM), every 2 weeks.
• Earn additional $1.00/hr in shift premium pat when scheduled on the afternoon shift.

Who We Are
Since 1985 North Star has been an industry leader in manufacturing attractive and energy-efficient vinyl windows and patio doors. Whether building a new home or upgrading to today's standards, North Star has an extensive range of quality, energy-efficient and full-featured windows that are not only beautiful, but offer exceptional value. We are committed to best-in-class manufacturing technology and ensure all our products consistently exceed industry standards. This is supported by a network of dealers with a reputation for providing quality workmanship and attentive customer service. For 36 years, North Star has been manufacturing quality windows and doors, delivering great service and providing exceptional value.

North Star Windows & Doors is a growing company in the building products industry backed by Cornerstone Building Brands, providing us with stability and strength in the North American market. Cornerstone Building Brands is the largest manufacturer of vinyl windows in North America with brands you've come to know and trust. We have endless building product options from standard to specialty to customized to whatever you're looking for. But it's our service capabilities that sets us apart.

At North Star Windows & Doors, we strive to produce a continuous stream of market leading products and services. We are creative and seek to recognize, embrace and apply new ideas and commercialize them more quickly than our competitors. We relentlessly seek to raise the bar on our products and services. We establish a reputation for innovation, quality and service that differentiates us from our competitors and enables us to tailor products and services to be the market leader.

Our building solutions are the cornerstone of the communities we serve. We believe every building we create, and every part of that building, positively contributes to communities where people live, work and play.

Why Join Our Team
Our employees are empowered to make a meaningful impact on our success while pursuing a wide range of opportunities to meet your personal aspirations for development and advancement within a stable, growing Canadian industry leader.

What You Can Expect From Our Company

• You will be Part of a Winning Team
• You Can Capitalize on Your Opportunities and Make an Impact
• You Will Be Well Rewarded for Your Contributions to our Success
• You'll work for a growing company with an excellent reputation in our sector for providing great products and customer service
• Competitive and tangible rewards that provide fair compensation relative to expectations and effort including base earnings, benefits for you and your family, and contributions toward your retirement savings
• Additional performance-based compensation depending on your role
• Competitive vacation time and flexibility in work schedules and location consistent with your role
• Resources and support to help you manage your personal wellness

What The Company Expects Of Our Team

• Bring yourself fully to work each day
• Playing your role on the team so together we Win as One
• Welcoming and Driving Change to support our continued evolution
• Help drive the success of our Canadian Business through living our universal core values
• Making an Impact to ensure our continued success

Job Description
North Star Windows & Doors is seeking a highly motivated individual with a safety mindset and commitment to growth to join our Production Team.
As a valued member of our Production team, duties would include but not limited to assembling, fabricating, and inspecting windows and doors, ensuring they meet quality standards and specifications while operating machinery and tools safely. You will review orders, prep materials using power tools, hand tools, saws/automated welders. You will assemble various parts of windows and doors, including frames, glass panel installation, hardware (hinges, locks, handles), and seals, sealed unit glazing, screen fit, assembly, packaging, and other various tasks. You will operate machinery and tools, such as saws, pneumatic drills, to fabricate and assemble components. You will inspect finished products for defects. You may also be involved in preparing products for shipment by labeling, packing, and loading.

You will be required to keep your workstation and surrounding area clean and organized which is essential for safety and efficiency. You will be required to follow direction of leadership and continuously verify quality through measurement. You will adhere to safety protocols and wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).

Qualifications

• Previous experience with general labour/construction/manufacturing an asset (6 months-1 year preferred). Willing to train, but must have a great attitude, strong work ethic and willingness to commit to our team.
• Standing for 9-hr, lifting/maneuvering of products required (medium to heavy lifting, 30-50lbs)
• Handling of materials (manual dexterity required)
• Experience using power tools/hand-tools
• Proven ability to read a tape measure with accuracy and precision is required
• Proven ability of basic math calculations will be required for this position (addition, subtraction, multiplication)
• Must be safety-conscious and detail oriented
• Must be eligible to work in Canada and 18-yrs of age or older
• Must be available to work shift rotation schedule (day shift- 6AM- 3:30PM; afternoon shift- 3:45PM-1:15 AM)
• Must be available to work Overtime
• Must be able to work Saturday shifts when required (dependent on incoming orders and business demands)

Benefits
Additional Information

• Comprehensive Benefits (Health, Drug Vision, Dental, Disability, Life and Dependent Life)
• Immediate eligibility for company's performance based gainshare bonus program
• Employee assistance program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Service Awards
• Safety Spending Account ($150.00 per calendar year)
• On-site parking
• Competitive Paid time off Program
• 4% Company RRSP match
• Employee discounts
• Company events

North Star Windows is committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including those with disabilities. We will accommodate applicants' needs, upon request, throughout all stages of the recruitment process. Please inform us of the accommodation(s) that you may require. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.