Warehouse Associates

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About the Company:

Canature WaterGroup is a dynamic leader in the North American water treatment industry. Partnered with one of the world's largest water conditioning manufacturers, Canature WaterGroup sells residential and commercial water conditioning equipment to Plumbing Wholesalers and Independent Water Dealers in Canada, the US and Mexico. Products are sold through our regional distribution facilities located across North America. The company focus is to provide 'Exceptional Value' to our customers by providing high-quality, innovative products backed with expert factory support in the most efficient manner possible.

About the Team:

We have a diverse team that shares a positive attitude, problem solving abilities, patience, teamwork and a dedication to superior customer service. This enables us to live up to our commitment to provide Excellent Value to our customers. Our team is expected to create and foster an optimal work environment by establishing and maintaining positive, professional and respectful working relationships. We also expect flexibility and adaptability to assume other roles to support other job functions such as shipping, receiving and commercial production as required.

About the Position:

Canature WaterGroup is adding positions in our warehouse. We are looking for driven, talented, and personable individuals with experience in warehouse production/ assembly as well as receiving. All of our positions in the warehouse follow good housekeeping standards and participate in 5S / Kaizen activities focusing on continuous improvement. We have a keen focus on quality and all team members are required to escalate issues that do not meet our high standards.

Reporting directly to the Site Manager, our warehouse production assemblers are responsible to work with other departments and warehouse operations team members in the receiving of components required for the production and final assembly of water conditioning equipment including water softeners, filters and reverse osmosis systems for various residential applications. As well our receiving team members ensure freight is received and stored appropriately within the warehouse.

The Production Assembler is required to read basic drawings, work instructions and bill of materials. This position also requires mechanical aptitude and the ability to use hand and power tool in order to complete efficient and accurate assembly of equipment and kits in accordance with quality standards. Production assemblers work collaboratively to build customer orders based on required quality processes and meet daily / weekly / monthly targets. A basic knowledge of plumbing and electrical systems is a solid foundation in understanding the function of equipment being assembled.

Some specific tasks for production assemblers:

• Assemble components / kits and equipment accurately, thoroughly and timely according to specifications in a lean manufacturing environment.
• Read and follow detailed drawings, work instructions, policies, procedures and bill of materials
• Inspect finished components / equipment for adherence to quality standards
• Troubleshoot assembly problems and issues, escalate as needed
• Program valves following programming guides and instructions
• Fill and replace media in tanks
• Verify picked work orders to ensure all items are correct prior to initiating the build of any equipment or kits.
• Perform final testing of equipment to ensure it is free from defects and will operate properly once installed
• Build equipment components and kits following all quality standards while meeting daily / weekly / monthly production targets
• Participates in activities and training to increase job knowledge, including any required training, job rotation programs
• Follow all safety protocols, procedures and guidelines
• Complete final packing including carton assembly, packing, labelling, taping and banding according to instructions and procedures to ensure product is shipped to the customer free from damage and quality standards are met
• Perform quality checks throughout assembly to ensure 100% accuracy to quality standards
• Complete mathematical calculations and conversions as required
• Follow all quality control processes and procedures
• Participate in annual company inventory

The Receiving Associate will also ensure a steady supply of components and materials needed for the various production lines. This position is required to read manifests and other receiving documents to ensure accurate processing. The Receiving Associate is responsible for unloading and inspecting delivered goods for accuracy and damage and recording applicable deliveries into the company inventory database. The Receiving Associate will also interact professionally with fellow co-workers, 3rd party vendors and customers.

Some specific tasks of receiving associates are:

• Verify prepared inbound deliveries against documents for accuracy and completeness
• Utilize computer software to accurately records all receipts and maintain proper documentation within 48 hours of receipt
• Following first in, first out methodology rotate inventory accordingly
• Stock shelves and maintain regular inventory counts to ensure accuracy
• Reconcile shortages and other discrepancies
• Verify the quantity and description of materials received by checking items against the packing list
• Ensure all items received have tags or labels to identify individual items or case lots. Each item received must be clearly marked with the appropriate part number.
• Maintain freight log daily
• Use forklifts and other material handling equipment to move freight within the warehouse
• Report inventory inaccuracies when found so hand inventory levels can be corrected, and appropriate orders placed by the purchasing department
• Participates in activities and training to increase job knowledge, including any required training, job rotation programs
• Assist in the training and coaching of other team members
• Follow all safety protocols, procedures and guidelines
• Safely unload containers and delivery trucks
• Participate in annual company inventory

About you:

• 1-3 years experience in an assembly / production line, or shipping and receiving within a manufacturing environment
• Experience in plumbing an asset
• Previous experience in a manufacturing / assembly role preferred
• Previous experience in a receiving role preferred
• Must be a team player with a positive and professional attitude
• Customer Service experience an asset.
• Excellent problem solving, interpersonal and communications skills
• Strong math and reasoning skills
• Ability to read work orders and requirements for builds and other documents
• Ability to understand and execute instructions in a timely manner
• Computer experience considered an asset as associates are required to use inventory control equipment such as QAD label printers
• Ability to operate forklift, hand trucks, pallet jacks and other warehouse equipment
• Ability to use hand and power tools
• Ability to work overtime on occasion
• Ability to move / lift up to 50 lbs unassisted

About the benefits:

• In depth orientation and onboarding program
• Career development and training program that includes generous incentive awards
• Generous wage / compensation program
• Monday through Friday schedule, with occasional overtime
• Health & Dental coverage, cost-shared between you and the Company
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Personal Days
• Paid Holidays
• Boot Allowance
• RRSP retirement plan and Company match program
• Annual performance reviews
• Free Onsite parking
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Short-Term and Long-Term disability insurance
• AD&D Insurance
• Life Insurance

These positions are a solid training ground for learning about the parts, customers, suppliers, and will provide a solid footprint for other positions within the company. We have an exciting training program that allows you to learn and advance in your career and be rewarded generously through salary increases and training bonuses

About the work environment:

Warehouse

• Able to push/pull/lift to 50 lbs.
• Able to withstand temperature changes in a typical warehouse environment (heat and cold)
• Position spends extended amounts of time standing, walking, lifting, pulling, and pushing.
• Position may require climbing of rolling stairs for top-level selection.
• Able to frequently manipulate small items required for product assembly

If this all sounds like a fit for you and you are ready to join a rapidly growing company….Then we want to meet you

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Thank you for your interest in Canature WaterGroup. Only those applicants being considered will be contacted.

Canature WaterGroup is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Cambridge, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• receiving : 1 year (preferred)
• Mechanical assembly: 1 year (preferred)
• Plumbing: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person