Production Associate

Duties & Responsibilities

• Uses various types of hand tools and fixtures to assemble current heavy duty doors.
• Maintains a clean work area and adheres to 5S procedures.
• Completes tear downs and repairs as required.
• Follows rotation schedule where provided.
• Informs Unit Leader/Team Leader of all stock shortages, quality, and downtime issues.
• Follows work instructions as well as QMS procedures.
• Identifies all nonconforming product by applying nonconforming product tag as required.
• Uses proper FIFO practices for all product or materials.
• Follows company policies and procedures as well as SOPs.
• Contributes to continuous improvement and cost reduction activities.
• Loads, unloads, and monitors production equipment.
• Ensures all parts are correctly tagged or labelled.
• Assists with equipment changes and machine adjustments as required.
• Conducts visual quality assurance inspections to identify defective parts. Documents and/or escalates where necessary.
• Monitors, records, and documents data as required.
• Performs operations in a manner consistent with Hörmann Barrie's objectives for quality, responsiveness, and cost.
• Performs all functions in a safe manner.
• Establishes and maintains effective communications with Team Leaders, Unit Leaders, and other support teams (e.g., when leaving regular work area, advises Leader of whereabouts and length of departure).
• Participates in training and cross-training programs.
• Conducts all activities in a professional manner and positive attitude with an emphasis on personal responsibility in order to assist in the department meeting its targets and goals.
• Periodically performs other duties as assigned or required.
• Reports any known hazards or safety violations they are aware of to their supervisor.

Duties & Responsibilities

This job will most likely fall under NOC 95109.

• Uses various types of hand tools and fixtures to assemble current heavy duty doors.
• Maintains a clean work area and adheres to 5S procedures.
• Completes tear downs and repairs as required.
• Follows rotation schedule where provided.
• Informs Unit Leader/Team Leader of all stock shortages, quality, and downtime issues.
• Follows work instructions as well as QMS procedures.
• Identifies all nonconforming product by applying nonconforming product tag as required.
• Uses proper FIFO practices for all product or materials.
• Follows company policies and procedures as well as SOPs.
• Contributes to continuous improvement and cost reduction activities.
• Loads, unloads, and monitors production equipment.
• Ensures all parts are correctly tagged or labelled.
• Assists with equipment changes and machine adjustments as required.
• Conducts visual quality assurance inspections to identify defective parts. Documents and/or escalates where necessary.
• Monitors, records, and documents data as required.
• Performs operations in a manner consistent with Hörmann Barrie's objectives for quality, responsiveness, and cost.
• Performs all functions in a safe manner.
• Establishes and maintains effective communications with Team Leaders, Unit Leaders, and other support teams (e.g., when leaving regular work area, advises Leader of whereabouts and length of departure).
• Participates in training and cross-training programs.
• Conducts all activities in a professional manner and positive attitude with an emphasis on personal responsibility in order to assist in the department meeting its targets and goals.
• Periodically performs other duties as assigned or required.
• Reports any known hazards or safety violations they are aware of to their supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Good communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Capable of following oral instructions.
• Able to read blueprints, drawings, layouts, and other specifications.
• Able to work quickly and calmly while adhering to our high quality and safety standards.
• Able to stand, bend, or lift for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to discern colors and shades.
• Able to work shift work.
• Must have flexibility to work extra hours, on short notice, in order to meet internal/external customer requirements (scheduled and nonscheduled overtime shifts, etc.).

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2-3 years' experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 1-2 years' experience operating a counterbalance forklift.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Competitive compensation with performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage.
• Generous vacation and paid time off