General Labour

Agway a proud subsidiary of Saint-Gobain, is looking for a Woodshop, Crating and General Labour person for the Exeter Location (Ontario). This is a great chance to join a Top Employer and contribute to our growth and success.

Summary
Under the direction of the Shift Supervisor, the person will primarily be responsible for building skids and crates in the woodshop, helping with crating and packaging of product, and assisting the loading crew or production team as required. This position will ensure proper use of required personal protective equipment at all times.

Job Duties

• Ensure high standards of workmanship and efficiency;
• Ensure proper use of required personal protective equipment at all times, including the use of dual hearing protection when working in the woodshop area;
• Safely operate nail guns and saws in a responsible manner;
• Safely operate the cardboard and plastic wrapping machines;
• When packaging product, ensure that bundles are 50lbs or less in order to ensure that drivers can lift the bundles independently when delivering to customers;
• Ensure that customer packaging requests are followed;
• Build skids and crates;
• Maintain the inventory of required stock skids;
• Plan for larger orders and ensure that crates are ready as required;
• Operate the forklift for the purpose of moving material throughout the facility;
• Rotate through various jobs and processes in order to suit the needs of the business;
• Assist the loading crew with picking trim and blocking trailers for the loading crew;
• Assist with picking fasteners/plastics as required;
• Provide assistance at the press brakes or shears on request;
• Communicate with supervisor, lead hands, and other shop personnel for assignments;
• Mark, record, and report defective products;
• Maintain a clean working area free from dirt and debris between tasks and at end of day;
• Other duties as assigned.

IS THIS JOB FOR YOU?

• Shift Schedule: Monday to Friday, 3:00pm-12:00am
• Ability to operate required equipment, tools, and machinery in a safe and responsible manner;
• Ability to lift heavy objects (up to 25kg), walk, and stand for extended periods of time;
• Demonstrated ability to operate material-handling equipment;
• Demonstrated ability to safely operate nail guns and skids;
• Successful completion of in-house forklift training;
• Use of required personal protective equipment included dual hearing protection when working in the woodshop.

WHY WORK WITH US?

At Saint-Gobain, our employees have pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, & Collaboration. Our company encourages diversity and inclusion in all its forms while our products make the world a more beautiful, safer, and sustainable home.

BENEFITS

What we offer…

In addition to a dynamic work culture that emphasizes dedication and effort, alongside enjoyable events and companywide activities, we also provide the following benefits that contribute to our Total Rewards Package.

We provide unique options to fit your unique lives! Our Total Rewards Program includes but is not limited to:

• Excellent healthcare benefits package.
• Family Focus & Balance: Parental leave, Bereavement Leave and Employee Family Assistance Program.
• Financial Security: RRSP, Discretionary Profit Sharing and Employee Stock Purchase Program (PEG).
• On-the-job training.
• Workboot and Uniform Allowance.