General Labourer - Mat Maker

North West Rubber; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attendance bonus

Benefits

Job summary

North West Rubber Ltd. in Abbotsford, BC, is seeking a Mat Maker to join our manufacturing team. The role focuses on producing high-quality rubber mats and adhering to safety and work process procedures. Experience with lifting equipment and physical labour is valued.

The position requires rotating shifts (including weekends), good communication, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement. A strong work ethic and dependable attendance are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience operating forklift and Bobcat equipment.
• Willingness to rotate shifts including weekends.
• Able to perform heavy physical labour and repetitive tasks.
• Positive, respectful behaviour and good communication.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and be adaptable.
• CSA-approved steel-toed footwear required.
• Live NWR core values: Respect For All, Own It, Results Focused.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture quality rubber mats and follow safety procedures.
• Shovelling and screeding rubber dust with proper technique.
• Place mats on pallets with accurate tag information.
• Operate overhead crane-hoist and control.
• Maintain tidy work area and contribute to team.
• Meet production targets and attendance goals.

Skills

Forklift operation

Bobcat training

Shift work

Physical stamina

Communication

Problem solving

Flexibility

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Quality focus

Job description

Mat Making - Abbotsford, British Columbia

North West Rubber Ltd., was founded in 1968 in Pitt Meadows, British Columbia, Canada.

In the late ’60′s and early ’70′s, the company picked up scrap tires and buffings from the local area, ground them up, and manufactured rubber mats. These mats were purchased for use in horse and dairy stalls, ice rinks, gyms, and pick-up truck beds. Over the years, the business has grown and changed from a small, regional manufacturer of crude rubber products to a leading, global recycled rubber manufacturer.

Today, North West Rubber is one of the largest rubber mat manufacturers in the world. The company owns and operates manufacturing facilities in Canada (British Columbia, Ontario, & Quebec), in the USA (Texas), and in China. Their products are distributed all over the world.

Summary:

The Mat Maker is responsible for the manufacturing of quality rubber mats and adhering to the safety and work process procedures.

• Follows safe work-place procedures and wears mandatory Personal Protective Equipment where required
• Shovelling and screeding of rubber dust using proper techniques
• Placing the mats on correct pallets with accurate tag information
• Proper nesting of molds
• Proper operation of overhead crane-hoist & it’s control
• Ensure mold stacks are centered on the machine table
• Blow out all “crunchies” from molds
• Blow off machines & mat stacks thoroughly, every time
• Remove full pallets to outside with care
• Maintain current targets for production
• Maintain 3.5% or less for absenteeism rate
• Consistently keep work area tidy
• Constructively contribute to team environment
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Forklift & Bobcat training
• Must be able to perform shift-work that rotates throughout the week including weekends (4 shifts on, 2 days off, repeat)
• Must be able to endure physical labour and repetitive tasks
• Must have positive and respectful behaviours
• Possess excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem solving skills
• Must be able to identify opportunities for improvement
• Must be flexible and adaptable
• Must provide own CSA approved steel-toed footwear
• Must live out NWR core values of “Respect For All”, “Own It”, and “Results Focused”

Full time (hourly) job + attendance bonus+ benefits