Kitting Assistant

VTR Feeder Solutions; Grimsby; On-site; CAD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Culture of Kindness

Supportive leadership

Competitive wages

Learning and development

Benefits package

Safety footwear

DPSP matching

Annual bonus

Birthday off

Holiday shutdown

Lunchroom meals

Biweekly lunches

Education & training

Job summary

VTR Feeder Solutions in Grimsby, ON is hiring a Kitting Assistant to join our Kitting & Purchasing team. The role involves receiving parts, performing initial quality checks, and setting up kitting carts to ensure smooth production.

You will operate counterbalance and reach forklifts, drive company vehicles for local pickups/deliveries, and uphold health and safety standards in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. A valid G-Class license and ability to lift up to 50 lbs are required.

Qualifications

• Experience in inventory control or related roles.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for long periods.
• Valid G-Class driver’s license with clean record.

Responsibilities

• Assist in receiving purchased parts and materials.
• Perform initial quality checks.
• Set up and inspect kitting carts.
• Operate counterbalance/reach forklift and pumpjack safely.
• Safe operation of company sedan/van for local pick-ups/deliveries.
• Support Shipping & Receiving as needed.
• General tidying and PPE adherence.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Inventory experience

Forklift operation

Blueprint reading

G-Class license

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Communication

Independence

Tools

Forklift operation tools

Blueprints

Job description

We are hiring a Kitting Assistant to join our growing Kitting & Purchasing department!

Successful candidates must hold a valid G-Class Driver’s License with a clean driving record, and must be comfortable lifting up to 50lbs. This is a permanent, full-time opportunity.

We are VTR Feeder Solutions; a leader in automated parts-feeding systems and Canada’s largest parts-feeding company. Each piece we create is specifically designed to function individually or within a larger system and is built using the highest quality materials to exceed industry standards. From automotive to medical and pharmaceutical companies, we have helped hundreds of organizations around the world successfully improve their business with our expert insight in the best feeding solutions.

• Culture of Kindness
• Management Team that Cares
• Competitive Wages
• Learning and Development
• Employee Assistant Program
• Employee Benefits Program including medical and dental coverage, & health spending account
• Safety Shoes, Prescription Safety Glasses Allowance, and Custom Hearing Protection
• Previous experience in similar inventory, delivery driver, and/or forklift operator role
• Previous experience reading blueprints or mechanical drawings as an asset
• Valid G-Class Driver’s License and clean driving record required
• Previous experience operating company vehicles as an asset
• Previous forklift experience strongly preferred
• Proven high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Demonstrated integrity and strong problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-function team
• Team-oriented and demonstrated ability to collaborate with others
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to adapt to changing and/or competing demands, delays, or other unexpected events
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety practices in a manufacturing environment
• Physical stamina; ability to stand for long periods of time and lift up to 50 lbs
• CSA-Approved Safety Shoes

Position Overview:

• Report to Chief Information Officer
• Assist in receiving purchased parts, outside processed and machined components, and materials
• Perform initial quality checks
• Set up and inspect Kitting carts
• Safe operation of counterbalance and/or Reach forklift and pumpjack
• Safe operation of company sedan and/or transit van for pick-ups and deliveries across Niagara and GTA
• Support Shipping & Receiving as needed
• Assist in the setup and clean up of VTR lunches and celebrations
• General labour and general tidying of department including cardboard and garbages
• Ensure the use of proper PPE, including safety shoes, safety glasses, and safety glasses
• Adhere to Health & Safety guidelines, as well as VTR’s Mission, Vision, and Values
• Other duties as required

Job Type:Permanent, Full-time

• Minimum 40 hours per week
• DPSP Matching Program
• Annual Bonus
• Birthday Paid Day Off
• Paid Shutdown between Christmas and New Years
• Lunchroom with provided food and drinks
• Biweekly Lunches
• Paid education and training
• Own vehicle or reliable transportation required; not transit accessible

Work Conditions:

• Temperature-controlled environment
• Manufacturing setting with exposure to loud noises, forklifts, and other machinery when on shop floor
• CSA-Approved Safety Shoes Required
• Hearing protection and safety glasses provided when required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm
• ½-hour Unpaid lunch from 12:30pm-1:0 0pm
• Overtime paid after 40 hours

Wage: $21.40/hour

Work Location:VTR Feeder Solutions, Grimsby ON

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, we will only contact those who best meet our needs and qualifications.

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, VTR Feeder Solutions is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Applicants should advise Human Resources if they require any type of accommodation during the recruitment process, and may refer to our Accessibility Contact page accessible through our company website.