Packer

Westlake Royal Building Products; Canada; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Westlake Royal Building Products is seeking a production packing associate in Canada. The role involves packing vinyl products from a line according to specifications, identifying and reporting defects, and preparing boxes for shipment while maintaining safety and tidy work areas.

The position requires a 12-hour Continental shift, Grade 12 or equivalent, and reliability. Prior manufacturing experience is a plus, with strong teamwork and basic math skills to support efficient operations.

Qualifications

• Must work 12-hour Continental shift.
• Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Manufacturing experience is an asset.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical functions.
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills.
• Must be comfortable using air-operated equipment.
• Must be able to lift production.

Responsibilities

• Pack vinyl products as they become available from one extrusion/injection line as per specifications manual.
• Recognize, remove and/or report defective product and equipment.
• Prepare packaging for shipment and transportation (pre-glue boxes, interlock product and insert into boxes, ensure boxes are clear of vinyl punch slugs, glue and staple end caps to boxes and end flap are flush and square, use correct number of staples in the correct location).
• Maintains piece counts and correct number of completed cartons are stacked for crating.
• Ensures proper closure of carton and transport of carton to adjacent bed or skid.
• Keep working area free of scrap and maintain workplace safety.
• Monitor cartons and end caps for correct size and report discrepancies to Shift Supervisor.
• Participate in mid and year-end inventory count if required.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including health and safety, as applicable.
• Perform other duties as required by Shift Supervisor.

Skills

Packing process

12-hour shifts

Team player

Communication skills

Basic math

Lift production

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Tools

Air-operated equipment

Job description

Summary

Participate and contribute to effective production efficiency by packing vinyl products according to customer specifications, recognizing and removing any defective product and ensuring that packaging is properly sealed for transportation.

MUST BE ABLE TO WORK 12 HOUR ROTATING CONTINENTAL SHIFTS

Rate of pay: $22.48/hr

Duties And Responsibilities

• Pack vinyl products as they become available from one extrusion/injection line as per specifications manual.
• Recognize, remove and/or report defective product and equipment.
• Prepare packaging for shipment and transportation (pre-glue boxes, interlock product and insert into boxes, ensure boxes are clear of vinyl punch slugs, glue and staple end caps to boxes and end flap are flush and square, use correct number of staples in the correct location).
• Maintains piece counts and correct number of completed cartons are stacked for crating.
• Ensures proper closure of carton and transport of carton to adjacent bed or skid.
• Keep working area free of scrap and maintain workplace safety.
• Monitor cartons and end caps for correct size and report discrepancies to Shift Supervisor.
• Participate in mid and year-end inventory count if required.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including health and safety, as applicable.
• Perform other duties as required by Shift Supervisor.

Education, Experience And Qualifications

• Must be able to work 12 hour Continental shift
• Must have completed Grade 12 or equivalent
• Previous manufacturing experience is an asset but not a requirement
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical functions.
• Team player, strong interpersonal skills.
• Must have a good working knowledge of packing process.
• Must be comfortable using air operated equipment and must be able to lift production.

Westlake offers you the potential to enrich your work life and career experience in an entrepreneurial environment. We work together to enhance peoples lives through our products and presence in the communities in which we operate.

Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.