Production Assistant

Global Drain Technologies; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer of drainage systems is seeking a Production Assistant to join their team in Winnipeg. The role involves maintaining a safe work environment, operating cleaning equipment, and assisting with shipments. Candidates should have a positive attitude, be mechanically inclined, and be able to lift heavy objects. This is a full-time position with a starting wage of $16 per hour based on qualifications.

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn and take on various tasks.
• Physical capability to move and lift objects up to 50 lbs.
• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Clean, organize, and maintain production areas.
• Operate equipment for metal cleaning and processing.
• Inspect and verify incoming materials.

Skills

Can do attitude

Customer service focus

Mechanical inclination

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Job description

Global Drain Technologies is a leading manufacturer of engineered drainage systems for the food and beverage industry, commercial & industrial facilities, and urban landscape projects.

Are you looking to start a career in manufacturing? Do you enjoy doing a variety of work and learning new things? If yes, we've got a great opportunity for you to join our production team!

The Production Assistant helps in various jobs throughout the shop. Duties include cleaning, organizing, maintenance and assisting in all production areas as assigned.

What You’ll Do

• Ensure health and safety is a priority by following company policies and procedures;
• Read & interpret work orders;
• Wash and load parts with baskets and move through passivation process;
• Perform maintenance including emptying, cleaning, and filling acid tanks safely and efficiently;
• Operate metal cleaning equipment such as deburrers and shotblasters to remove excess welds, rust, scale and other material from surfaces of metal parts, castings and other metal products;
• Assemble and prepare shipments according to work order requirements;
• Assist in loading and unloading of delivery trucks;
• Inspect, verify and organize incoming materials;
• Assist in cycle counts for inventory;
• Perform quality checks to ensure that established quality standards are being maintained;
• Process production orders within our ERP system;
• Maintain a clean work area;
• Other job-related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

What You Bring

• Can do attitude, willing to learn;
• Customer service focused with a positive attitude;
• Mechanically inclined with good attention to detail;
• Ability to work independently and in a team setting;
• Must be able to frequently move, push, pull, lift or carry heavy objects up to 50 lbs, must be in good physical condition.

Global Drain Technologies is committed to providing accessible employment opportunities. If you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process please let us know.

Hours of Work: Full Time, Monday to Friday, Day time hours.

Hourly Wage: Starting at $16/hour depending on qualifications and experience.

GDT thanks all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.