Production Assistant (Warehouse)

Materialistic; Toronto; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fabric company in Toronto seeks a Production Assistant to handle fabric shipments, maintain facilities, and engage with customers. Candidates should be physically fit, detail-oriented, and have experience in logistics or customer service. This full-time role offers $17.20-$19 per hour in a positive work environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Opportunities for growth

Positive work culture

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Physically fit and able to lift/carry 60 lbs or more throughout the workday.
• Experience in a warehouse or logistics role.
• Experience in customer service or a customer-facing role.
• Basic mechanical skills or comfort with hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Handling, storing, receiving, and tracking fabric shipments.
• Cleaning and repairing fabrics.
• Maintaining a clean and tidy facility.
• Using our computerized system to check orders for accuracy.
• Engaging with customers during fabric drop-offs or pick-ups.

Skills

Physically fit

Attention to detail

Customer service skills

Education

Post-secondary degree or diploma in fashion or design

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Hand tools (e.g., hammer, screwdriver)

Job description

Job Description

Full-time permanent position - Monday to Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm

Salary: $17.20-$19 per hour, commensurate with experience

Location: Etobicoke, Kipling Avenue & Evans Avenue (TTC accessible)

Do you love working with your hands and have a strong attention to detail? You’ve worked in warehouses or had general logistics positions before. Now you’re looking for a place where you can collaborate and be yourself. We offer a positive, supportive, and fun work environment with opportunities for growth. We’re Materialistic, a specialty fabric house providing green and blue screens, backdrops, drapery, technical fabrics, and custom soft goods for films, television, and entertainment industries.

We’re seeking a new Production Assistant with a willingness to learn. Your role will involve:

1. Handling, storing, receiving, and tracking fabric shipments
2. Cleaning and repairing fabrics
3. Maintaining a clean and tidy facility
4. Using our computerized system to check orders for accuracy and picking/packaging accordingly
5. Engaging with customers during fabric drop-offs or pick-ups to assess fabric condition

We will teach you the tricks of the trade if you’re unfamiliar with any tasks. You are a great fit if you are:

1. A self-starter who takes initiative and ownership of your work
2. Reliable, punctual, and committed
3. Flexible and adaptable to shifting demands
4. Detail-oriented, meticulous, and organized

This is a full-time, permanent role offering $17.20-19 per hour, plus vacation and overtime. You will work Monday to Friday in our sunlit warehouse in Etobicoke, from 9:00am to 5:00pm, with flexibility as needed. Our small company prides itself on doing elite work and working closely with the owner, who has over 25 years of experience in the entertainment industry. This is an opportunity to become an expert in fabrics and their role in film productions.

Our culture is positive and energetic. We care about one another and enjoy working hard together. You will grow personally and professionally in our supportive environment. If this sounds like your kind of job, we want to meet you!

Qualifications:

• Physically fit and able to lift/carry 60 lbs or more throughout the workday
• Experience in a warehouse or logistics role
• Experience in customer service or a customer-facing role
• Basic mechanical skills or comfort with hand tools (e.g., hammer, screwdriver)
• Valid driver’s license

Preferred but not required:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data entry
• Experience with sewing, fabrics, or design
• Post-secondary degree or diploma in fashion, design, or related fields

How to Apply:

Complete our online application, which assesses your qualifications, personality, and workplace preferences. It takes about 10-15 minutes. After submitting, you will receive an email to view your assessment results. We value diversity and encourage applications from underrepresented groups. For accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact us via the “Help” button. We prioritize applications from those who complete the assessment and look forward to hearing from you.