Production Assistant (Warehouse)

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

Job summary

Materialistic is seeking a Production Assistant for a full-time role in Etobicoke. You will manage fabric shipments, ensure cleanliness, and provide customer service in a supportive culture focused on growth and teamwork. Physical fitness and previous logistics experience are key qualifications for this energetic position.

Benefits

Vacation and overtime pay

Positive, energetic culture

Flexibility in work hours

Opportunity to become an expert in fabrics

Qualifications

• Experience in a warehouse or logistics role is essential.
• Must be able to lift/carry 60 lbs or more.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Handle, store, and track incoming and outgoing fabric shipments.
• Maintain a clean and tidy facility.
• Engage with customers during fabric drop-offs or pick-ups.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Mechanical skills

Physical fitness

Reliability

Education

Post-secondary education in fashion, design, or related fields

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Description

• Full-time permanent position - Monday to Friday, 9:00am-5pm
• 17.20-$19 per hour, commensurate with experience
• 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’d like to offer you 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 various entertainment industries.
• We’re looking for a new Production Assistant with a willingness to learn. You will be our resident jack-of-all-trades, participating in collaborative problem solving and channeling your inner MacGyver as we find unexpected solutions together. The work varies depending on projects, with some days involving diverse tasks and others focusing on larger, consistent tasks. You will be physically active throughout the day, handling fabric shipments, cleaning fabrics, maintaining the facility, and engaging with customers.

Responsibilities include:

1. Handle, store, receive, and track incoming and outgoing fabric shipments
2. Clean and/or repair fabrics
3. Maintain a clean and tidy facility
4. Use our computerized system to check orders for accuracy and pick and package orders accordingly
5. Engage with customers during fabric drop-offs or pick-ups to assess fabric condition

You don’t need to know everything from the start—we’ll teach you the tricks of the trade! You’re a great fit if you are:

• A self-starter who takes initiative and ownership of your work
• Reliable, punctual, and committed
• Flexible and adaptable to shifting demands
• Meticulous, careful, and organized

Working with Materialistic offers:

• A full-time, permanent role with $17.20-19/hour, plus vacation and overtime
• Work hours Monday to Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm, in our sunlit warehouse in Etobicoke, with flexibility as needed
• Opportunity to become an expert in fabrics and their role in film productions
• A positive, energetic culture that values growth, teamwork, and the impact of our work

Qualifications include:

• Physical fitness and ability to lift/carry 60 lbs or more
• Experience in a warehouse or logistics role
• Customer service experience
• Basic mechanical skills and comfort with simple hand tools
• Valid driver’s license

Assets (not required):

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Experience with sewing, fabrics, or design
• Post-secondary education in fashion, design, or related fields

How to Apply:

Complete our online application, which assesses your qualifications, personality, and workplace preferences. It takes 10-15 minutes. After submitting, you'll receive an email to view your assessment results. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and are committed to accessibility and accommodations during the recruitment process. Priority is given to those who complete the assessment. We look forward to hearing from you!