Production Associate

Mercana; Surrey; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Starting wage

Health & dental benefits

Vacation leave

AM shifts

Staff discounts

Company events

Career development

Job summary

Mercana in Surrey, BC is seeking a production operator to join our design-forward home furnishings production team. You will operate saws and machinery to cut frames, glass and mirrors, and oversee printing and assembly steps to ensure quality and efficiency on the line.

Starting wage is 18.25 CAD per hour with potential for more based on experience. This full-time, Monday to Friday AM shift role offers extended health and dental benefits, vacation, staff discounts, and opportunities for career

Qualifications

• Experience in a production environment.
• Must read and understand units of measurement.
• Physically fit with repetitive bending, twisting, reaching and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Fluency in English, both oral and written.

Responsibilities

• Operate saws and machinery to cut frames, glass and mirrors.
• Prepare prints or canvases with coatings per specifications.
• Prepare surfaces and apply paint/texture to canvas, wood, glass or mirrors.
• Oversee printing runs and ensure orders are loaded/printed to spec.
• Stretch, trim and assemble canvas and framed art per company standards.
• Monitor product quality and prevent damage or defects.
• Prepare and construct custom boxes for packing art pieces.
• Work across production stations to meet targets.
• Follow health and safety standards.
• Maintain a clean workstation on the production flow.
• Cross-train to support business needs.
• Perform other tasks as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Reading measurements

Stamina

Teamwork

Job description

Company Description

Mercana is one of North America's leading home furnishings wholesalers, serving interior designers and retail partners worldwide. As a "design-first" company, we produce unique pieces for the home each season, including wall art, furniture, lighting, and home decor accessories.

Job Duties

• Operate saws and machinery to cut frames, glass and mirrors
• Prepare prints or canvases with coating treatments according to specifications
• Using knowledge of various mediums and materials, prepare surfaces and use equipment to apply paint and texture to canvas, wood boards, glass or mirrors.
• Oversee the printing runs based on daily production orders to ensure orders are loaded and printed to specifications.
• Stretch, trim and assemble canvas and framed art according to the company standard
• Monitor the quality of products and ensure they are not damaged, dirty or defective
• Prepare and construct custom boxes for packing art pieces
• Work on various stations in the production line and ensure production targets are being maintained
• Follow all health and safety standards
• Maintain a clean workstation on the production flow
• Cross-functional training to support business needs
• Perform other tasks as required

Qualifications:

• Must have experience in a production environment. Experience with artistic materials is also an asset.
• Must be able to read and understand units of measurement
• Must have a keen eye for detail, steady hands and the ability to work with precision.
• Must be able to work with large-sized art pieces
• Candidates must be physically fit, as there is repetitive bending, twisting, reaching, and lifting
• Remain standing for long periods of time.
• Safely lift, carry and move material and tools up to 50 lbs.
• Fluency in English, both oral and written, is required
• Reliable Transportation to/from the facility is an asset
• Steel-toed safety shoes are required. Additional PPE will be provided.

The successful candidate will be a well-organized, reliable team player who prioritizes safety while pursuing quality outputs. Above all, they possess a positive attitude that contributes to our respectful work environment.

What we offer:

At Mercana, we want to continually invest in our greatest resource - our people. We hope to make your employment experience with us the best possible with employee rewards and benefits that contribute to a balanced and enjoyable lifestyle for you and your family. Here is what you can expect from us:

• Competitive Salary Packages
• Starting wage: $18.25/hr, with potential for more, based on experience.
• Extended health and dental benefits for you and your family
• Two weeks of annual vacation leave
• Monday to Friday AM shifts
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for Mercana staff on all furniture, lighting, and accessories
• A dynamic work environment with a great group of people
• Company-funded events
• Career development potential