Yard Hand

Latham, The Pool Company; Eastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pool manufacturer in Kingston, Ontario is seeking full-time Production Team Members to join their operations. This role involves manufacturing fiberglass pools while working as part of a team, handling heavy equipment, and adhering to safety protocols. Prior experience in fiberglass manufacturing is preferred. Competitive starting wage of $25.94 an hour, with opportunities for growth and benefits including weekly pay and allowances for safety gear.

Benefits

Competitive starting wage with increases

Full-time, year-round work

Semi-annual safety shoe allowance

Bi-annual prescription safety glass allowance

Weekly pay

Qualifications

• Fiberglass manufacturing experience preferred.
• Able to lift up to fifty pounds.
• Experience working with heavy equipment beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team to manufacture fiberglass pools.
• Load fiberglass pools onto delivery trucks and trailers.
• Prepare pools for shipping with outfitting and detail team.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work as a team player

Strong work ethic

Job description

Description

Position at Latham Pool Products, Inc. (Canada). Latham, the Pool Company is the largest manufacturer of fabricated pools in North America, Australia, and New Zealand, with over six decades of experience at the center of the backyard lifestyle. We are a public company (Nasdaq: SWIM) run on strong values and have a proven history of quality and customer satisfaction.

Our Canadian operations have expanded with a 170,000 square foot fiberglass manufacturing facility on a 148 acre site in Bath, Loyalist Township in Ontario, Canada! This new facility enables us to more effectively and efficiently serve markets in the eastern half of Canada, as well as the Northeast and upper Midwest of the United States, producing pools for its fiberglass brands including Latham and Narellan Pools.

We are looking for full-time Production Team Members to join our rapidly growing business in Kingston, ON. Those with Fiberglass manufacturing experience are highly encouraged to apply; the starting wage will be adjusted based on the skills and experience.

Wages: $25.94 an hour

Monday to Friday

What we offer

• Competitive starting wage with increases and growth based on skill sets acquired
• Full-time, year-round work
• Semi-annual safety shoe allowance and bi-annual prescription safety glass allowance
• Weekly pay – you receive a direct pay deposit every week
• Overtime payable after 40 hours

What you will do

• Work as part of a team to manufacture fiberglass pools
• Work with yard/crane team moving pools from production into staging areas
• Work with yard/crane team loading fiberglass pools onto delivery truck and trailers
• Work with pool outfitting and detail team to prepare pools for shipping
• Able to work with pressure washer, caulking gun, electric buffers, etc
• Physical requirements of the position include but are not limited to prolonged standing, frequent bending/reaching/stooping, overhead work for 8-12 hour shifts, lifting up to fifty pounds
• Personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses, hard hat, gloves, and/or protective outerwear and safety shoes are required. Exposure to dust, odors/fumes, heat or cold (dependent upon weather conditions) and noise is typical. PPE will be provided other than safety shoes

The ideal candidate will

• Have an attention to detail
• Take pride in their work and have a passion for creating high-quality, beautiful products
• Be a team player and work well with co-workers
• Demonstrate a strong work ethic and be dependable and reliable
• Majority of your working hours will be outdoors. Working around heavy equipment, cranes, telehandlers and forklifts