Production Labourer- Winnipeg Board Plant

Position Description

Job Summary

Reporting to the Production Supervisor, the Production Labourer is responsible for:

• Learning and assisting in a variety of activities throughout the manufacturing plant e.g.: operating a forklift, equipment operation, etc.
• Performing all duties safely and efficiently following company safety standards
• Making equipment and process adjustments to ensure proper specifications for the finished product are met
• Performing quality checks and recording results in production and quality computer database
• Changing settings on equipment during changeovers
• Performing some routine cleaning, inspecting, and minor maintenance on equipment

Required Qualifications

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Minimum grade 12 education and some post-secondary education preferred
• Must be a team and customer service-oriented individual
• Perform all duties safely and efficiently and follow all company safety standards
• Able to recognize unsafe conditions or hazards in the work area
• Able to work 8 or 12-hour rotating shifts, including days, evenings, nights, and weekends
• Able to maintain a high standard for housekeeping in the work area
• Forklift or mobile equipment experience a plus. Training provided
• Able to learn to operate automated plant manufacturing equipment and recognize deviations from standard operating parameters
• Able to use Windows computers and perform tests on manufactured products according to standard test methods using measurement devices such as tape measures and micrometers
• Must be comfortable with completing written production forms
• Must be able to interact, communicate, and work effectively and professionally with all employees and management staff in a team-oriented environment
• Experience with TPM, WCM, Lean manufacturing, and 5S is an asset.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to work in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Job includes tasks that require walking, bending, twisting, gripping, stair and ladder climbing, entering confined spaces, navigating rough terrain, and occasional lifting
• Must be capable of wearing personal protective equipment necessary to comply with government and company safety standards

Company Summary

Saint-Gobain, the world leader in the habitat and construction markets, designs, manufactures and distributes building materials, providing innovative solutions to meet growing demand in emerging economies, for energy efficiency and for environmental protection. Saint-Gobain is a welcoming, solid, open-minded company that offers long-term career opportunities.