Spec Furniture® is a fully integrated furniture manufacturer concentrating on four key segments of the contract furniture market—Healthcare, Education, Corporate and Government.
Established in 1991 out of a desire to bring a unique customer-oriented approach to the contract marketplace, we design durable, elegant furniture that excels at meeting all core requirements. Combined with a huge array of options, choices, price points, and scales, our customers can specify the best possible solution for their needs.
We are recognized as a market leader in the quality, design, and engineering of contract furniture products, focusing on a wide range of markets and designs. Thousands of Spec product installations are in use throughout North America in hospitals, higher education institutions, office environments, and behavioral health facilities, supported by an industry-leading warranty and a dedication to outstanding customer service.
Overview
We are looking for skilled production workers to add to our 2nd Shift Team for full-time, permanent employment who are focused on Customer Satisfaction, Safety, and Quality. Successful candidates bring a positive attitude; consistent punctuality and attendance; flexibility and a willingness to learn different tasks and operations; and work to ensure on-time workflow for our customers. (This shift starts on Monday evenings at 7:30 PM and ends the following morning at 6:00 AM. Four 10-hour shifts mean you're only commuting 4 times a week!)
Primary responsibilities include the following:
- Set up and operate woodworking machines safely such as saws, routers, planers, edge bander, pressing machines, shapers, drills, and sanders to fabricate or repair wooden parts for furniture, fixtures, and other wood products.
- Use hand tools to trim pieces or assemble products. Follow and adhere to the daily production schedule. Notify team leader to contact maintenance for equipment issues.
- Organize and deliver material to appropriate locations. Verify color, edge, and size as per work order.
- Maintain clean and safe work area.
- Willing to cross train and support team members in different areas.
- Construct drums, cubes, and more advanced laminate projects. Follow daily operating checklist and perform simple routine maintenance to ensure equipment is running safely.
- All other duties as assigned
As a member of the 2nd Shift team, the role is accountable to the 2nd Shift Production Supervisor and Team Leader for following work orders, work instructions, procedures and policies; maximizing machine uptime; completing required paperwork and documentation such as Daily Operating Checklists (DOC’s).
Key Outcomes to be Delivered:
Health and Safety - Work to ensure safe and healthy working conditions and in compliance with health and safety policies. Promote a health and safety culture.
Collaboration - Build and sustain collaborative and trusting relationships with all departments within Spec. Actively support the leadership in achieving strategic priorities and executing business plans.
Time Management - Complete work assignments on schedule; accept overtime and flexible work schedules as required within department or company; participate in cross-training; help/substitute, as necessary. Demonstrate consistent punctuality and follow Company policy with regards to absences.
LEAN, Continuous Improvement - Implement and enhance continuous improvement initiatives to improve value stream performance in terms of safety, quality, on time delivery, profitability, and customer satisfaction
Quality - Ensure that activities conform to Company-established quality standards and that non-conforming items are appropriately handled
Teamwork - Promote a pleasant work environment; listen to and respect co-workers and maintain a cooperative working relationship with others; provide and accept constructive feedback; provide other staff with appropriate training and support
Requirements
- High School graduate or equivalent; job related courses, an asset
- Minimum 3 years’ working in a manufacturing environment, woodshop experience an asset
- A customer-focused individual with demonstrated relationship-building skills
- Good understanding of manufacturing processes and production drawings
- Strong commitment to health & safety, quality, and internal processes by using standardized work methods
- Clear communication and effective engagement with others; motivates and stretches the individual and team talents to achieve higher levels of competence
- Experience working with power and air tools used in manufacturing
- Pro-active, detail-oriented, customer-focused approach that supports both the external customer and the internal team members
- Able to effectively manage multiple demands and competing priorities
- A self-starting, goal-oriented individual who takes personal accountability and is driven by making meaningful contributions to the achievement of the Company’s vision and objectives in accordance with the Company’s Values
- A “hands-on”, high energy, flexible individual with a collaborative and results-oriented business approach whose solutions contribute to company performance and success
- This position requires the employee to work in manufacturing process areas and to deal regularly with schedule and deadline pressures. Must have the ability to stand for long periods of time and handle materials weighing at least 40 lbs.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $20.00-$27.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
- RRSP match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
Application question(s):
- Are you authorized to work in Canada?
- Have you had work experience working a Night Shift?
Experience:
- Manufacturing: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
