Company Overview:
Airfoam Industries Ltd is an industry leader in the design and manufacturing of sustainable, budget-friendly, and environmentally conscious EPS building materials, geofoam, and flotation solutions. With a strong commitment to innovation and quality, our vision is to become the premier supplier of innovative insulation solutions in North America.
Job Overview:
We are currently looking for several Production Laborers to assist in the manufacturing of all Airfoam-related products. This includes, but is not limited to, general equipment operation, device history record traceability, and quality record creation and reporting, ensuring adherence to all quality standards, safety procedures, company policies, and operational protocols.
We are currently looking to fill multiple roles at our plant, and have the following shift schedules available:
- Morning shift: 6:00am - 2:30pm, Monday - Friday
- Afternoon shift: 2:30pm - 11:00pm, Monday - Friday
- Overnight shift: 10:30pm - 7:00am, Monday - Friday (comes with shift premium)
What we offer:
- A starting wage of $18.25/hour
- A comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, and life insurance) after successful completion of your probationary period
- Access to 5 paid sick/personal days per year upon successful completion of your probation period + company vacation plan
- Company-hosted events
- A safe and positive work environment
Job Responsibilities:
- Coordinating with Blockmould Endline forklift operator on required EPS blocks as per schedule.
- Coordinating with the Cutting Line Leader for the cutting schedule on specific shift.
- Ensuring products are correctly identified as per customer’s requirements.
- Completing production forms and reports.
- Assisting in loading, unloading, and moving EPS blocks and finished products as necessary.
- Responsible for coordinating product dimensions and specification with the cutter.
- Communicating any product or machine related issues to the Line Leader.
- Packing finished products and labeled as per standard specifications.
- Identifying and ensuring defective products are separated.
- Ensuring proper quality and quantities of packaging of products as specify.
- Ensuring all EPS trimmings are segregated properly as per specifications and moved to the regrinding section.
- Performing operational maintenance works on equipment and machineries to ensure continuous and uninterrupted operation.
- Operating material handling equipment safely.
- Reporting any equipment defects.
- Other job-related duties and projects, as assigned.
Required Education, Skills and Qualifications
- Grade 12 Diploma, or equivalent.
- Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills to troubleshoot production issues.
- Previous experience in a production or manufacturing environment is considered an asset.
- Great attention to detail with the ability to be accurate and thorough.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks.
- Good verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively, tactfully and professionally to internal and external stakeholders.
- Basic math skills.
- Mechanically Inclined.
- Understanding of QMS (Quality Management System) as they relate to this position.
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and takes pride in contributing to a team that produces high-quality products. If you are reliable, safety-focused, and ready to learn, we encourage you to apply!
We thank all interested candidates for applying, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please visit us at www.airfoam.com for more information.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From $18.25 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Surrey, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Are you legally entitled to be working 40 hours per week in Canada?
- What are your wage expectations for this position?
- We have the following shift schedules available morning (6:00am - 2:30pm), afternoon (2:30pm - 11:00pm), overnight (10:30pm - 7:00am).
Which shift schedules are you available and interested in working?
Experience:
- Manufacturing: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
