Production Associate Jobs

Norwood Sawmills is looking for a Production Associate that will play a vital role in the production process. The Production Associates role will be to ensure orders are efficiently prepared through the secure packing of parts in accordance with pick slips and Quality Assurance standards.

Get to Know Norwood

Find a career you love in a dynamic, fulfilling, and supportive environment that offers incredible opportunities for personal and career growth.

Norwood Industries Inc. is an outdoor equipment lifestyle brand company and leading designer and manufacturer of portable sawmills sold throughout North America and in over 100 countries worldwide. Our mission is to empower resourceful people everywhere to build their best futures through wood and their natural environment.

We have been growing exponentially for many years. As we do, we are welcoming talented, passionate and driven team members who are excited to be part of this remarkable journey. We are at an incredible time in our evolution, and this is just the beginning – just like our customers are creating theirs when they use a Norwood or Frontier sawmill to bring their dreams to life. Make your mark with Norwood Sawmills. For more information, visit https://www.norwoodsawmills.com.

Requirements

Responsibilities

• Maintain safe practices to reduce damage to the packaging and in accordance with our specifications
• Ensure all bins and skids are wrapped and labelled correctly at the end of each job prior to being put away.
• Look for ways to improve our day-to-day processes and communicate ideas
• Consistently ensure the correct parts, and quantity of parts, are packaged per documentation/standards provided
• Perform such other duties that may be assigned as required.
• Work with power tools to build assemblies accordingly and safely, when necessary
• Always adhere to safety protocols and guidelines to prevent accidents and injuries
• Assist with warehouse organization and consolidate parts to ensure optimum use of bins and racking when necessary.
• Efficiently and accurately package parts
• Contribute to achieving production targets while maintaining product quality and consistency
• Work in a safe manner consistently being mindful of safety owed to yourself and others.
• Perform correct packaging practices to eliminate damage to products

Requirements

• Dexterity with hand tools considered an asset
• Excellent communication skills and the capacity to thrive in a collaborative team environment
• Work efficiently and maintain attention to detail when performing repetitive tasks
• Previous experience in a manufacturing, assembly, or production role, considered an asset
• Ability to lift and manipulate objects of various weights, potentially up to 50 pounds
• Familiarity with safety protocols and a deep understanding of the importance of compliance
• Ability to comprehend and execute instructions and guidelines accurately
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing work of the highest quality
• Steel toe footwear always required in warehouse
• Physical capability to stand, bend, lift, and execute repetitive tasks during shifts

Benefits

What's in it for YOU!

• 3 weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO) for full-time team members
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Employee merchandise store
• Employee referral program
• Perkopolis membership
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Competitive compensation package – Certified Living Wage Employer (Champion)
• Norwood RRSP program
• Social committee events
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits plan – including a commitment to mental wellness and a flexible Health Care Spending Account
• Employee Excellence Program – recognition & rewards

We thank you for your interest in our position! If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. If you are passionate, collaborative, and resourceful, you may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Only those applicants who are selected for interviews will be contacted.

At Norwood we are dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace which empowers resourceful people to build their best future. No matter who you are, where you are from, who you love, your faith, ability, ethnicity, or the gender you identify with (if you’re comfortable, let us know your pronouns), you are welcome at Norwood. If you have any requests or requirements to support you throughout any part of the recruitment process, please let our Human Resources team know.

Norwood is proud to be a Certified Living Wage Employer (Champion) and Health & Safety Excellence Program member.