General Labourer – Valid Manufacturing

General Labourer– Valid Manufacturing

$22–$28 an hour – Full-time

For over thirty years, Valid has built a reputation as a world-class innovator in high-tech manufacturing. By focusing on exceptional quality and customer service, we develop strong relationships and partnerships with really great companies jointly creating really great products.

Valid designs, engineers, and manufactures innovative and reliable solutions for a wide range of industries. Our reputation has been built on delivering robust products that are always backed with our exceptional 24/7 customer support. Our commitment to quality, and our philosophy that great customer service starts with employees who are valued and appreciated, are constantly moving us forward.

The Position: The General Labourer performs clean up, grinding and buffing, material handling, light assembly work and other related duties as assigned. These employees will be trained through on-the-job training and will be guaranteed to succeed if they can follow directions and possess the willingness to learn.

Why Consider Valid?

• Work with a team of skilled individuals who will recognize you for your knowledge, skill, enthusiasm, and passion for your role in our organization
• Work in a comfortable environment that allows you to get the job done while ensuring that you maintain a healthy work / life balance
• Support for your personal and professional development needs
• Salmon Arm is a great, centrally-located, affordable community that offers a wide range of activities for all ages
• Competitive salary, benefits, and pension plan

Responsibilities:

• Assists where needed in the production of Valid mechanical or electrical products.
• Participates in material preparation through pretreatment dip tanks.
• Applies masking for multi-color applications.
• Manages loading and unloading of oven to facilitate smooth material flow.
• Assists in preparing coaches for slide installations.
• Performs grinding & buffing of metal and aluminum components.
• Material handling.
• Performs light component assembly work.
• Keeps the work area clean and tidy.
• Keeps accurate records in our time collection system using a computer.

Skills & Abilities:

• Willingness to contribute and participate as part of the team, shows initiative.
• Strong organizational ability, good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Uses all hand tools such as drills, grinders, hammers, screw drivers, vise grips, etc., as well as power tools such as chop-saws and band-saws.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs
• Must be able to stand for long periods, work on ladders and/or scaffolding
• Must be able to stoop, kneel and crouch at times to perform assigned tasks
• Must be able to use hands and arms to reach for, grasp, and manipulate objects skillfully.

Requirements:

• No previous experience required; however, previous manufacturing experience is an asset.
• Grade 12 Diploma or equivalent is an asset
• Able to work evening shifts
• Exhibits maturity, professionalism, and a customer-first focus
• Experience in using hand tools such as grinders, drills and routers is an asset.
• The ability to measure and cut material to the prescribed measurements.
• Competent writing and reading skills are a definite requirement.

Working Conditions:

• Open to positive and constructive feedback.
• Must adhere to all safety practices and procedures and work in a safe manner at all times.
• May be required to work shift work and should be available to work overtime if requested.

Reflective of the community we work in, Valid recognizes that work / life balance is important, and we are committed to ensuring that this is a company and career you will want to grow with. At Valid, we will keep you interested and rewarded while at work. Our community, and all that the Shuswap / Okanagan region has to offer, will keep you interested and rewarded the rest of the time!

If you are interested in applying for this position, please forward a cover letter and resume to careers@validmfg.com  introducing yourself and tell us why you think you are a good fit with us here at Valid.