foreman/woman, desk assembly - furniture and fixtures manufacturing

Work setting

• In shop
• On-site customer service

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Prepare and submit reports
• Establish work schedules
• Train or arrange for training
• Oversee safety of operations
• Recommend personnel actions
• Supervise, co-ordinate and schedule (and possibly review) activities of workers
• Resolve work problems and recommend measures to improve productivity
• Recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality
• Set up machines and equipment

Supervision

• 5-10 people

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Own vehicle

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Sitting
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Own tools/equipment

• Tools
• Safety equipment/gear
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Ear plugs
• Gloves
• Hard hat

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Mileage paid

Other benefits

• Free parking available