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North America’s largest manufacturer and distributor of interior millwork producing and selling interior finishings. We have been steadily growing our footprint and industry leadership for nearly 100 years. Established in 1926, still owned by the founding family, we continue to have the same focus on product excellence and a superior customer experience. We help people transform houses into homes. You’ve probably seen our products in the media featured on tv shows and magazines such as HGTV, Style At Home and House & Home, or by one of our Instagram influencers.
Why should you work for Metrie? With us, you’re more than just a number. We work hard to create a home for our Metrie family where you are empowered to be your best every day. Your contributions matter to us! We take pride in our culture of learning, ownership, and one team, and are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone.
Watch this video to see why our employees feel like they truly belong here: Celebrating 90 Years Metrie!
What You’ll Do
As the Forklift Operator, you will have the opportunity to help our Metrie business meet production targets through the reduction of down time, ensuring JIT (just in time) delivery, bringing proper materials and quantities consistently, and ensuring safety through a clean and organized work area in our Toronto, ON facility.
Shifts Available: Friday to Sunday Day Shift (6:00 AM - 6:00 PM)
Responsibilities
- Engaged in supporting MPS initiatives (i.e., Safety, SMED, Continuous Improvement, 6S, etc.)
- Lead by example to ensure Metrie’s core value is met; P.R.I.C.E (Passion, Respect, Integrity, Collaboration, Excellence)
- Ensure all forklift related policies and departmental procedures are being followed
- Understanding of production scheduling system
- Ensure that daily checks sheets on your forklift are being filled out while reporting any non-compliances
- Ensure the production line infeed chains remain stocked with raw board (as per production schedule)
- Ensure the production lines have their finished lifts removed in accordance to not slowing the line down
- Ensure daily production continuously meets the requirements of IFOTIS (In full, On Time, In Spec)
- Ensure the next work orders board is dug out, designated, and staged accordingly
- Ensure the raw board inventory area is continuously kept in a neat and orderly fashion in accordance to 6S
- Final quality checks on all finished lift packaging coming off the production lines
- Assist with unloading of raw board and supplies from shipping containers and delivery trucks
- Raw line / Hinge & Strike machine replenishment
- Ensure full scrap carts are continuously brought down to the grinder
- Ensure all plant tipper bins are left empty upon shifts end
- Ensure the production lines are continuously stocked with paint as per production demands
- Ensure paint tote storage area is maintained in accordance to 6S
- Other responsibilities as assigned by supervision / management
- Observe and respect all pedestrian traffic at all times within the facility
- Understand and apply all safety policies & regulations (5 Steps to a Safe Day)
- Trained and competent in Job Hazards (JH) as per the Job Hazard Assessment (JHA)
- Follow all lockout procedures mandatory within the department
- Demonstrate leadership in accident prevention through LPA reporting
- Conducting S.S.A’s as per scheduled requirements
- Full knowledge of machine operating procedures as per SOP’s and hazard assessments
- Frequent walking, lifting, pushing/pulling
Qualifications
- Education: Secondary / Post-Secondary School
- Related Work Experience: Minimum of 5 years related experience in manufacturing forklift role - Counterbalance preferred.
- Specific Skills/Trade or Knowledge:
- Valid Ontario Certified Forklift License
- Knowledge of production best practices/production schedules
- Ability to be flexible in regards to shift coverage when called upon
- Strong organizational and communicative skills
- Hand to eye coordination and dexterity
What you’ll enjoy
- Competitive pay range
- Working for a well-established leader in the industry
- Benefits: health, dental and vision
- RRSP and DPSP programs/ 401k programs
- Work 36 hours and get paid for a 40-hour shift!
Come work with us! Send us your resume . We look forward to reviewing your application!
Metrie embraces diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and customers belong. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all qualified applicants. If you require accommodation at any time throughout the recruitment process, please contact our Human Resources team
Metrie is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Metrie conducts pre-employment screening, including but not limited to references and Canadian criminal background checks for all our final candidates. All Applications will be independently reviewed.
