Job Description

Stance Healthcare has an immediate opening for a Production Associate at our Kitchener facility on a straight day shift. Position Summary: The Production Associates in our Pre-Production Department are integral members of the Stance Healthcare Production team. As a member of this department, the Production Associate must be adaptable to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment, and be able to communicate in a professional manner with all other teams, including but not limited to: Assembly, Sewing, Upholstery, and Warehouse. Duties & Responsibilities:

• Read instructions and work orders in order to follow established procedures
• Take precise measurements to ensure components have a perfect fit
• Glue foam pieces to wooden components using a spray gun
• Check finished parts to ensure quality
• Maintain equipment to ensure it remains in good working order
• Keep records of production quantities and times
• Report production issues, equipment malfunction and/or defective parts
• Select hardware according to measurements and specifications
• Affix webbing materials to frames using a staple gun
• Use hand and power tools to build sub-assemblies
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment
• Participate in problem solving initiatives
• Work continuously to eliminate waste, increase capacity, and improve productivity
• Comply with all health and safety policies and procedures as outlined in the Health & Safety Manual
• Work safely to reduce the risk of injury to self, co-workers and customers
• Cross training in other departments
• Other duties as required

As our ideal candidate, you\xe2\x80\x99ll have:

• Demonstrated mechanical capabilities/aptitude
• Experience using various hand tools/air tools/power tools, etc.
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent hand eye coordination
• Enthusiastic team player
• Positive attitude & desire to learn
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Minimum 1 \xe2\x80\x93 2 years\xe2\x80\x99 experience in a manufacturing environment

Benefits we offer: - At Stance Healthcare we recognize that our growth and success depends on our people and teams, which is why we provide the following benefits:

• Group benefits plan & Healthcare Spending Account
• RRSP with employer matching
• Profit sharing bonuses
• Great working hours: Monday \xe2\x80\x93 Thursday: 6:30am \xe2\x80\x93 3:45pm & Fridays: 6:30am \xe2\x80\x93 11:30am
• Overtime paid after 40 hours per week
• Opportunities for advancement
• Positive work environment

About Stance Healthcare: Stance Healthcare is a family-owned and operated business, founded in 2006. We manufacture furniture for healing environments, with a particular focus on hospitals and behavioral health facilities. We believe that patient care and patient outcomes are influenced by the environment in which care is delivered. That\xe2\x80\x99s where our innovative designs come in: Every product we design serves to create warm, supportive, inspiring and dignifying spaces that motivate caregivers and reassure patients that they will get the best possible care. Please note that we appreciate your interest in Stance Healthcare. We will review all applications, however, only those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted directly. We are committed to diversity and inclusion. Accommodations are available during all stages of the recruitment process. Job Type: Full-time Salary: From $19.00 per hour Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Profit sharing
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• production: 1 year (required)

Work Location: One location