General Production Worker

Responsibilities :

• Prepare and sand various wooden parts and doors.
• Perform loading, unloading, and on line sanding duties.
• Mark, record, and report any defected equipment, material, or parts.
• Contribute and participate in the effective use of the quality control systems in place.
• Maintain a clean working area free from sawdust and debris between tasks and at the start and end of the production day.
• Work with different materials including engineered wood products, veneers, and fine hardwoods.
• Gather materials required for production.
• Select and verify quality of wood to meet required specifications.
• Use measuring tape, and electronic equipment to accurately measure wood, and mark outlines or dimensions, for cutting and shaping.
• Assist in the production of kitchen cabinets via pre-assembly, and drawer box paperwork and production.
• Sand, detail, and finish assembled materials for shipment.
• Create standard components of cabinets including accessories, dovetails, and parts.
• Ensure fittings and other components are of good quality.
• Attach fittings and other components such as accessories to finished cabinetry.
• Read and interpret blueprints to locate all parts for an order to be completed and organize them by manufacturing date.
• Itemize the paperwork to determine how many of each material piece is needed.
• Gather materials and prepare the quality of wood in advance of the fabrication of parts.
• Sand, detail, and finish fabricated materials.
• Process all required paperwork and maintain adequate records for reporting and tracking.
• Evaluate any shortages and advise the Leader daily.
• Control any damaged or incorrect packaging and have such items returned and repaired.
• May lift cases of product and / or stock merchandise according to documented procedures
• Read and interrupt work orders to package finished goods.
• Use packaging materials to protect finished goods from damage.
• Label and scan barcodes once products are packaged.
• Place finished goods on conveyance belt to be moved to the warehouse.
• Examine products to ensure they are packed with integrity and care.
• Load, unload and move products and materials by hand or using basic material handling equipment.
• Identify and mark acceptable / defective assemblies and return faulty assemblies to production for repair.

Cross-Departmental Assistance :

When necessary, assist in the production of line of other departments including Panel Processing, Assembly, Finishing, Doors & Parts, and Shipping.

Administration :

• Operate and maintain tools and equipment in your area.
• Attend daily morning huddles.
• Contribute and participate in the effective use of the Quality Control System.

About Merit Kitchens :

It was over 50 years ago that Merit Kitchens was founded by craftspeople in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, and began providing Western Canada with high-quality kitchen cabinets.

The company has long since grown into a world-class supplier of beautiful cabinetry, representing superior quality and extraordinary value.

Today, Merit’s product can be found in homes throughout Canada, the United States, and parts of Asia. Our Mission it to continue the tradition of craftsmanship excellence while embracing the innovations of tomorrow