Production Worker

FloForm Countertops•Abbotsford, BC

9d•Onsite

About The Position

FLOFORM Countertops is a Canadian company with its head office in Winnipeg, MB and has 17 Showrooms and 8 fabricating facilities located in Western Canada and the Pacific Northwest. FLOFORM manufactures, sells and installs over 20,000 premium surface countertops a year. Established in 1961, FLOFORM is proud to be one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. Production Workers in our Stone Division are responsible for a variety of tasks related to hard surface manufacturing, including grinding, polishing, laminating, sealing, inspecting products and other related tasks. The position requires the safe and efficient use of a variety of hand tools and mechanical lifters. Loading and unloading materials during production and cleaning up the floors and areas that surround your work area are also required.

Requirements

1-Year experience in a similar role with polishing on natural stone and engineered quartz an asset or experience auto detailing considered transferrable skills
Experience using grinders and polishers an asset
Must be hardworking, motivated, well organized and task oriented
Basic computer skills, MS office
Have the ability to read units of measurements
Demonstrate knowledge of hand woodworking tools and operate power tools such as table saw, chop saw, grinders, polishers etc.
Strong communication (both written and verbal)
Possess a valid Driver’s License and clear criminal record check

Responsibilities

Maintains a safe work area, clean and clear of debris and clutter. Using water at all times to remove silica dust from the environment
Sets up work area by loading stone tops onto carts, using safe lifting practices and mechanical lift support when required
Reviews technical drawings of stone tops to understand edging requirements and dimensions
Grinds, polishes, contours, measures and inspects stone tops to conform to template specifications
Prepares and cuts edging pieces to size as per specifications. Laminates stacked or mitered edges using correct process and adhesives
Polishes, fills and repairs areas to remove surface defects
Utilizes computer systems to update order status, and mark progress
Unloads parts from work areas onto storage/shipping frames as required
Reviews workspace for cleanliness and safety
Must be able to follow safety rules and work safely around equipment, cranes and forklifts
Supports loading and unloading of equipment with guidance for efficient operation
Supports other work areas as required and assigned by Supervisor
Attends and participates in team huddles and training activities
Other duties as assigned