Fort Garry Industries (FGI) is Canada's most trusted truck and trailer parts, sales and service provider.

With over 100 years of service under our belt, we are always expanding and looking for talented and motivated people to join our team and help with our continued success! Joining FGI means being part of a forward-thinking team shaping the future of the transportation industry.

Our OAK BLUFF BRANCH has an exciting opportunity for a PRODUCTION WORKER to join our team!

THIS IS A 6-MONTH SEASONAL ROLE

What You Will Do:

The Production Worker is responsible for operating a variety of machinery safely and efficiently to remanufacture brake shoes to FGI standards. You will work with your team members to deliver a high-quality customer experience that exceeds customer expectations through the following tasks:

• Set up and operate machinery such as grinders, washers, riveters, paint machines, bag sealers, and packaging in the remanufacturing process

• Perform tasks involving sorting shoe cores, painting, washing, delining, riveting, and grinding.

• Conduct daily inspection of equipment and report subpar equipment conditions and any mechanical/production concerns to ensure safety standards are met

• Safely maintain required productivity levels and proper machinery usage.

• Maintain the required quality of work throughout and follow the process to the result of packaging for retail sale.

• Other duties as assigned

What We Require:

• High school diploma or other high school equivalency certificate

• Must be able to meet the physical requirements: Frequent standing and walking inside the branch location, comfortably lift and push loads regularly, perform repetitive tasks, and/or stand for prolonged periods, lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist, reach with hands and arms, work at varying heights, climb stairs and/or ladders

• Must be comfortable working in a dusty and noisy environment and enclosed spaces

• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred but not required

• Knowledge of measuring tools as well as basic math is preferred but not required

• Good customer service skills

• Strong communication skills, including both written and verbal

• Team-oriented, adaptable, with a commitment to safety excellence

What we Offer:

• This role starts at $20.00 per hour

• Monday to Friday, full-time daytime hours

• PPE and Safety Gear Provided

• Potential for permanent placement

• And an overall great place to be!

Fort Garry Industries welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.

Fort Garry Industries is committed to the principle of Employment Equity. It is our goal to achieve a workforce that is reflective of the citizens we serve. Employment Equity promotes the principles of fairness, merit and equitable employment representation. Fort Garry Industries values diversity in the workplace. Women, Indigenous People, Visible Minorities and Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply and self-identify. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. Creating a culture of equality isn’t just the right thing to do, it’s also the smart thing.