Summer Worker

Overview: We are seeking a General Production Worker to join our Layup Team at our high-volume Interior Door Manufacturing Plant located in Chilliwack (Yarrow) B.C. Canada. Producing between 6,000-10,000 doors daily, this role is pivotal in reaching our daily trim targets. 

All production laborers are responsible for performing various tasks to aid daily operations throughout the door manufacturing process. Basic duties include loading and unloading doors or raw materials, assembling, crafting, and correct movement of doors throughout the process.

The Layup Team is responsible for prepping raw materials, feeding, assembling doors and operating cold presses. As part of the Layup Team – each member is expected to rotate between all Layup functions for cross-coverage reasons.

The Layup department is where our doors are physically assembled and the fastest working area of the manufacturing plant. This position requires ability to work in a fast-paced environment, whilst ensuring quality made doors.

All team members perform constant repetitive motions and are required to stand for the entire working shift.

Key Responsibilities:

Feeding:

• Read and follow daily production schedule to ensure correct builds.
• Feed required door components through glue spreader, constantly watching for Builders to receive materials.
• Must feed components in a specific order and according to build schedule.

Building (Puller/Tailer):

• Read and follow daily production schedule to ensure correct builds.
• Move skins down the automatic conveyor line, using the foot pedal for the scissor lift to control movement.
• Receive door components fed through the glue spreader and places in a specific pattern on the laid skin. Then slides a second skin to complete one door built. 
• Must be conscious of material placement and pace of work. 

Other Duties:

• Attend Tier 1 Meeting and complete daily stretches.
• Reading schedules to determine components necessary to build the order.
• Housekeeping and general cleanup of all layup areas.
• Follow all standard safety practices and SOP’s and report any safety concerns. Report safety incidents or injuries immediately to the First Aid Attendant/Team Lead/Supervisor.
• Ensure PPE is always worn.

 Qualifications:

• Physically fit and able to lift up to 50 lbs. 
• Maintains Good Attendance
• Ability to work in a fast paced, repetitive motion environment.
• Safety Minded: strong safety culture values and ensures safety protocols are adhered to at all times. 
• Good communications skills and a positive attitude. 
• Mechanically inclined.
• Strong attention to detail.
• 6 months + of general laboring experience. 
• Flexible and adaptable to change. 

Compensation:

• Wage Rate: $22.00/hour
• Benefits Package / RRSP: N/A, non eligible due to temporary employment status

Location:

• 41916 Yarrow Central Road, Chilliwack, BC. Canada

Facility: 

• Owens Corning Doors - Masonite Yarrow
• Interior Wholesale Door Manufacturer

Type: Full-Time, Temporary | On-Site 

• Summer employment will cease end of August - first week in September.

About Owens Corning  

Owens Corning is a residential and commercial building products leader committed to building a sustainable future through material innovation. Our products provide durable, sustainable, energy-efficient solutions that leverage our unique capabilities and market-leading positions to help our customers win and grow. We are global in scope, human in scale with more than 25,000 employees in 31 countries dedicated to generating value for our customers and shareholders and making a difference in the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1938 and based in Toledo, Ohio, USA, Owens Corning posted 2024 sales of $11.0 billion. For more information, visit www.owenscorning.com. 

Owens Corning is an equal opportunity employer. Except in limited circumstances such as formal apprenticeship programs, Owens Corning does not employ anyone under the age of 18."