The Gund Company Canada has an immediate opening at our Fergus, Ontario, Canada manufacturing plant
for a full-time Shipping Associate to join our team!
First Shift - 7:30 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday
Starting Hourly Wage: $23.75
Plant/Work Location Address: 930 Gartshore Street, Fergus, Ontario, Canada
The Gund Company is a manufacturer and fabricator of engineered material solutions specializing in customized electrical insulation parts. With 12 facilities worldwide, we specialize in custom fabricated parts manufactured according to ISO 9001:2015 certified quality systems. We take a consultative, engineering approach to understanding customer needs and have a reputation for outstanding customer service and quality.
Job Summary - Shipping Associate
- Assist the Shipping Team to complete daily shipments to our customers
- Work may involve one or more of the following: knowledge of various items of stock in order to verify content selection of appropriate type and size of container; using appropriate packing material to prevent breakage or damage; closing and sealing container; and applying labels or entering identifying data on container
Duties - Shipping Associate
- Prepare product for shipment to the customer by inspecting, labeling and packaging product according to standard procedures
- Match work order/packing slip documentation to order documentation to verify all critical shipment data
- Confirm correct quantity/counts against work order or packing slip
- Operate forklift (As needed and if certified through TGC)
- Load and unload trucks as necessary
- Maintain a clean and organized work area
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements - Shipping Associate
- Requires the ability to read production or shipping documents
- Communicate with supervisor on work order priority
- Ability to use basic measuring instruments
- Ability to operate a forklift is an asset
- A High School Diploma or GED with prior hands on, vocational or job-related course work/training, or any similar combination of education and experience is required. Prior experience in a manufacturing industry is preferred
- Must be able to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
Work Environment
The work environment is typical of most shop environments; not climate controlled and subject to outdoor weather conditions.
- Frequent exposure to fumes/dust particles; may require use of respirators or other types of PPE.
- May come in contact with toxic or caustic chemicals.
Benefits
- A safe and healthy work environment
- Competitive wages
- Comprehensive, cost-effective employee benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability
- Defined Contribution Pension Plan with up to 5% of earnings matched by the company
Join a company that values your contribution and invests in your future.
Apply today to start your career with The Gund Company!
According to the Gallup Q12 employee survey method, The Gund Company is ranked “world-class” regarding employee engagement. Please review our current career opportunities and consider applying today! We are always accepting applications for new talent to join our organization.
It is the policy of The Gund Company to recruit, hire, train, and promote employees without discrimination.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.