Family-run for 50 years, KOTT Inc. is one of Ontario’s largest suppliers of residential construction products and services. Our more than 250 employees serve builders and contractors from four manufacturing and distribution locations in Ottawa and the GTA.
What’s the opportunity?
It’s like framing houses in a climate-controlled environment, with all the material organized and at your fingertips. Your sense of pride will come from knowing you produced the main building blocks of people’s homes – helping keep them warm and dry, and creating the spaces where they live. You enjoy physically challenging work, and thrive on the teamwork and work ethic that is required to meet the demands of our fast-paced environment. You value working in a safe workplace as much as we take pride in providing one.
Your regular schedule is Monday to Thursday, 6:30 am to 5:00 pm, with the potential for overtime during busy seasons.
The wage range for this position is $20.00 to $23.50 per hour, based on your skills and experience.
Why join KOTT?
· Group benefits plan – includes medical, dental & vision care
· Health & wellness flex spending account – $500/year
· Employee recognition program – $6000 in prizes awarded/year
· Community support – $100/year given to a community organization of your choosing
· KOTT Store – employees get 50% off branded clothing
· Paid uniforms for customer-facing employees
· Annual boot allowance for Operations employees
· Employee & Family Assistance Program – free counselling, self-help resources available 24/7
· Hiring referral bonuses – $250 for each successful hire you recommend
· Performance assessments held twice/year
· Employee & family events
· Five core values guide the way we run our business
· Occupational Health & Safety is a priority
Your day-to-day responsibilities
· Measuring and cutting (and re-measuring) the raw materials
· Assembly and fastening of interior and exterior walls
· Quality inspection of finished wall panels
· Stacking, labeling and preparing finished product for delivery
What you need to succeed
· Experience in a production or manufacturing setting is essential
· Wall panel manufacturing experience is considered a strong asset
· General carpentry experience is a strong asset
· Ability to adhere to production guidelines, and are comfortable in a production area
· Ability to work well as part of a team
· Experience with power tools
· Capable of heavy lifting daily, and able to stand for long periods
· Quality and detail oriented
· Ability to communicate well in English
Please note that CSA-approved safety footwear is required – KOTT will provide other PPE
Applicants please note
· Reliable transportation is essential as KOTT is not on a bus route
· Pay will be based on skills and experience
· You must be legally eligible to work in Canada
· KOTT Inc. is an equal opportunity employer
· Contact KOTT HR if you need accommodations to apply or interview
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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Vision care
- Wellness program
- Work from home
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Morning shift
Experience:
- Carpentry: 1 year (preferred)
- Wall Panel Manufacturing: 1 year (preferred)
- Power tools: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
