Location: Salmon Arm, B.C.

Position Type: Full-time

Wage: $22.00 – $30.00 per hour

For over thirty years, Valid Manufacturing has built a reputation as a world-class hi-tech company designing engineering and manufacturing innovative and reliable solutions for a wide range of industries. Our reputation has been built on delivering quality products backed by exceptional customer support.

We believe that exceptional products with great customer service start with employees who are valued and appreciated, and that business thrives when our talented team works cooperatively to solve problems, exchange ideas and find new ways of doing things.

The Shipper will work under supervision and direction of the shipping lead hand. This individual is accountable for the care and handling of all outbound shipments The Shipper provides assistance and support to manufacturing programs and procedures.

Why Consider Valid?

• Competitive salary

• Comprehensive health and dental benefits

• Company pension plan that recognizes and rewards length of service

• Commitment to ensuring a healthy work environment including balancing work and life

• Supported training and development

• Salmon Arm is a great, centrally located community that offers a wide range of activities for all ages

Responsibilities:

• Pick and package outgoing shipments

• Build pallets or crates as required

• Involved in the monitoring and handling of shop supplies and floor stock

• Communicate any ideas, suggestions or concerns that will improve the material handling at Valid Manufacturing Ltd.

• Uses handcart, hoist or forklift to assist with material handling

Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to follow direction and coaching

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing

• Ability to solve problems independently

• Self-motivated, uses initiative, detail oriented

• Proven organizational, time management and multi-tasking skills

Requirements:

• Grade 12 Diploma or equivalent

• Must possess a valid BC driver’s license

• Ability to use power tools – table saw, chop saw, power saw, nail gun, skill saw etc.

• Ability to build pallets and/or crates

• Ability to lift up to 50lbs repeatedly

• Must be able to use ladders

• Must be able to stoop, kneel and crouch at times to perform assigned tasks

• Must be able to stand for long periods

Working Conditions:

• May occasionally work outdoors

• Fast-paced environment

• Must be able to work individually as well as part of a team

• Must adhere to all safety practices and procedures and work in a safe manner at all times

• May be required to work shift work and should be available to work overtime if requested

Reflective of the community we work in, Valid recognizes that work / life balance is important, and we are committed to ensuring that this is a company and career you will want to grow with. At Valid, we will keep you interested and rewarded while at work. Our community, and all that the Shuswap / Okanagan region has to offer, will keep you interested and rewarded the rest of the time!

If you are interested in applying for this position, please forward your cover letter and resume to carreers@validmfg.com introducing yourself and explaining your interest in this role. Please note that all applications are treated in strict confidence.

By applying for this position, you are confirming that you are legally entitled to work in Canada. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.