General Labourer - Mat Maker
- Abbotsford, BC
- On-site
- Posted Oct 9, 2026
- 1 position
$27.17 / hour
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- Employment type
- Full-time
- Experience level
- Entry, Junior · 0+ years
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
- Seniority
- Entry level
Job summary
Manufacture quality rubber mats by handling rubber dust, preparing molds, operating overhead crane-hoist equipment, and placing finished mats on correctly tagged pallets. Follow safety and production procedures, maintain a tidy work area, meet production targets, and contribute to the team.
Job details
Privacy Policy Job Openings General Labourer - Mat Maker Mat Making - Abbotsford, British Columbia Department Mat Making Employment Type Full-Time Minimum Experience Entry-level Compensation $27.17 per hour + bonus North West Rubber Ltd., was founded in 1968 in Pitt Meadows, British Columbia, Canada. In the late ’60′s and early ’70′s, the company picked up scrap tires and buffings from the local area, ground them up, and manufactured rubber mats. These mats were purchased for use in horse and dairy stalls, ice rinks, gyms, and pick-up truck beds. Over the years, the business has grown and changed from a small, regional manufacturer of crude rubber products to a leading, global recycled rubber manufacturer. Today, North West Rubber is one of the largest rubber mat manufacturers in the world. The company owns and operates manufacturing facilities in Canada (British Columbia, Ontario, & Quebec), in the USA (Texas), and in China. Their products are distributed all over the world. Summary: The Mat Maker is responsible for the manufacturing of quality rubber mats and adhering to the safety and work process procedures. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Follows safe work-place procedures and wears mandatory Personal Protective Equipment where required Shovelling and screeding of rubber dust using proper techniques Placing the mats on correct pallets with accurate tag information Proper nesting of molds Proper operation of overhead crane-hoist & it’s control Ensure mold stacks are centered on the machine table Blow out all “crunchies” from molds Blow off machines & mat stacks thoroughly, every time Remove full pallets to outside with care Maintain current targets for production Maintain 3.5% or less for absenteeism rate Consistently keep work area tidy Constructively contribute to team environment Perform other work-related duties as assigned Requirements: Forklift & Bobcat training Must be able to perform shift-work that rotates throughout the week including weekends (4 shifts on, 2 days off, repeat) Must be able to endure physical labour and repetitive tasks Must have positive and respectful behaviours Possess excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem solving skills Must be able to identify opportunities for improvement Must be flexible and adaptable Must provide own CSA approved steel-toed footwear Must live out NWR core values of “Respect For All”, “Own It”, and “Results Focused” Full time (hourly) job + attendance bonus+ benefits #NWRIndeed Link to This Job Location Abbotsford, British Columbia Department Mat Making Employment Type Full-Time Compensation $27.17 per hour + bonus Privacy Policy Terms of Service © BambooHR All rights reserved. Privacy Policy Job Openings General Labourer - Mat Maker Mat Making - Abbotsford, British Columbia Department Mat Making Employment Type Full-Time Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Follows safe work-place procedures and wears mandatory Personal Protective Equipment where required Shovelling and screeding of rubber dust using proper techniques Placing the mats on correct pallets with accurate tag information Proper nesting of molds Proper operation of overhead crane-hoist & it’s control Ensure mold stacks are centered on the machine table Blow out all “crunchies” from molds Blow off machines & mat stacks thoroughly, every time Remove full pallets to outside with care Maintain current targets for production Maintain 3.5% or less for absenteeism rate Consistently keep work area tidy Constructively contribute to team environment Perform other work-related duties as assigned Requirements: Forklift & Bobcat training Must be able to perform shift-work that rotates throughout the week including weekends (4 shifts on, 2 days off, repeat) Must be able to endure physical labour and repetitive tasks Must have positive and respectful behaviours Possess excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem solving skills Must be able to identify opportunities for improvement Must be flexible and adaptable Must provide own CSA approved steel-toed footwear Must live out NWR core values of “Respect For All”, “Own It”, and “Results Focused” Full time (hourly) job + attendance bonus+ benefits #NWRIndeed Link to This Job Location Abbotsford, British Columbia Department Mat Making Employment Type Full-Time Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Follows safe work-place procedures and wears mandatory Personal Protective Equipment where required Shovelling and screeding of rubber dust using proper techniques Placing the mats on correct pallets with accurate tag information Proper nesting of molds Proper operation of overhead crane-hoist & it’s control Ensure mold stacks are centered on the machine table Blow out all “crunchies” from molds Blow off machines & mat stacks thoroughly, every time Remove full pallets to outside with care Maintain current targets for production Maintain 3.5% or less for absenteeism rate Consistently keep work area tidy Constructively contribute to team environment Perform other work-related duties as assigned Requirements: Forklift & Bobcat training Must be able to perform shift-work that rotates throughout the week including weekends (4 shifts on, 2 days off, repeat) Must be able to endure physical labour and repetitive tasks Must have positive and respectful behaviours Possess excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem solving skills Must be able to identify opportunities for improvement Must be flexible and adaptable Must provide own CSA approved steel-toed footwear Must live out NWR core values of “Respect For All”, “Own It”, and “Results Focused” Full time (hourly) job + attendance bonus+ benefits #NWRIndeed Link to This Job Location Abbotsford, British Columbia Department Mat Making Employment Type Full-Time Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Follows safe work-place procedures and wears mandatory Personal Protective Equipment where required Shovelling and screeding of rubber dust using proper techniques Placing the mats on correct pallets with accurate tag information Proper nesting of molds Proper operation of overhead crane-hoist & it’s control Ensure mold stacks are centered on the machine table Blow out all “crunchies” from molds Blow off machines & mat stacks thoroughly, every time Remove full pallets to outside with care Maintain current targets for production Maintain 3.5% or less for absenteeism rate Consistently keep work area tidy Constructively contribute to team environment Perform other work-related duties as assigned Requirements: Forklift & Bobcat training Must be able to perform shift-work that rotates throughout the week including weekends (4 shifts on, 2 days off, repeat) Must be able to endure physical labour and repetitive tasks Must have positive and respectful behaviours Possess excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem solving skills Must be able to identify opportunities for improvement Must be flexible and adaptable Must provide own CSA approved steel-toed footwear Must live out NWR core values of “Respect For All”, “Own It”, and “Results Focused” Full time (hourly) job + attendance bonus+ benefits #NWRIndeed Link to This Job Location Abbotsford, British Columbia Department Mat Making Employment Type Full-Time Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Follows safe work-place procedures and wears mandatory Personal Protective Equipment where required Shovelling and screeding of rubber dust using proper techniques Placing the mats on correct pallets with accurate tag information Proper nesting of molds Proper operation of overhead crane-hoist & it’s control Ensure mold stacks are centered on the machine table Blow out all “crunchies” from molds Blow off machines & mat stacks thoroughly, every time Remove full pallets to outside with care Maintain current targets for production Maintain 3.5% or less for absenteeism rate Consistently keep work area tidy Constructively contribute to team environment Perform other work-related duties as assigned Requirements: Forklift & Bobcat training Must be able to perform shift-work that rotates throughout the week including weekends (4 shifts on, 2 days off, repeat) Must be able to endure physical labour and repetitive tasks Must have positive and respectful behaviours Possess excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem solving skills Must be able to identify opportunities for improvement Must be flexible and adaptable Must provide own CSA approved steel-toed footwear Must live out NWR core values of “Respect For All”, “Own It”, and “Results Focused” Full time (hourly) job + attendance bonus+ benefits #NWRIndeed Link to This Job Location Abbotsford, British Columbia Department Mat Making Employment Type Full-Time Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Follows safe work-place procedures and wears mandatory Personal Protective Equipment where required Shovelling and screeding of rubber dust using proper techniques Placing the mats on correct pallets with accurate tag information Proper nesting of molds Proper operation of overhead crane-hoist & it’s control Ensure mold stacks are centered on the machine table Blow out all “crunchies” from molds Blow off machines & mat stacks thoroughly, every time Remove full pallets to outside with care Maintain current targets for production Maintain 3.5% or less for absenteeism rate Consistently keep work area tidy Constructively contribute to team environment Perform other work-related duties as assigned Requirements: Forklift & Bobcat training Must be able to perform shift-work that rotates throughout the week including weekends (4 shifts on, 2 days off, repeat) Must be able to endure physical labour and repetitive tasks Must have positive and respectful behaviours Possess excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem solving skills Must be able to identify opportunities for improvement Must be flexible and adaptable Must provide own CSA approved steel-toed footwear Must live out NWR core values of “Respect For All”, “Own It”, and “Results Focused” Full time (hourly) job + attendance bonus+ benefits #NWRIndeed Link to This Job Location Abbotsford, British Columbia Department Mat Making Employment Type Full-Time Compensation $27.17 per hour + bonus Privacy Policy Privacy Policy Privacy Policy Job Openings General Labourer - Mat Maker Mat Making - Abbotsford, British Columbia Department Mat Making Employment Type Full-Time Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Follows safe work-place procedures and wears mandatory Personal Protective Equipment where required Shovelling and screeding of rubber dust using proper techniques Placing the mats on correct pallets with accurate tag information Proper nesting of molds Proper operation of overhead crane-hoist & it’s control Ensure mold stacks are centered on the machine table Blow out all “crunchies” from molds Blow off machines & mat stacks thoroughly, every time Remove full pallets to outside with care Maintain current targets for production Maintain 3.5% or less for absenteeism rate Consistently keep work area tidy Constructively contribute to team environment Perform other work-related duties as assigned Requirements: Forklift & Bobcat training Must be able to perform shift-work that rotates throughout the week including weekends (4 shifts on, 2 days off, repeat) Must be able to endure physical labour and repetitive tasks Must have positive and respectful behaviours Possess excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem solving skills Must be able to identify opportunities for improvement Must be flexible and adaptable Must provide own CSA approved steel-toed footwear Must live out NWR core values of “Respect For All”, “Own It”, and “Results Focused” Full time (hourly) job + attendance bonus+ benefits #NWRIndeed Link to This Job Location Abbotsford, British Columbia Department Mat Making Employment Type Full-Time Compensation $27.17 per hour + bonus Job Openings General Labourer - Mat Maker Mat Making - Abbotsford, British Columbia Department Mat Making Employment Type Full-Time Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Follows safe work-place procedures and wears mandatory Personal Protective Equipment where required Shovelling and screeding of rubber dust using proper techniques Placing the mats on correct pallets with accurate tag information Proper nesting of molds Proper operation of overhead crane-hoist & it’s control Ensure mold stacks are centered on the machine table Blow out all “crunchies” from molds Blow off machines & mat stacks thoroughly, every time Remove full pallets to outside with care Maintain current targets for production Maintain 3.5% or less for absenteeism rate Consistently keep work area tidy Constructively contribute to team environment Perform other work-related duties as assigned Requirements: Forklift & Bobcat training Must be able to perform shift-work that rotates throughout the week including weekends (4 shifts on, 2 days off, repeat) Must be able to endure physical labour and repetitive tasks Must have positive and respectful behaviours Possess excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem solving skills Must be able to identify opportunities for improvement Must be flexible and adaptable Must provide own CSA approved steel-toed footwear Must live out NWR core values of “Respect For All”, “Own It”, and “Results Focused” Full time (hourly) job + attendance bonus+ benefits #NWRIndeed Job OpeningsMat Making - Abbotsford, British Columbia Department Mat Making Employment Type Full-Time Compensation $27.17 per hour + bonus Department Mat Making Employment Type Full-Time Compensation $27.17 per hour + bonus Department Mat Making Department Mat Making Employment Type Full-Time Employment Type Full-Time Compensation $27.17 per hour + bonus Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Follows safe work-place procedures and wears mandatory Personal Protective Equipment where required Shovelling and screeding of rubber dust using proper techniques Placing the mats on correct pallets with accurate tag information Proper nesting of molds Proper operation of overhead crane-hoist & it’s control Ensure mold stacks are centered on the machine table Blow out all “crunchies” from molds Blow off machines & mat stacks thoroughly, every time Remove full pallets to outside with care Maintain current targets for production Maintain 3.5% or less for absenteeism rate Consistently keep work area tidy Constructively contribute to team environment Perform other work-related duties as assigned Requirements: Forklift & Bobcat training Must be able to perform shift-work that rotates throughout the week including weekends (4 shifts on, 2 days off, repeat) Must be able to endure physical labour and repetitive tasks Must have positive and respectful behaviours Possess excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem solving skills Must be able to identify opportunities for improvement Must be flexible and adaptable Must provide own CSA approved steel-toed footwear Must live out NWR core values of “Respect For All”, “Own It”, and “Results Focused” Full time (hourly) job + attendance bonus+ benefits #NWRIndeed Link to This Job Location Abbotsford, British Columbia Department Mat Making Employment Type Full-Time Compensation $27.17 per hour + bonus Link to This Job Location Abbotsford, British Columbia Department Mat Making Employment Type Full-Time Compensation $27.17 per hour + bonus Link to This Job Link to This Job Location Abbotsford, British Columbia Department Mat Making Employment Type Full-Time Compensation $27.17 per hour + bonus Location Abbotsford, British Columbia Location Abbotsford, British Columbia Department Mat Making Department Mat Making 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What you’ll do
Manufacture quality rubber mats by handling rubber dust, preparing molds, operating overhead crane-hoist equipment, and placing finished mats on correctly tagged pallets. Follow safety and production procedures, maintain a tidy work area, meet production targets, and contribute to the team.
Requirements
Forklift and Bobcat training is required, along with the ability to work a rotating schedule that includes weekends and to perform physical, repetitive labour. Candidates must be flexible, adaptable, respectful, and effective communicators and problem-solvers, and must provide their own CSA-approved steel-toed footwear.
Benefits
- Attendance Bonus
- Benefits
Listed skills
- Continuous Improvement · Preferred
- Teamwork · Preferred
- Problem solving · Preferred
- adaptability · Preferred
- interpersonal skills · Preferred
- Housekeeping · Preferred
- Forklift operation · Preferred
- Communication · Preferred
Other relevant skills
Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.
- Safe Work Practices
- Shovelling and Screeding
- Pallet Handling
- Mold Nesting
- Overhead Crane and Hoist Operation
- Forklift Operation
- Bobcat Operation
- Production Target Management
- Housekeeping
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Interpersonal Skills
- Problem Solving
- Continuous Improvement
- Flexibility
- Adaptability
Job areas
- Manufacturing
- Trades
- Logistics
- Security & Safety
- Environmental & Sustainability
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