Production Team Assistant

American Biaxis Inc. (ABI) is seeking a Production Team Assistant to join our Production Department based out of Winnipeg, Manitoba. We are seeking a motivated Production Team Assistant to join our team! Reporting to the Production Supervisor, this role is responsible for safely and effectively operating an assigned area of the production system while ensuring targets for quality, output, and waste are consistently met. With ongoing training and development, the Assistant will gain competency across all areas of the production floor. Key Responsibilities: * Safely and effectively operate assigned production areas, providing support in other areas as needed * Monitor production processes to meet targets for quality, output, and waste * Identify and resolve production issues; escalate to senior team members when required * Develop expertise in specific production areas and support the growth of team members through knowledge sharing * Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment * Dismantle, clean, and perform routine maintenance on equipment; promptly report issues to maintenance * Accurately complete all required documentation and logbook entries * Stay current with plant communications, including emails, reports, and bulletin boards Required Qualifications: * Must be legally entitled to work in Canada * High school diploma (Grade 12) or equivalent required * Ability to work rotating 12-hour shifts as required including days, nights, and weekends. * Ability to lift up to 50 pounds (22.5 kg) * 1+ years of experience clearly communicating with team members both verbal and written. * 6+ months of experience with hand and/or power tools Preferred Qualifications: * 6+ months of work experience within a manufacturing or plastics processing environment. * Forklift and overhead crane certification preferred * 6+ months of experience with equipment and/or machinery (e.g. lawn mowers, forklifts, electric pallet jacks, cranes, balers) is preferred Additional Details: * The Production Team Assistant position is 100% onsite, working on the production floor * We are located in Murray Industrial Park. There are limited bus services to this location * Parking available onsite 12-Hour Shift Rotation: * Week 1 - Monday to Thursday 8:00am-8:00pm (days) * Week 2 - Friday to Sunday 8:00pm-8:00am (nights) * Week 3 - Monday 8:00pm-8:00am (nights), Friday to Sunday 8:00am-8:00pm (days) * Week 4 - Tuesday to Thursday 8:00pm-8:00am (nights) Why American Biaxis Inc? American Biaxis Inc. (ABI) is a leading supplier of innovative packaging solutions, known for providing high-quality products that meet the needs of a variety of industries, including food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, and consumer products. With a commitment to sustainability, safety, and excellence, ABI continues to grow as a global leader in the packaging industry. What do we offer? American Biaxis Inc. is committed to providing comprehensive benefits to support the physical, mental and financial well-being of our employees and their families. Our benefit package includes the following: * Medical & prescription coverage * Dental plan * Vision plan * Life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance * A comprehensive employee and family assistance program which includes short term counselling, wellbeing coaching, financial and legal consultations services. Additionally, you can also enroll in additional voluntary life insurance for yourself. If you become injured or ill, you will also be able to apply for short term and long term disability benefit coverage. At American Biaxis Inc., inclusion is one of our core values. We believe that an inclusive culture fosters a sense of belonging, drives innovation, and provides our brand a competitive advantage. Our goal is to create an environment free from harassment and discrimination, and where every individual feels respected, valued, and appreciated. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to an equitable and inclusive recruitment process, evaluating applicants based on merit, capability, and qualifications related to the job - never on identity factors such as race, color, gender, age, sexual orientation, religion, disability, national origin, or any other protected status. To support this commitment, if you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. #INDABI

The Production Team Assistant is responsible for safely operating production equipment while meeting quality, output, and waste targets. They also perform routine equipment maintenance, maintain a clean work environment, and accurately complete all required production documentation.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and be legally entitled to work in Canada. The role requires the ability to work rotating 12-hour shifts, lift up to 50 pounds, and possess basic experience with hand or power tools.

• Medical coverage • Prescription coverage • Dental plan • Vision plan • Life insurance • Accidental death and dismemberment insurance • Employee and family assistance program • Short term disability • Long term disability

• Safety CompliancePreferred
• Forklift operationPreferred
• Quality ControlPreferred
• DocumentationPreferred
• CommunicationPreferred
• TroubleshootingPreferred

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• Production equipment operation
• Quality control
• Waste reduction
• Equipment maintenance
• Documentation
• Communication
• Hand tools
• Power tools
• Forklift operation
• Overhead crane operation
• Safety compliance
• Troubleshooting
• Pallet Jacks
• Power Tool Operation
• Lifting Ability
• Overhead Crane Operation
• Data Recording
• Training And Development
• Packaging And Labeling
• Forklift Truck
• Innovation
• Machinery
• Medical Prescription
• Mowing
• Pharmaceuticals
• Production Process
• Coaching

• Manufacturing
• Trades
• Logistics
• Production Team
• Production Worker
• Assemblers Not Elsewhere Classified
• Production Workers, All Other

Minimum education

High school

Minimum experience

1+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week