Artistree-Mississauga

The Production Associate utilizes a variety of methods to ensure frames and mats are produced to customer specifications, and moves product through the production process while following safety rules, meeting productivity standards and achieving attendance requirements.

Major Activities

1.    Inspection

• Inspect that a quality corner join is achieved on each assembled frame (Join)  
• Inspect the mat for quality of the cut, visual defects, and imperfections
• Reject frames/mats that do not meet quality specifications, following internal recut procedures
• Measure and cut pieces of foam board, ensuring quality standards are followed (correct size, clean edges), and orders are kept in sequence
• Ensure frame/mat is sized per order and overall finish quality is maintained (Join, Wedge, Metal, and Mat)

2.    Product Flow

• Receive product from trucks; load into proper racks/bins
• Store mats/frames in storage racks utilizing an RF scan gun
• Secure frames/mats in shipping cartons and adhere proper shipping documents to packages

3.    Safety & Organization

• Maintain a rest area and clean production area for safe and efficient operation, including replenishment of supplies
• Follow all safety requirements
• Wear appropriate safety equipment at all times

Minimum Education

• High School Diploma, G.E.D., or equivalent

Minimum Type of experience the job requires

• 1 year experience in manufacturing or equipment maintenance

Other

• Ability to communicate effectively
• Verbal and numerical intelligence 
• Accurately read a tape measure and ruler
• Accurately read and match number sequences
• Differentiate between quality cuts, join, and color

Physical Requirements

• Constantly stand and frequently walk, and constantly use foot controls
• Frequently bend from waist and twist
• Constantly lift up to 30lbs/13.6kgs and occasionally lift up to 50lbs/23.6kgs from floor to overhead
• Occasionally reach horizontally and overhead
• Constantly push/pull total body from floor to overhead and constantly reach horizontally
• Feel with the touch of the fingers
• Constantly grasp, carry, and push with both hands
• Constantly move arms, hands and fingers to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects
• Review physical requirements matrix for all requirements

Work Environment

• High noise levels and moving machinery
• Work environment is not climate-controlled and subject to dust and high/low temperatures

Applicants in Canada must satisfy federal, provincial, and local legal requirements of the job.

Please note: This posting is for an existing vacancy and the employer is actively recruiting to fill this position.

 

 

Total Base Pay Range for this Position:

$17.60 - $20.60

At The Michaels Companies Inc., our purpose is to fuel the joy of creativity and celebration. As the leading destination for creating and celebrating in North America, we operate over 1,300 stores in 49 states and Canada and online at Michaels.com and Michaels.ca. The Michaels Companies, Inc. also owns Artistree, a manufacturer of custom and specialty framing merchandise. Founded in 1973 and headquartered in Irving, Texas, Michaels is the best place for all things creative. For more information, please visit www.michaels.com.

At Michaels, we prioritize the wellbeing of our teams by providing robust benefits for both full-time and part-time Team Members. Our benefits include health insurance (medical, dental, and vision), paid time off, tuition assistance, generous employee discounts, and much more. For more information, visit mikbenefits.com.

Michaels is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are here for all Team Members and all customers to create, innovate and be better together.