Automation Technician

Position Overview

Reporting to the Human Resources Manager, the Health & Safety Coordinator will be responsible for ensuring compliance with WITRON’s vision of Health and Safety by ensuring that the site is complying with all local, provincial, and federal Health and Safety regulations, policies, procedures, initiatives, and safe work practices.  Ensure appropriate safety training, practices, policies, and procedures are in-place to avoid preventable health and safety occurrences.  The candidate will be able to enjoy a unique blend of both office and field work, as well as working both individually and as part of a team.

 

Your role in our team:

• Ensure compliance with all federal, provincial and local regulations and standards involving safety, industrial hygiene and general workplace and fire safety
• Work closely with the National Health and Safety team to create and maintain safety policies, covering basic safety rules/regulations, accident investigation/evaluation and reporting procedures
• Organize, facilitate and track Health and Safety training
• Carry out inspections on a routine basis, identifying workplace hazards and embark on corrective and or preventive measures
• Correct unsafe work practices when required and monitor adherence to safety policies and/or guidelines
• Assist in the development and implementation of new documentation for continuous improvement of the Corporate Health and Safety Management System
• Assist in the development of safe work processes for maintenance and operational functions with a focus on high-risk activities
• Other duties as assigned

Ideal candidate profile:

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in Occupational Health & Safety, Risk Management or similar with a minimum of two years Health and Safety experience
• At least 2 years of Health and Safety work experience
• Attention to detail and the ability to maintain confidentiality
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to interact and influence effectively
• Ability to drive a strong safety philosophy and implement programs designed to effectively change behavior and prevent injury
• Joint Health and Safety Committee Certified, Part I and Part II
  
  

The Production Supervisor will assist the Production Manager in maintaining the smooth operation of a fast-moving warehouse environment. Responsible for the day to day management of people within the warehouse function, to ensure company's targets and objectives are met and ensuring that staff comply with health, safety and standard operating procedures.

 We offer you:

• A performance-related remuneration system: WITRON bonus, pension plan & social benefits
• An appreciative work environment: Flat hierarchies, personal culture, trust & respect
• Development opportunities: Training, further education & talent factory
• Safety: Family business & future-proof industry
• Challenges: Multifaceted tasks, high-tech & innovative ideas

Your role in our team:

• Comfortable working in fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good interpersonal skills and judgment in communicating with staff.
• Receptive to management development suggestions and willing to seek additional knowledge to facilitate job growth.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Must have very strong customer service orientation with high sense of urgency in meeting objectives and deadlines.
• Supervise and control order picking, goods in, goods out operations to ensure accuracy with minimum handling and stock damage

Shifts:

• Flexibility to work shifts as assigned including nights and weekends
• Ability to work overtime as needed

Ideal candidate profile:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• 3+ years of Supervisor Experience
• Previous experience with material handling automation in an automated warehouse a plus
• Forklift certification per OSHA standards a plus
  

 

• Clear machine faults in a timely and efficient manner using logic

• Respect established procedures and policies

• Keep and ensure work area is clean, organized and free from debris

• System performance monitoring and operational status awareness

• Provide feedback of system performance at hand over meetings

• Complete the various checklists provided

  
  
  Ideal candidate profile:
• No specific technical education required but preferred
• Minimum High School Diploma with a noted preference for a post-secondary trades certificate notably in automation or maintenance/ mechanical/ electrical/ electronics related fields 
• Must be able to work at heights exceeding 20 meters
• Must be able to work days, evenings and nights and weekends (After ramp up begins, preferred shifts will be assigned based on hire date)
• Ability to travel if required for training