Crating & Packaging Associate / Shop Labourer (Edmonton)

Based in Edmonton, AB, Hideaway Inc. is an innovative metal manufacturing company specializing in outdoor lifestyle products. As a company, we provide a collaborative and engaging work workplace for our team members. The Position: Reporting to the Shop Manager, the Crating & Packaging Associate / Shop Labourer is responsible for supporting daily shop floor operations related to packing, crating, paint preparation, receiving, and order fulfillment. This role rotates through several functional areas based on production needs and staffing levels. Successful candidates must be reliable, safety-focused, and comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while performing physically demanding tasks and handling products with care and attention to detail. This is a hands-on role that plays a critical part in ensuring products are prepared, protected, tracked, and shipped accurately and on time. Rotating Work Areas May Include 1. Standard Packing Associate - Pick and pack stocked Hideaway products for same-day shipping - Accurately select items from inventory and prepare orders for shipment - Ensure correct hardware and components are included - Custom Packing Associate - Sort and organize custom fabricated parts - Carefully wrap, bag, and pack custom components to prevent damage - Pick and pack custom orders with higher attention to detail - Paint Preparation - Prepare and load parts to be sent out for powder coating - Sort, bundle, and stage materials according to paint schedules - Ensure parts are correctly identified and tracked before shipping to paint - Paint Receiving & Quality Check - Receive finished parts returning from powder coating - Perform quality checks on painted items - Verify part counts, finish quality, and completeness before orders proceed to packing - Pergola Associate / Assembly Support - Track parts through the production chain for pergola orders - Inventory components, confirm hardware, and review wiring requirements - Support light assembly and preparation prior to packing and crating - Crating & Packaging - Build custom wooden crates for large or fragile products - Secure products inside crates to meet shipping standards - Prepare final shipments for carrier pickup Key Responsibilities - Build custom crates to protect products during shipping - Pack and prepare standard and custom orders with care and accuracy - Handle products throughout the packaging, staging, and shipping process - Load and unload materials and finished goods as required - Maintain organized, clean, and safe work areas - Read and follow work orders, packing lists, and shipping instructions - Track parts through paint and production processes when required - Follow all workplace health and safety policies (WHMIS, OH&S;, WCB, and internal procedures) - Use power tools safely and effectively (drills, skill saws, levels, etc.) - Perform other shop-related duties as assigned Qualifications & Requirements - 1 year of experience in a shop, warehouse, or manufacturing environment preferred - Comfortable using power tools such as skill saws, drills, and levels - Steel-toe safety boots required - Ability to lift up to approximately 50+ lbs on a repetitive basis - Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality - Reliable with excellent attendance and punctuality - Positive attitude and willingness to learn multiple roles - Able to rotate between different tasks and work areas as needed Pay: $18.00-$19.00 per hour Perks - On-site parking Work Location: In person #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2pe4zj