What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Associate -Wall Art position at Mercana?
Company Description
Mercana is one of North America’s leading home furnishings wholesalers, serving interior designers and retail partners worldwide. As a “design-first” company, we produce unique pieces for the home each season, including wall art, furniture, lighting, and home decor accessories.
The Production Associate plays a crucial role in creating our stunning made-to-order photography and wall art pieces. The Production Associate works in stations on the production floor based on the flow of customer orders, with safety as a top priority. The Production Associate will grow in responsibility by mastering all the Production functions over time.
Job Duties
- Operate saws and machinery to cut frames, glass and mirrors
- Prepare prints or canvases with coating treatments according to specifications
- Using knowledge of various mediums and materials, prepare surfaces and use equipment to apply paint and texture to canvas, wood boards, glass or mirrors.
- Oversee the printing runs based on daily production orders to ensure orders are loaded and printed to specifications.
- Stretch, trim and assemble canvas and framed art according to the company standard
- Monitor the quality of products and ensure they are not damaged, dirty or defective
- Prepare and construct custom boxes for packing art pieces
- Work on various stations in the production line and ensure production targets are being maintained
- Follow all health and safety standards
- Maintain a clean workstation on the production flow
- Cross-functional training to support business needs
- Perform other tasks as required
Qualifications:
- Must have experience in a production environment. Experience with artistic materials is also an asset.
- Must be able to read and understand units of measurement
- Must have a keen eye for detail, steady hands and the ability to work with precision.
- Must be able to work with large-sized art pieces
- Candidates must be physically fit, as there is repetitive bending, twisting, reaching, and lifting
- Remain standing for long periods of time.
- Safely lift, carry and move material and tools up to 50 lbs.
- Fluency in English, both oral and written, is required
- Reliable Transportation to/from the facility is an asset
- Steel-toed safety shoes are required. Additional PPE will be provided.
The successful candidate will be a well-organized, reliable team player who prioritizes safety while pursuing quality outputs. Above all, they possess a positive attitude that contributes to our respectful work environment.
What we offer:
At Mercana, we want to continually invest in our greatest resource – our people. We hope to make your employment experience with us the best possible with employee rewards and benefits that contribute to a balanced and enjoyable lifestyle for you and your family. Here is what you can expect from us:
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Competitive Salary Packages
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Starting wage: $18/hr, with potential for more, based on experience.
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Extended health and dental benefits for you and your family
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Two weeks of annual vacation leave
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- Monday to Friday AM shifts
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Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for Mercana staff on all furniture, lighting, and accessories
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A dynamic work environment with a great group of people
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Company-funded events
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Career development potential
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