Trim Helper

At Vicwest, we are "Building for Tomorrow" and are currently looking for a Trim Helper to join our Kensington plant.

CONTRACT TYPE: Full Time

LOCATION: Kensington, PEI

Our mission is to innovate the most sustainable and complete building envelope solutions in the Canadian market, with our trusted employees, customers and communities guiding all that we do. Investing in our people. Innovating our product selection. Sustaining the world that sustains us. We prioritize the potential for success that's all around us.

The Trim Helper supports molding machine operators by assisting with material handling, machine preparation, quality checks, and general housekeeping. This role is essential to maintaining efficient production flow, ensuring product quality, and promoting a safe and organized work environment.

1. Production Support: Support molding Machine to ensure continuous and efficient production in accordance with established schedules and work instructions.

2. Quality Compliance: Perform basic visual inspections of molded parts to ensure compliance with quality standards and promptly report defects or anomalies.

3. Workplace Organization & Housekeeping: Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area to support productivity and safety standards.

• Assist molding machine operators during daily production activities
• Load raw materials into molding machines as required
• Remove finished parts from machines and place them in designated containers
• Trim, inspect, and package molded parts according to quality standards
• Perform basic visual quality checks and report defects to the operator or supervisor
• Keep workstations clean, organized, and free of hazards
• Assist with machine setup under supervision
• Follow production schedules, work instructions, and safety procedures
• Handle materials and products using proper lifting techniques and equipment
• Support continuous improvement and teamwork initiatives within the department
• Comply with all company health and safety policies

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Previous manufacturing or factory experience is an asset
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks and stand for long periods
• Good attention to detail and ability to follow instructions
• Strong work ethic and reliability
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment

How do we win? We win when we care. Care for our people. Care for our products. Care for our planet. Because when we can count on each other, we can count our collaborations as victories.

Vicwest welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.