Three New Positions Open In Langley, BC!

Redwood Plastics and Rubber is pleased to offer the opportunity to apply for these three careers at our Langley, BC, Canada location. Interested applicants can send their resume and cover letter to careers@redwoodplastics.com

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Title: Accounts Receivable & Finance Department Support                                                                                    

Location: Langley, BC

Reports to:  Finance Manager

POSITION SUMMARY

We have an opening for an Accounts Receivable and General Support person in our head office/finance department.

This role will be part of the AR team for our group of companies and as well, provide general support for various areas of a very busy accounting department.

This will suit a natural born “helper” who is not opposed to tackling a task regardless of how big or small.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• AR customer account reconciliation, deposit posting and collections – both by phone and email
• Reception for the accounting department and executive  team (very low call volume)
• Process all incoming/outgoing mail and couriers
• Manage and maintain departmental group email boxes
• Maintain and order office supplies as required for the accounting department
• Assist Accounts Payable team with cheque runs and filing
• Other various duties as needed to help our busy head office/finance department run smoothly

SKILLS, EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 2 years working experience in an office, preference will be given to those with Accounts Receivable experience.
• Extreme attention to detail and proficiency in data posting.
• Excellent multitasking and prioritizing skills.
• Computer literacy, including effective working skills of MS Word, Excel and e-mail are required.
• Able to maintain confidential information.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Able to deal with people tactfully and professionally at all times.
• Strong work ethic and positive team attitude.

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Title: Inside Sales Representative

Location:  Langley, BC

Reports to: Operations Manager

POSITION SUMMARY

The Inside Sales Team focuses on customer retention and acquisition. The position involves order processing, proactive calling to existing, and potential customers, provide customers with all services offered and provide solutions for their needs. Must be energetic, well spoken, and eager to close and increase sales.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Utilize relationship selling/customer focused selling techniques by working closely with customers to solve their problems, increase their profits and/or increase their productivity
• Generate new and repeat sales by providing product and technical information in a timely matter
• Understanding customer needs and offering solutions
• Proactive Selling: cross-selling, up-selling, add-on sales, follow-up, & researching and calling potential prospects with existing product lines
• Accurately process customer transactions such as orders and quotes
• Educate customers about terminology, features and benefits of products – present & deliver information
• Utilize CRM System effectively. Daily updates include: customer profiles, customer files, add sales notes and “deals.”
• Contact customers following sales to ensure ongoing customer satisfaction and resolve any issues
• Closing sales and working with customers through closing process

SKILLS, EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Comfortable making proactive calls and talking with existing and potential new customers
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; the ability to call, connect, and interact with customers
• Persuasive and goal -oriented
• Possesses an energetic, outgoing, and friendly demeanor

• Demonstrates understanding and application of effective selling strategies and techniques
• Self-motivated and self-directed

• Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently
• High level of critical and logical thinking, analysis, and reasoning skills

• Demonstrated independent work initiative, sound judgement, and a professional demeanor

• Possesses outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail

• Able to read and interpret drawings and blueprints as well as work instructions and procedures

• Possesses a high level of integrity, confidentially, and accountability
• Previous inside sales experience or related sales experience preferred

• Strong computer skills – MS Office Suite, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Able to perform business math (basic algebra, compute rate, ratio, etc.)
• Ability to work independently or as an active member of a team
• Tenacity to handle rejection and continue on with a positive attitude
• High school degree or equivalent

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Redwood Plastics and Rubber is seeking a CNC Operator to join our Langley Manufacturing team on day shift (6:00 am to 2:30 pm; Monday to Friday). A CNC Operator is responsible for the effective operation of CNC machines, ensuring the production of high quality products.

The primary responsibility of this position is to use skill and experience to produce a variety of precision mechanical parts from plastics, composites and rubber materials on various CNC turning and milling machines. In order to succeed in this position, you must be able to: Set-up, Program and Operate various CNC lathes and mills Read and understand blueprints, study specifications, drawings to determine the machining operation to be performed Determine tooling, tool-paths, setup methods and fixtures to produce parts in most efficient manner Read and interpret work orders Calculate dimensions and tolerances, and prepare working sketches if necessary Ensures workmanship throughout the manufacturing process and on finished goods meets or exceeds the costs, quality and schedule expectations for all customers Safety conscious with full participation in the safety program and all safety requirements Perform other duties as needed Your qualifications include: 2 years CNC Programming (Preferred) 3 years CNC Machining (Required) Experience on HAAS VF-5, VF-4 or ST35Y hardware Fluent in G-Code &/or Certified in MasterCAM Ability to show initiative and manage your time as part of a high-functioning team Excellent English language communication skills; both written and verbal. Come work for us if you enjoy: Competitive salary packages, medical and RRSP benefits with career advancement opportunities. Work within a fast paced, high energy and positive environment with tons of opportunities for learning, continuing education and apprenticeship support. Company barbeques, events, and working with a charged-up team of professional colleagues Fully equipped fitness facilities on-site, with bike facilities and showers to freshen up. Coveralls Provided Boot Allowance Employee-run Safety Committee

Hiring Material Picker For Afternoon Shift – Langley, BC!

Redwood Plastics and Rubber is pleased to announce a new career opportunity at our Langley, British Columbia, Canada location!

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Title:        Manufacturing Material Picker                                              Location:  92a Avenue, Langley

Reports to:   Shipping Supervisor

POSITION SUMMARY

The material picker is responsible for the prompt and accurate selection and delivery of materials to the requesting department. This position is responsible for inventory material handling. This position is for our afternoon shift – 2:00 pm to 12:30 am, Monday to Thursday.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Read work orders or requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed.
• Move materials and items from receiving or storage areas to requesting department or too other designated areas.
• Move materials throughout the plant as requested

SKILLS, EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Forklift experience an asset
• A positive, ‘can do’ attitude and a willingness to learn, working both in a team and independently
• Enjoying an adaptable work environment
• Ability to problem solve
• Attention to detail
• Effective communication skills
• Overtime as required.
• Ability to lift or move up to 50 lbs frequently.
• Ability to lift or move up to 100 pounds occasionally.
• Frequent standing, walking, stooping, kneeling and crouching
• A proactive attitude towards Health and Safety
• Ability to undertake site work when required
• Desire for continuous improvement

If you are interested in this position please email your resume and cover letter to careers@redwoodplastics.com

Hiring Industrial Outside Sales In Langley, BC!

Redwood Plastics and Rubber’s flagship operation in Langley, BC (Canada) is pleased to announce we’re hiring in the position of Industrial Sales Representative. This individual will be based out of south-central British Columbia.

The ideal candidate has experience in Industrial or Mechanical Sales.

Reporting to the Regional Sales Office’s Business Development Manager, the Sales Rep is responsible for working closely within the Sales Team to define customer expectations and manage relationships while taking responsibility for sales growth and profitability within the territory. The successful candidate will have a keen enthusiasm for developing new markets, new customers and new product opportunities. Fundamental to success will be the approach to customer service, ethics, value-added salesmanship and the ability to learn and apply the technical aspects of our products. A natural mechanical aptitude and understanding of various manufacturing processes will be used to guide interaction with customers.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Sell solutions – Foster relationships with current and potential customers, and present best fit solutions that solve customer’s challenges and improve their productivity and profits.
• Work with vendors and internal stakeholder to ensure product knowledge is up to date.
• Use up to date product/application knowledge to recommend appropriate solutions for any given application.
• Determine customer requirements and expectations, present solutions to decision makers, and develop the relationship towards closing the sale.
• Assist in creating RFP responses.
• Ensure follow-up by passing leads to Inside Sales with calls-to-action, dates, complete profile information, sources, etc.
• Actively manage call schedule to adequately cover assigned territory in a time-efficient manner.
• Work with the BDM to develop actionable sales targets.
• Use marketing data using applicable sales management software tools to maximize sales efficiency and effectiveness.
• Make assessments of market conditions and advise the sales team and marketing staff of findings.
• Build and maintain ongoing awareness of products and services, competitor activities, and other research.
• Maintain accurate records, including sales call reports, expense reimbursement forms, billing invoices, and other documentation.
• Periodically conduct presentations, such as seminars, trade show demonstrations.
• Participate in Regional Sales Office planning activities – understand market and customer trends and identify opportunities to achieve a competitive advantage and profitable sales growth in all industries served.
• Ensure the CRM remains up to date on an ongoing basis.
• Enthusiastically complete sales and product knowledge training.
• Always maintain professionalism, tact, diplomacy, and sensitivity to portray the company in a positive manner.

 Skills, Experience & Education

• 5+ years of industrial sales experience
• Experience specifying and selling industrial rubber components such as molded parts, sheet rubber, extrusions or seals & gaskets is a major asset
• Postsecondary education in business, marketing, economics, or a related field an asset
• Proven understanding of the industry, products, applications and area of service an asset
• Possess a valid passport and driver’s license and is able travel without restriction in North America.
• Efficient time management and self-reliant planning of business trips (time out of the office >50%)
• Technical capability to learn and communicate the intricacies of our value-added product line.
• Person of integrity, high work ethics and dedicated to quality customer service
• Ability to manage growth and a rapidly increasing customer base
• Determined to take responsibility and to meet challenging sales and growth targets
• Willingness to compete in a technical environment
• Proven ability to coordinate sales action plans, manage expenses and budgets
• High level of critical and logical thinking, analysis, and reasoning skills
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship management skills
• High level of integrity, confidentially, and accountability
• A well-defined sense of diplomacy, including solid negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
• Able to effectively assess customer needs, present products and solutions, and close sales and cultivate long-term business relationships
• Proven ability to independently develop new business, build repeat business and manage a sales territory
• Proficient with personal computers, MS Office Suite and CRM software

Notes:

• Redwood Plastics and Rubber offers competitive salary packages including a car allowance, medical and retirement benefits, an incredible work environment, and career advancement opportunities.
• Compensation will be determined based on qualifications and experience.
• This description is intended to give you a general overview of the position and is not an exhaustive listing of duties and responsibilities.

If interested please email your resume and cover letter to careers@redwoodplastics.com

 

Hiring CNC Shift Swing Operator in Woodland, WA!

Redwood Plastics and Rubber is seeking a Swing Shift CNC Operator to join our growing team in Woodland, WA.  Redwood Swing Shift  is a 4 days per week and 10 hrs per day (Mon – Thur 3:00pm to 1:30am) schedule.

Primary responsibilities include reading and analyzing blueprints, reading G-Code, machining plastics and steel, communicating material and/or program needs, and executing quality control. Focus should be placed on collaborating with supervisors, management, and other team members to achieve company goals and KPI’s. As a CNC Operator, your actions will directly impact manufacturing and therefore the success of our team and the company.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Balance excellent safe working habits with a healthy sense of urgency.
• Execute all work orders relative to the schedule and due dates that are set by our scheduling department.
• Embrace collaboration, accept suggestions, and embrace a mentality of continual improvement.
• Organize the production area’s workflow. Ensure resources are effectively utilized.
• Be accountable for final product quality.

• Lead by example.  Safety and production begin with you.
• Maintain a clean and organized work space.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills & Experience:

• Excellent spoken and written English is required.
• Able to lift 75 lbs is required.
• 2+ years of CNC machining experience or equivalent knowledge is required.
• G-code interpretation experience is required.
• A strong understanding of drawing interpretation is required.
• Specific experience in machining plastic is a huge asset.
• Mastercam/CAD Experience preferred.
• Multi-axis experience preferred.
• Sub Spindle and complex setup experience preferred.
• Experience in machining steels and other metals preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills preferred.
• Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail required.

Please email careers@redwoodplastics.com if you’re interested with your resume and cover letter.

Thank you for all your applications but only ideal candidates will be contacted.

Hiring a Warehouse Fabricator in Edmonton!

Please view the exciting opportunity below. If you feel this suits your experience, please send your resume and cover letter to careers@redwoodplastics.com

Title: Warehouse Fabricator                                                                        Location:             Edmonton, AB

Department:  Warehouse                                                                            Reports to: Operations Manager

POSITION SUMMARY

A Warehouse Fabricator is responsible for assisting in the manufacture of components or finished goods in a specific warehouse area. Working within safety and quality guidelines, work is performed to spec as per drawings and factory documentation. Performing many operations within a defined process under some supervision, Warehouse Fabricators work diligently to achieve daily warehouse requirements and meet customer expectations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties and responsibilities vary based on work-cell, team or manufacturing process.

• Produce product to specification (tolerances, surface finish, trueness of part) by following work instructions within expected warehouse times, procedures and using the correct raw materials
• Perform all work to organizational standards to ensure final product meets quality standards.
• Meet scheduled task commitments on-time
• Complete warehouse paperwork – document processes and materials used
• Communicate immediately any obstacles in the way of achieving KPI’s and/or safety requirements
• Contribute to continuous improvement activities
• Report equipment faults to the area Lead Hand
• Perform basic maintenance, cleaning and calibration of work areas and machinery
• Accurately record time to work orders
• Perform all functions of the job safely
• Maintain a clean and organized work space
• Perform other duties as assigned

SKILLS, EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Must have Table Saw Experience
• Experience in a warehouse environment and/or with plastics/rubber is an asset
• Experience with table saws, drill presses and other hand tools.
• Able to read a tape measure
• Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to read and interpret blue prints, drawings and general work instructions
• Able to lift 1000 lbs consistently throughout the day
• Possesses manual dexterity, attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy
• Able to self-motivate, prioritize and maintain productivity levels as specified
• Displays adaptability, flexibility and a positive professional attitude
• Is self-aware at all times, balanced and confident

 

Lots Of Hiring In Langley, BC!

We are on a spring hiring binge at our Langley, British Columbia sales office! We’re looking to fill a total of four positions:

• Warehouse Supervisor
• Shipper
• Accounting Support
• Sales Estimating

A description of each position follows. If you’re interested, please email your resume and coverletter to careers@redwoodplastics.com

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Redwood Plastics and Rubber is seeking a Shipper to join our warehousing team. This position is responsible for shipping, receiving and other tasks related to the transportation and handling of goods.

 Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Ship product to customers domestically and internationally. Shipment quantities vary day by day based on productions capacity.
• Coordinate carriers for inbound and outbound freight.
• Deal with imports and exports shipped to and from the company; work with customs officials to ensure compliance.
• Work with the warehousing team to minimize shortages and improve inventory holdings.
• Inspect incoming and outgoing shipments to ensure the accuracy, completeness, and condition of shipments.
• Process all required paperwork and maintain adequate records for reporting and tracking of shipped and received product.
• Ensure that shipments contain proper documentation and if multiple items per shipment, ensure item lists are complete.
• Track shipments and verify receipts of shipments as required.
• Study shipping notices, bills of lading, invoices, orders, and other records to determine shipping priorities, and shipping methods required to meet shipping and receiving schedules.
• Operate forklift, hand truck, or other equipment to load, unload, transport, and store goods.
• Perform all functions of the job safely.
• Maintain a clean and organized work space.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills & Experience:

• Minimum 2 years of direct work experience in shipping, and logistics.
• Experience in warehousing, inventory control, and/or transportation management.
• Strong working knowledge of ERP systems and MS Office Suite.
• Experience in working with third-party logistics providers.
• Excellent spoken and written English is a must
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship management skills
• Possesses outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Able to lift 50 lbs

 Notes:

• Redwood Plastics and Rubber offers competitive salary packages, medical and retirement benefits, a positive work environment, and career advancement opportunities.
• Compensation will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

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Title: Warehouse Supervisor                                                                                         Location: Langley, BC

Reports to: Production Manager

POSITION SUMMARY

Due to growth at our Vancouver Head Office we are adding to our leadership team. We’re looking for the best and brightest to take our Warehouse department to the next level.

The Warehouse Supervisor is responsible for planning, coordinating and executing the day-to-day activities of all Warehouse activities and leading the team of 4 – 6 employees in the following work areas: Picking, Packing, Receiving, Shipping, Returns, Inventory Control and Documentation.

The Warehouse, is a fast-paced environment that sees over 1,000 unique orders shipped directly and via intercompany transfer per month. It includes managing care and control over $3m worth of inventory in both stock shapes and finished parts.

If you have passion and expertise in distribution, shipping and receiving, forklift operation, or picking and packing, Redwood Plastics & Rubber is the company for you.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manages department budget spending to target goals.
• Responsible to ensure over 1,000 orders per month are shipped both directly to customers and to our other North American divisions with 100% accuracy
• Managing physical control of $3M+ inventory that includes over 2,000 stock items with the expectation that it is accurately tracked
• Works with all other departments including manufacturing, operations, purchasing, sales, to ensure our customer expectations are being met.
• Responsible for contributing to and executing on the department operational plan.
• Freight Scheduling and Logistics including parcel, LTL, Container Shipments, receiving, restock, inter-company transfers).
• Asset management including safety, maintenance scheduling, training and safe operation of Forklifts, Pickers and other equipment within department.
• Responsible and Accountable for the physical management, receipt, movement, storage, and cycle counting of all distribution inventory and warehouse stock including pick-and pack activities and FIFO activities.
• Monitor, Collect, Report and Manage Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) that ensure the objectives of the department are being met.
• Accountable and Responsible for maintaining a safe, clean and well-organized yard, including all yard activities such as truck-access, truck staging, loading & unloading and product staging.
• Coordinating and organizing the flow of incoming and outgoing materials.
• Spend time daily and weekly working hands-on in all work-areas to observe non-conformances, efficiencies, and encourage high productivity as well as heling with the workload.

SKILLS, EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• 5-8 years’ leadership experience in a warehouse environment or similar
• 4-year college degree in is an asset
• Create, implement and execute lean methodology
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to lead and maintain a safe, efficient and clean work environment
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs frequently
• Flexible and adaptable with schedule which could include some weekends with occasional after hour requirements.

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Redwood Plastics and Rubber has an opportunity for a detailed Sales Estimator with excellent follow though to join our team. This position is a gateway to growth opportunities in product design, applications engineering and technical sales.

Estimator creates detailed cost estimates and proposals and coordinates order related production processes including, scheduling, design, quality, and material selection. The Estimator’s efforts will increase quote-to-order conversion through quote follow-up and analysis.

Responsibilities:

• Quick and accurate cost estimates
• Apply rules and methods provided by manufacturing to cost estimates and develop accurate work orders
• Review and interpret engineering and construction drawings and specifications in conjunction with customer RFQs in order to determine project scope.
• Perform quote follow up and analysis.
• Maintain a positive customer experience through quality communication and a commitment to understanding of their needs. Forge lasting client relationships.
• Collaborate with other departments in the order-related production process.
• May be tasked with special project work.

Skills & Prerequisites:

• Displays a basic understanding of cost estimating activities and budget generation.

• Able to read basic drawings.
• Possesses a solid understanding of the basic mathematics.

• Able to excel in a fast paced, multi-disciplinary work environment.

• Possesses a commitment to business development.
• Working knowledge of elastomers and plastics, an asset.
• Exceptional interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Comfortable working in a team.
• Exceptional track record in personal time management and team-based communication

Notes:

• Redwood Plastics and Rubber offers competitive salary packages, medical and retirement benefits, a positive work environment, and career advancement opportunities.
• Compensation will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

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Title: Accounts Receivable & Accounting Department Support                                                                             

Location: Langley, BC

Reports to:  Finance Manager

POSITION SUMMARY

We have an opening for an Accounts Receivable and General Support person in our head office/finance department.

This role will be part of the AR team for our group of companies and as well, provide general support for various areas of a very busy accounting department.

This will suit a natural born “helper” who is not opposed to tackling a task regardless of how big or small.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• AR customer account reconciliation, deposit posting and collections – both by phone and email
• Reception for the accounting department and executive  team (very low call volume)
• Process all incoming/outgoing mail and couriers
• Manage and maintain departmental group email boxes
• Maintain and order office supplies as required for the accounting department
• Assist Accounts Payable team with cheque runs and filing
• Other various duties as needed to help our busy head office/finance department run smoothly

SKILLS, EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 3 years working experience in an office, preference will be given to those with Accounts Receivable experience
• Extreme attention to detail and proficiency in data posting
• Excellent multitasking and prioritizing skills
• Computer literacy, including effective working skills of MS Word, Excel and e-mail are required.
• Able to maintain confidential information.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Able to deal with people tactfully and professionally at all times.
• Strong work ethic and positive team attitude.
• Lots of Energy!!!

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Thank you for your interest, but we will only contact candidates we have serious interest in.

Note: We are not willing to assist in relocating potential employees for any position.

Two New Technical Sales Reps Join The Squad!

Redwood Plastics and Rubber is pleased to welcome Mathew Robinson and Todd McKenzie to our sales team!

Mathew has joined our Spokane, WA Regional Sales Office in a Technical Inside Sales role. He has a large breadth of experience including in aviation, mining equipment, the automotive industry, and the lumber industry. He really enjoys talking and working with people and solving problems. He’s been married to his wife Anna for 10 years and they have both a daughter and son. On his leisure time he enjoys the outdoors, hikes, working on cars, and outdoor movies. He’s a positive “glass half full” type of guy!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Todd  has joined our Edmonton location as their first satellite rep. He will travel to central and eastern Canada selling our products along other complementary lines. He has a 20 year old daughter and a 17 year old son and will be celebrating 28 years of marriage with his wife shortly. In his free time fishing is his first passion, followed by hockey and hunting. He also volunteers for minor hockey, baseball, and in local politics.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Welcome to you both!