Careers

 

It’s great to work here. We offer weekly consistent pay with non-rotating shifts. The day shift is from 6:00 am to 2:30 pm, Monday to Friday, and the evening shift is from 2:30 pm to 1:00 am, Monday to Thursday. Our benefits include exceptional group benefits and RRSP program, profit-sharing bonus program, seniority incentive, dedicated employee Wi-Fi, leadership development program, on-site health clinics, social events, leading health and safety program, and subsidized lunch program.

Kohltech Windows and Entrance Systems has been in business for over 40 years and is proud to produce high-end, high-quality vinyl window products for the North American marketplace. We believe our growth is directly attributed to the emphasis we place on the quality of our products and the involvement, commitment, and enthusiasm of our employees. Kohltech Windows & Entrance Systems has been recognized for overall business performance and sustained growth with the Canada’s Best Managed Companies designation.

At Kohltech we are committed to providing equal access to employment opportunities and welcomes applicants from diverse groups including Indigenous peoples, racialized people, persons with disabilities, women, and/or 2SLGBTQI+.

We believe in treating all people with respect and dignity and strive to create a supportive, inclusive, and understanding workplace culture. We are committed to seeking out and retaining the finest talent and recognize that in order to accomplish this we must focus on attracting, motivating, and developing employees from diverse groups.

Learn more about the benefits of being a Kohltech Employee here.

We are a dynamic company offering competitive compensation and benefits. If you meet the requirements for any of these openings and are interested in applying we would welcome your application. Please complete our application form and/or send your resume and cover letter (merged into one Word or PDF document) to the following address:

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PRODUCTION WORKERS

We are actively recruiting candidates at our manufacturing facility in Debert, NS.

Our ideal production worker candidate is comfortable working with hand tools, is able to read a tape measure and understands the importance of producing a quality product. They must also have an excellent work ethic and attitude and contribute to a positive, friendly and safe work environment.

We offer full-time employment with group insurance benefits, including medical, dental, life, LTD, critical illness, RRSP and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). We provide training, the opportunity for advancement, and a clean, safe, modern working environment.

Our employees enjoy fun staff social events and work in a team environment with dedicated and hardworking co-workers who take pride in the quality of the product we produce.

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CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE (Debert)

Job Summary: The Customer Service Representative is responsible for responding to dealer inquiries and ensuring the highest level of customer service. The CSR will work with our dealers to identify their needs, create solutions, and ensure a successful sales process for their customers. They will also support our territory sales teams by fostering the growth of our existing dealers and supporting our efforts to expand our market share.

Job Duties:

• Offer fact-based product solutions to dealers and potential clients, to ensure our product offering meets their long-term goals.
• Respond to daily customer inquiries and promote the Quality and Service of the Kohltech brand to achieve revenue potential.
• Maintain service to existing customer base to maximize revenue returns.
• Deliver quotations for products to dealers/customers in an expedient manner.
• Maintain a high level of knowledge about evolving product lines.
• Proactive resolution of specific customer-related issues, and professional support of all customer inquiries.
• Communicate daily with Production, Scheduling, Shipping and R&D Departments to meet company objectives and customer needs.
• Other duties as required to support our network of companies.

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary education or a combination of education and relevant work experience would be preferred.
• A minimum of one year’s experience interacting with others in a professional (B2B) setting and building client relationships.
• Strong communication skills, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a team environment without supervision.
• Ability to multi-task and adjust priorities based upon customer needs.
• Strong level of computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office Products required.
• Exposure or experience with carpentry and/or building supplies would be considered an asset.

To apply:

We are a dynamic company offering competitive compensation and benefits. If you meet the requirements of this opening and are interested in applying, we welcome your application. Please submit a resume and cover letter to this job ad.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Work Location: Debert, NS; In person

 

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PRODUCTION TEAM LEADER (Debert)

Job Summary: Reporting directly to the department Production Manager, the Team Leader is responsible for department safety, quality, efficiency, rework cost, training, and coaching.

Safety

• Develop the safety culture within the team.
• Set high standards and high expectations when it comes to following safety protocols.
• Improve JOHSC walkthrough in their department to achieve and exceed compliance.
• Actively seek to identify and correct potential hazards or unsafe conditions BEFORE accidents happen.
• Encourage open dialogue with all team members when it comes to safe practices and ideas.
• Work with the safety coordinator and quality team ensure all OIs include accurate descriptions of safe processes and correct PPE for each task in their department.

Quality

• Meet or exceed the quality expectations of Kohltech’s customers.
• Achieve the target score for the department on the weekly OI inspection.
• Never let a product leave their department that they would not want installed in their own home.
• Work with the quality team to ensure all OIs are accurate and detailed enough to be used as training documents.
• Continually look for opportunities to improve consistency in the process, e.g. standardization, use of jigs etc.

Efficiency

• Hold the team accountable to production targets.
• Make sure the team understands the importance of on-time start up at the beginning of the shift and after each break.
• Accurately record reasons for downtime at the bottlenecks so resources are applied to fixing the right things.
• Challenge the team to find efficiencies within the steps of their individual tasks.
• Work with the managers and industrial engineers to streamline processes.
• Remove obstacles and barriers for your team, provide them with the tools, materials, and space they need to be successful.

Rework Cost

• Accurately track rework so resources are applied to fixing the right things.

Training

• Evaluate the performance of new hires to help make decisions on who passes probation.
• Carefully and thoroughly explain all safety, quality, and efficiency expectations of each task.
• Consider training from the perspective of the employees who are new to the task.
• Ensure cross training within the department covers all positions with no gaps.

Coaching

• Identify those employees who have potential for further training or responsibilities.
• Mentor those who want to learn more.
• Grow future leaders.
• Treat others as you would like to be treated.

Qualifications

• A proven track record for being safety minded and adhering to safety standards.
• Knowledge of and experience working in manufacturing.
• Expected to have or quickly acquire a strong technical knowledge of the process.
• Leadership experience considered an asset.
• Proven leadership abilities: Excellent organizational skills, demonstrated problem solving abilities, good writing and communication skills, ability to foster a team environment, positive attitude, self-assured, goal oriented, quality minded, resourceful.
• Proven ability to handle line balancing.
• Excellent attendance and punctuality record.
• Able to work overtime when needed.

To Apply: Please submit your resume. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person; Debert, NS

Application deadline: 2024-11-03

 

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DRAFTSPERSON

Job Summary: The Draftsperson works closely with other members of the Product Development Team, and with Sales and Marketing and Operations to design, develop, and maintain our products in a way that maximizes utility and performance while meeting or exceeding regulatory requirements and considering ease of manufacturing. The Draftsperson will be responsible for preparing drawings and specifications, maintaining certifications, and participating in certain other activities related to the development and introduction of new product options, new products, and new equipment.

Qualifications:

• Technical Graduate or CET familiar with Autocad.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment will be considered an asset.
• Technical aptitude and ability to think logically.
• Demonstrated computer skills and aptitude are required.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

To apply:

We are a dynamic company offering competitive compensation and benefits. If you meet the requirements of this opening and are interested in applying, we would welcome your application.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Work Location: In person; Debert, NS

 

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SHIPPER (Edmonton)

Job Summary: Perform duties related to shipping finished product: packaging, loading trucks, building wood crates, help with customer pick ups. Employees are responsible to integrate themselves into our team environment and culture. We are looking for an employee with proven hands on experience from a manufacturing environment. The successful candidate is energetic, motivated with a positive attitude and willing to invest what it takes to grow with our company.

Qualifications:

• Ability to lift 50-75lbs consistently throughout the day.
• Go out for site deliveries as delivery driver assistant.
• Punctual
• Prior experience driving a forklift is an asset
• Prior experience with power hand tools is an asset
• Good customer service skills
• Prioritize tasks in a fast paced environment

Work Location: Edmonton, AB; In person