Production Associate -Wall Art

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:

• Competitive Salary Packages

• • Starting wage: $18/hr, with potential for more, based on experience.

  • Extended health and dental benefits for you and your family

  • Two weeks of annual vacation leave

• Monday to Friday AM shifts

• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for Mercana staff on all furniture, lighting, and accessories

• A dynamic work environment with a great group of people

• Company-funded events

• Career development potential