At Dieter’s, a division of High Bar Brands, we have been manufacturing quality truck accessories since 1976. We are proud to have become one of the most respected names in the truck aftermarket industry by listening to our customers and then delivering a product that meets and exceeds their expectations. Our dedicated craftspeople have access to state-of-the-art equipment and use only the best quality stainless steel to design, develop, and manufacture the parts that have built our brand.

Essential Functions

Assembly Operations & Employee Development

• Onboard and develop new and existing employees on assembly processes, work instructions, safety requirements, and quality standards.
• Maintain accurate training records including completion status, competency assessments, and required sign-offs.
• Provide hands-on assembly support.
• Identify knowledge gaps and recommend improvements to training materials and onboarding processes.

Material Handling

• Provide coverage for material handling duties including moving, staging, and organizing parts and components.
• Support kitting operations and ensure assembly workstations are stocked with required materials.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment as required.

Relief Shift Lead

• Act as relief shift lead as required, including assigning work, coordinating workflow, and supporting employees.
• Communicate production issues, delays, personnel concerns, and safety matters promptly to supervision.
• Serve as a point of contact for employees during the shift in the absence of the supervisor.

Shipping & Receiving Support

• Assist with packaging, labeling, and staging of finished goods for outbound shipment.
• Ensure shipments are prepared in compliance with work instructions and customer specifications.
• Support receiving functions, including verifying incoming materials against purchase orders.

Safety & Quality

• Adhere to and enforce all safety rules, PPE requirements, lock-out/tag-out procedures, and safe work practices.
• Ensure all work is completed to applicable quality standards and approved work instructions.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, safety audits, and 5S activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of assembly processes, work instructions, and quality standards in a metal fabricating environment.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, BOMs, and work orders.
• ERP system experience for data entry and scheduling support.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Forklift and material handling equipment operation (certification required or ability to obtain).
• Strong Communication skills.
• Able to manage competing priorities and adapt to changing production demands.
• Detail-oriented with strong strong documentation, record-keeping, and data accuracy skills.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required; post-secondary training in manufacturing or a related field is an asset.
• 3 -5 years of experience in a manufacturing or metal fabricating environment, with solid hands-on assembly knowledge.
• Prior experience in a lead, mentorship, or informal supervisory role is strongly preferred.
• Exposure to material handling, shipping/receiving, and basic production planning is an asset.

In compliance with Ontario Bill 149, this posting is for a newly created position.