KOTT Inc. Job Listings

Why join KOTT?

Family-run for more than 45 years, we’re large enough to provide opportunities, and small enough to care.

Our strong team is a competitive advantage – and we know it’s important to create a great employee experience.

In addition to a solid pay & benefits package, we offer:

- • $6800 in employee recognition prizes each year
- • Access to corporate memberships, and discounted 3^rd party products and services
- • $250 hiring referral bonus
- • $100 annual donation to a non-profit organization you are involved with
- • Company-paid uniforms for customer-facing employees
- • 50% off branded clothing at the KOTT store
- • Employee and family events
- • 24/7 employee and family assistance program
- • Ongoing communications programs, and semi-annual performance assessments

Five core values guide the way we run our business: Be on Board, Own It, Safety First, Reach for More and Keep it Real. Occupational Health & Safety is hugely important at all of our workplaces.

Apply for current job opportunities below! Please note:

• Only those selected for an interview will be contacted
• COVID-19 measures for interviews: health screening, physical distancing, hand hygiene
• Reliable transportation is essential as KOTT is not on a bus route
• Pay will be based on skills and experience
• KOTT Inc. is an equal opportunity employer
• If you need accommodations to apply or interview – email KOTT HR or call 613.838.2775

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Truss Assembler & Shop Labour

Location: 581 Thompson St, Cobourg, ON

Closing date: August 28, 2020

What's the opportunity?

Home builders rely on our factory-built components for the quality – and speed of construction – of their new home builds. Our truss manufacturing team plays a huge role in delivering on KOTT’s promise to get our customers what they need, when they need it.

KOTT trusses literally put a roof over people’s heads. Your sense of accomplishment will come from doing a physically challenging job, and producing such an important component of people’s homes. You thrive on the teamwork and work ethic that is required to meet the demands of our fast-paced environment. You value working in a safe workplace as much as we take pride in providing one.

Your day-to-day

• Preparing and assembling pre-fabricated roof trusses
• Using hand tools and power tools
• Picking orders
• Stacking lumber at saws
• Assisting with the movement of semi-finished and finished product

What you need to succeed:

Experience

• You have experience with power tools
• You have experience working with your hands
• Framing experience is considered a strong asset
• Forklift experience is considered a strong asset

Skills & Qualifications

• You are quality and detail-oriented
• You enjoy and are able to work well as part of a team
• You can communicate well in English

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AZ Driver – Short Haul (no overnights!)

Location: 3228 Moodie Drive, Ottawa, ON

Closing date: August 14, 2020

What's the opportunity?

KOTT Inc.’s goal is to get our customers what they need, when they need it. Our AZ Drivers play a huge role in delivering on our promise. We are looking for full-time AZ Drivers for local deliveries.

As part of the KOTT Delivery team, you will make several local delivery runs each day from KOTT to residential construction sites, and have the opportunity to be home every night.

You will operate our fleet of brand new and late model delivery vehicles, and will be supported by an advanced fleet management program.

Your day-to-day
• Oversee the safe loading and strapping of materials
• Drive a tractor trailer – safely and efficiently – to and from job sites
• Oversee the safe unloading of materials at customer sites
• Be responsible for the safe operation of your vehicle
• Report all maintenance issues

What you need to succeed:

Experience
• You have a minimum of 2 years current driving experience
• Experience operating a Moffatt is considered an asset
• Experience with oversize loads is considered an asset

Skills & Qualifications
• You are 25 years or older (requirement of our insurer)
• You must have an AZ Driver’s license with a clean abstract and CVOR
• You enjoy dealing with people, and have strong communications skills
• You delight in providing great customer service