Do you have a passion for sustainability? Are you a master of anticipating needs and making things happen? Does the idea of creating zero-waste products excite you? If so, we’re looking for you!

You:

• Appreciate a good debate even with your boss
• Thrive in fast-paced change, take decisive action, and run with great ideas—even if they’re not yours
• Solutions Focused - figure out how to fix it instead of who is to blame
• Driven by curiosity, always learning, growing, and embracing discomfort for progress.
• Bring high energy to all your interactions
• Community-minded and driven to make an impact

We:

• Work to protect and restore the environment while making sustainability cool.
• Encourage testing, learning, and growing—we love data-backed, creative decisions.
• Value intelligence, resourcefulness, and innovative thinking over rigid experience requirements.
• Move fast, take risks, and aren’t afraid to fail forward.
• Believe that accountability drives success, so foster empowerment, not entitlement

Our Core Values

1. Commit to a culture that builds a strong COMMUNITY.
2. Foster CREATIVITY to inspire fresh innovation.
3. Embrace COURAGE by taking action despite uncertainty.
4. Live with Awareness and CONSCIOUSNESS of our choices.

The Company:

We are famous for being the creators of the world's first compostable phone case and our latest leading-edge innovation Lomi, the must-have smart-waste appliance for your home.  We’re fast-moving and on a mission to build something bold—and we’re doing it quickly. Our environment is dynamic and constantly evolving. If you thrive in uncertainty, love solving problems and prefer action over perfection, you’ll fit right in.  We value ownership, initiative, and the ability to just get sh*t done. Success here means being comfortable with a 90% solution, moving fast, and iterating even faster. It’s challenging, it’s exciting, and it’s definitely not boring.  If you're looking for a place where you can grow fast, wear a lot of hats, and make a real impact— we welcome you to join a group of innovators who are committed to creating a waste-free future.

The Opportunity: The mission of the Production Assistant is to ensure all production departments are well-supported and able to maintain a high level of output. Based at our Kelowna facility, you will play an integral role in a production team focused on injection moulding and printing sustainable phone cases. In this position, you'll need a keen eye for detail, a passion for working with your hands, an eagerness to learn new skills, and a strong commitment to meeting deadlines.

Shift: Monday to Friday 10 AM to 6:30 PM

The Responsibilities:

• Stage print jobs for print team
• Load and unload jigs to maintain throughput
• Quality check incoming products
• Maintain stocked shelves and accurate records of inventory 
• Regrind raw materials/defect cases accurately and safely
• Maintain and clean the grinder
• Sort, organize, and re-stock WIP inventory shelves
• Stage WIP inventory for the fulfillment team
• Remove defective products from the production floor
• Keep defective products organized
• Enter inventory data for WIP and finished goods
• Sweep, organize supplies, and dispose of garbage
• Assist with monthly inventory counts
• Maintain a safe and clean workspace
• Assist team members as needed
• Ensure the safe operation of all equipment and follow all safety protocols
• Collaborate with peers and management to improve facility operations and promote a teamwork-focused environment
• Work with colleagues and supervisors to enhance facility operations and foster a collaborative atmosphere.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Mechanically inclined with a hands-on approach to tasks
• Capable of performing repetitive tasks with consistency and accuracy
• Quick to learn new procedures and contribute to process improvements
• Effective both independently and in collaborative team settings
• Thrives in fast-paced environments with frequently changing priorities
• Strong commitment to quality, safety, and clear communication
• Detail-oriented with a strong sense of pride in workmanship
• Enthusiastic team player dedicated to green practices and sustainability
• Physically capable of lifting up to 40 lbs and standing for 8-hour shifts
• Available 5 days a week - Monday to Friday

Commitment to Diversity:

Lomi & Pela are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We value unique perspectives and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences.

Compensation - $20 per hour