Works under the supervision of the general manager. This person is responsible for planning and organizing production and supervising employees. This person is responsible for occupational health and safety, the quality of products manufactured, communication and training. We adhere to the principle of equal employment opportunities and we encourage people from minority groups to apply.

• Department: Production
• Location: Arkel Office, Sherbrooke, QC
• Employment Type: Full Time, Weekdays and Daytime only
• Salary: Fixed hourly wage
• Start Date: As soon as possible

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervise, coordinate and plan the activities of the production workers who operate the various sewing machines
• Encourage its employees to identify ideas for improvement in their sector in terms of health and safety, productivity, quality, manufacturing and processing and work methods
• Examinate the condition of the equipment on a daily basis to ensure the safety of employees, the cleanliness of the premises and the ongoing training of each employee
• Solve production-related problems
• Enforce procedures and safety rules
• Communicate quality standards and ensure that they are respected
• Support employees during the training process
• Evaluate the learning and performance of employees on probation or training
• Work on production

Position requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of sewing experience on different types of industrial sewing machines
• Fluency in French and good experience with English would be an asset.
• If you have experience in sewing but not in production management, contact us anyway, we are looking for seamstresses to join our team.
• Demonstration of aptitudes for “successfully mobilizing employees”
• Interest in working in an environment oriented towards continuous improvement
• Leadership
• Sense of organization
• Dynamism
• Good communication skills

Our Perks and Advantages:

• Small team and relaxed atmosphere
• No quota or pressure to produce
• Hours Monday to Friday, day shift only
• Holiday season vacation (complete closure)
• Summer vacation (complete closure)
• Continuing education/development
• Located near the University of Sherbrooke (near public transport and bike paths)

If your passion is cycling and you would like to work in the bike industry, Arkel bags is looking for a person in Customer Service & Sales.

We are a manufacturer of bicycle bags established in Sherbrooke for 34 years and sell all over the world…

We are looking for someone who;

• Loves people, … and contact with people..
• Knows cycling and ideally has BikePacking, Touring experience(s) …
• Speaks and writes English and French
• Is dynamic and rigorous,
• Who has the sense of organization
• Has knowledge of social media, Shopify sales platform, Hubspot CRM, etc.
• Who is curious and likes to learn new things.

Main tasks and activities will be to;

• Respond to direct customers and stores with questions and orders.
• Manage returns, warranties, repairs,
• Support products shipments, commercial and customs documentation
• Support sales programs and marketing initiatives.
• Support our social media accounts and work with our ambassadors.
• Supports Marketing activities, photoshoots,
• And many other miscellaneous tasks,

Work environment & conditions

New dynamic work team,
Competitive Salary,
Work from home and office split possible in the week and thru the year,
Variable work schedule depending on operational needs and times of the year.
Possibility to combine with your adventurous nature, travels and a job at Arkel …
Various discounts in the field of cycling and outdoor activities.

Works under the supervision of the floor manager. Bags are sewn in small batches and a variety of manual tasks can be performed according to your skillset. We emphasize the importance on the quality of the work accomplished over the quantity. We also provide training on several types of sewing machines if necessary.

• Department: Production
• Location: Arkel Office, Sherbrooke, QC
• Employment Type: Part Time or Full Time, Weekdays and Daytime only (37.5 hours)
• Salary: Fixed salary wage
• Start Date: As soon as possible

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Sewing high-end bicycle bags
  • Sewing of labels, zippers and pockets
  • Assembly of the various components of the bag

Position Requirements:

• Open-mindedness
• Curiosity
• Manual skills
• Enthusiasm for learning
• No experience or education required (resourcefulness goes a long way)
• Bonus: passion for cycling
• Bonus: Sewing experience on plain, overlock/surger and industrial sewing machines.

Our Perks and Advantages:

• Flexible hours and schedule
• Workday shifts, during the weekdays only
• Personal growth and learning opportunities
• No quotas or pressure to produce creates a relax work environment (quality is prioritized above all)
• Particular attention given to the ergonomics of workstations and personal well-being
• Employment security with 30+ years of experience in our industry
• Employee discounts
• Small, intimate team
• Located near the University of Sherbrooke (near public transportation and cycle paths)

Production of high-end bicycle bags at home. We emphasize the importance on the quality of the work accomplished over the quantity. We also provide training on several types of sewing machines if necessary at our factory. We can help provide the necessary sewing equipment to operate autonomously at home. The raw material can be mailed to you if you live outside of Sherbrooke.

• Department: Production
• Location: At home (preferably in the Eastern Townships)
• Employment Type: Salary per piece (as a self-employed worker)
• Start Date: As soon as possible

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Sewing bicycle panniers similar to lightweight backpacks
  • Includes the sewing of labels, zippers and pockets
  • Assembly of the various components of the bag

Position Requirements:

• Autonomous
• Bonus: Sewing experience on an industrial (plain) or electronic sewing machine
• Bonus: Passion for cycling