Production Associate - Rotating Continental Shifts

Position: Production Associate - 12 hour Rotating Continental Shifts
Position Summary
The Production Associate is responsible to ensure the smooth operation of machines and participate in ensuring the utmost quality of product.

Responsible for

Packing a variety of manufactured products (lids and containers) accurately and efficiently

Ensuring that close attention is paid to the quality of the products that are coming off the machines - putting aside defective products and communicating to Shift Supervisor

Following and complying with Cube Management System (CMS)

Duties

Check quality of product (lids/containers) every stack top and bottom (flip stack prior to bagging) - look for short shots, warping, black spots, witness marks, long gates, etc

Apply appropriate clear bag to the stack and pack and tape the bag closed

Place bagged product into the appropriate bin as indicated by the bin placard

Notify supervisor immediately when any quality issues are discovered

Count and document the number of plastic sleeves of products that are packed during each shift

Ensure that all parts are removed from the machine, table and over top of the conveyor before starting a new order

Place new placard onto new bin

Ensure any scrap parts are placed into the scrap bin - weigh and record as required

Printing boxes

Printing labels from Dynamics program

Sweep floor and ensure that any spills (oil, water, resin, parts) are cleaned up in a timely manner

Notify supervisor immediately of any hazards, incidents or accidents

Maintain a clean workstation(s) at all time

Perform any other duties as assigned by your supervisor

Skills And Education

Minimum of Grade 12 or equivalent

Basic math and computer skills

Ability to follow instructions

Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing in English

Must have attention to detail

Must be able to differentiate between colors and their shades

Soft Skills

Problem solving - the individual identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully.

Interpersonal Skills - the individual maintains confidentiality, remains open to others' ideas and exhibits willingness to try new things

Oral communication - the individual speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations, group presentations and meetings

Written Communication - the individual edits work for spelling and grammar, presents numerical data effectively and is able to read and interpret written information

Planning/organizing - the individual prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans.

Quality control - the individual demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality

Adaptability - the individual adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events

Dependability - the individual is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction and solicits feedback to improve performance

Safety and security - the individual actively promotes and personally observes safety and security procedures and uses equipment and materials properly

Other

Job Requirements

Must be able to speak, read and write English

Must have reliable transportation

Must have full range of motion

Must be able to bend, twist and lift up to 30lbs on a continuous basis

Must be able to sit, stand/walk for long periods of time

Able to work 12 hour rotating continental shifts

Job Type
Full-time, 12 hour rotating continental shifts

Ability to Commute
Aurora, ON (required)

Work Location
In person

Benefits

Extended dental, health and vision coverage upon completion of 3 month probationary period

RRSP Program:
Eligible to participate after 3-month probationary period

Quarterly Bonus:
Eligible to participate after 3-month probationary period

Free on-site parking