Production Operator

Position Overview

Reporting to the Production Supervisor, the successful candidate will be responsible for running the Production line. This includes operating machinery, ensuring that raw materials are fed properly through the manufacturing process, resolving line stoppages, clearing equipment jams, verifying finished products against quality specifications, and ensuring that products are properly prepared for shipment.

• Adhere to safety policies, programs, procedures
• Inspect raw material and finish products per quality specifications
• Conduct quality checks at regular intervals
• Operate manufacturing equipment in accordance with standard work instruction
• Operate counterbalance, propane-powered forklift
• Enter waste, downtime data into system
• General housekeeping duties
• Additional duties as assigned

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in industrial manufacturing or construction industry preferred
• Comfortable with standing for extended periods of time
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Ability to follow direction and specific instructions
• Good communication skills;
  Fluent in English - Reading, Writing and Speaking

• Must be able to lift and move up to 50 pounds on a routine basis
• PPE including hard hat, safety footwear, safety glasses, hearing protection and gloves must be worn at all times in plant operations area

This is a full time unionized permanent position.

IKO Industries Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. IKO Industries Ltd. encourages and welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.