Production Operator

Job Summary

The Production Operator is responsible for certain aspects of the operation of their assigned process(es) including start-up, shutdown, product change over, process problem troubleshooting, and meeting production quality requirements.

The position requires the ability to work 12 hour (Continental) rotating shifts including night shift to support 24 hours a day, 365 days a year operation. There is a 2 weeks’ nights and 2 weeks’ days rotation
. The position is a minimum three-month probationary position at a rate of $30.15/hr upon successful completion of probationary period, employees are eligible to participate in the benefit program that includes Health and Dental, Life Insurance, AD&D, LTD and enrollment options into RRSP/DPSP program. We offer 3 weeks’ vacation per annum.

• Follow established procedures and rules for facilitating production.
• Operate plastic processing equipment including extruders, grinders, packaging lines, mixers and various auxiliary equipment as well as drive a forklift throughout the shift.
• Perform quality testing in the laboratory of various samples from various plastics processing equipment and perform tests on raw and finished materials.
• Report findings to their supervisor and take appropriate action to segregate production that fails to meet specification.
• Perform other general labour and housekeeping duties.

• Ability to stack 55 lb. bags on pallets.
• Ability to work in hot and occasionally dusty environment. (Respirator required in some areas of the facility - respirator requires tight seal around the face and therefore absence of facial hair).
• Ability to operate forklift through the 12 hour shift and operate heavy machinery.
• Obtain a satisfactory background check.

• Must possess a grade 12 education or equivalent.
• Forklift certification or have experience in driving a forklift is desired.
• 1-2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in a process industry.
• Ability to take direction and process information quickly.
• 2 positive professional references.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $30.15 per hour

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care

• Secondary School (required)

• English (required)

Work Location:

In person