Extruder Operator

COMPANY: EFS‑Plastics Alberta Inc.

LOCATION:

Lethbridge, Alberta

POSITION:
Extruder Operator - New

STATUS:
Full-Time;
Monday - Thursday

SHIFT: 12‑hour Night Shift - 1900 - 0700

START DATE:

TBD

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the fight against plastic waste? At EFS‑Plastics, you will be part of a team that is transforming the future of plastics recycling. Your work here will help contribute to a cleaner planet for future generations.

EFS‑Plastics Alberta Inc., is a successful, growing recycling company that recovers plastic from residential recycling programs. Your detergent bottles, milk jugs, and plastic bags all end up at EFS, where they are transformed into plastic resin pellets that are used to make new products. Our fully automated processes divert mixed plastics from ending up in landfills, not only reducing waste but also conserving resources and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Extruder Operator will primarily be responsible for maintaining extruders efficiently and safely. They will also be responsible for completing quality tests using tools provided, and housekeeping daily of plant floor to maintain safe and organized working conditions.

• Previous experience working in manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Mechanical, equipment and process knowledge.
• Forklift, Health & Safety, and First Aid certificate.
• Positive attitude and engaged in work.
• Open and adaptable to daily feedback on performance.
• Able to plan, prioritize and organize multiple tasks.
• Reliable, consistent attendance, punctual and dependable

• Maintain and run extruders efficiently and safely.
• Quality testing using measuring tools provided and in‑house training on use of testing machinery.
• Housekeeping daily of plant floor to maintain safe, organized working conditions.
• Monitor fully automated extruder processing lines.
• Perform frequent quality checks on products.
• Participate in continuous quality improvement projects.
• Assist with some mechanical repairs.
• Maintain work area to acceptable safety and housekeeping standards.
• Notify the shift lead or management with any equipment related issues.
• Assist in the training of new operators.
• Additional duties as assigned.

• Receive a competitive wage and leading industry benefits.
• Maintain a healthy work‑life balance.
• Be on the frontier of addressing the growing plastic waste problem.

EFS‑Plastics Alberta Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all that express interest in joining our team, however only those candidates selected will be contacted regarding additional assessment stages. Accommodations are available for any part of the recruitment process upon request.