Production Operator

Job Description

IKO Industries Ltd. is a market leader in the manufacturing of roofing and building materials. IKO is a Canadian owned and operated business with production facilities worldwide and has many years of unparalleled success in the roofing materials industry. Quality, integrity, and trustworthiness are the values that underlie this success, and we have built this company by hiring people who hold these values. People like you!
Job Description
Job Summary: 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.
Compensation: starts at $27.52
Benefits
Health Insurance (includes Virtual Health, and HCSA)
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Long-term Disability
Short-term Disability
RRSP Match
Paid Vacation
Floating Days
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Engagement Events
Awards and Recognition
Tuition reimbursement
Service Awards
Employee Perks & Discounts
Job Responsibilities
Must be flexible to work rotating 12-hour day and night shifts
Adhere to safety policies, programs, procedures
Complete health & safety pre-start checklists
Inspect raw material and finish products per quality specifications
Operate counterbalance, propane-powered forklift
Ensure product being produced meets established quality specifications
Conduct quality checks at regular intervals
Operate manufacturing equipment in accordance with established operating procedures
Document production numbers, items contributing to down-time into system
Ability to safely perform heavy lifting up to 50 pounds on a routine basis
General housekeeping duties
Additional duties as assigned by Supervisory staff
Qualifications
High Secondary School diploma
Minimum 2 yearsu2019 experience in heavy-industrial manufacturing or construction industry or similar industry preferred
3 years of flexographic printing and/ or blown film multilayer extrusion experience is considered an asset
Basic knowledge of water based print and/ or blown film extrusion raw materials
Minimum 1 year of proven forklift operating experience 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
Comfortable with working in a dusty environment
Must be able to lift and move up to 50 pounds on a routine basis
Must be able to walk and/or stand 90% of the shift
Must be able to work at heights and in confined spaces
Benefits of Employment: IKO recognizes that its success is due to the strength of its employees. A primary goal of IKO is to promote individual employee''s sense of accomplishment and contribution so that employees enjoy their association with IKO. The Company invests in its employees so that they are the most knowledgeable in the industry, and undertakes great efforts to nurture loyalty to, and teamwork at, IKO. We are pleased to offer competitive compensation, health care, a progressive and challenging workplace and a commitment to teamwork and integrity.
Diversity and Equal Opportunity Employment: 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.