Extruder Operator

Efs-plastics Inc.; North Perth; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

EFS-plastics Inc. is seeking an Extruder Operator - New to join our Listowel, Ontario facility. You will maintain extruders safely, perform quality tests with provided tools, and keep the plant floor clean and organized.

This full‑time day shift runs on weekends (7:00am–7:00pm) with one additional shift during the week; start date is as soon as possible. A manufacturing background and mechanical knowledge are important, along with forklift, Health & Safety, and First Aid certificates.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Mechanical knowledge

Safety training

Forklift certification

First Aid certification

Punctual and reliable

Job description

COMPANY: EFS-plastics Inc.

LOCATION: Listowel, Ontario

POSITION: Extruder Operator - New

STATUS: Weekends

SHIFT: Days (7:00am - 7:00pm Saturday and Sunday; with one additional shift during the week)

START DATE: As soon as possible.

SALARY: $20.00 - $24.64

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

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 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.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

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.

REQUIREMENTS:

• 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

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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.

WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY?

• 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 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.