Extrusion Lead Operator - Medical Leave Replacement for 3 month

NOVOLEX; Brampton; Hybrid; CAD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance (

Telehealth options

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Job summary

Novolex is seeking an Extrusion Lead Operator to cover a 3-month medical leave replacement. You will run the PET extrusion line at standard rates, coordinate tasks and make quality decisions based on equipment status and staffing.

The role requires reading production schedules, ensuring resources, and maintaining safety procedures including PPE, lockout/tagout, and operating safety devices. Minimum high school diploma and at least 1 year in extrusion manufacturing; strong English communication

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma.
• Minimum 1 year of experience manufacturing on an extrusion line.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and safety awareness.
• Good communication in English (verbal and written).

Responsibilities

• Run PET extrusion line at standard rates and within specs.
• Read and interpret production schedules and requirements.
• Coordinate tasks with team and ensure resource availability.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Good communication in English

Team player

Ability to work under pressure

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Extrusion Lead Operator - Medical Leave Replacement for 3 month

Why Choose Us?

Novolex® is a leader in packaging innovation, choice and sustainability. We manufacture products in paper, plastic and sustainable materials for the food, retail, health and industrial markets.

Our Sustainability Commitment

The Novolex sustainability vision is built upon three pillars: our products, our operations and our people. Each is critically important to our growth and future as a business. These pillars form the foundation of our company-wide commitment to sustainability, helping us achieve our ambitious goals through our wide-ranging initiatives.

How You'll Perform the Role

Principal Job Duties

• The PET Extrusion Line Operator is the person who is in charge of running the line at standard rates and within specifications. Be able to coordinate, delegate tasks to his team and make quality decisions based on equipment’s conditions, availability of manpower and team skills
• Able to read and understand the production scheduling requirements (Gauge/formulation/sizes/packing customer specifications… etc.)
• Ensure the availability of resources, and engage himself and his team member in performing the required tasks

Health and Safety:

• Must wear personal protective equipment required by the Occupational Health & Safety Act and regulations those within the company policy
• To use or wear protective devices or clothing that the employer requires to be used or worn (Follow the implemented safety procedure to operate the PET extrusion lines)
• Should be certified/ licensed to operate lifting, moving and transporting equipment, or whatever equipment requires a certificate/License to operate
• Maintain a safe clean working place, identify all possible safety hazards and report them
• Follow all lockout/Tag out procedures
• Able to check and operate the safety devices installed on the line (Safety light curtain, safety mats, emergency stop buttons/cables, safety switches…etc.)

What We Need From You

• Minimum high school diploma
• Minimum 1 year of work experience in a manufacturing environment working on an Extrusion line
• Lift and move product / parts / boxes when required
• Mechanical aptitude is necessary
• Work well under pressure
• Good team player
• Good communication in English (verbal and written)

What You'll Get From Us

With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being an important focus, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance (including Telehealth options) as well as a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health. Specific benefits and well-being programs may vary depending on where you work.

Community Engagement

At Novolex, giving back to the local communities that support us is important. Our Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs. We also encourage facility level support of activities in the communities where our employees live and work.

Training and Development

We offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available through Novolex University. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program, and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.