Forklift (Material Handler A & B)

Westlake Royal Building Products; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 28,117 - 40,046; Full time

Job summary

Westlake Royal Building Products in Vaughan, Ontario, is seeking a reliable manufacturing associate to join our production team on rotating 12-hour continental shifts. The role requires attention to detail, safe operation of machinery, and accurate reporting.

You will load/unload pigments, monitor line changes, and communicate with Quality Control and other operators to ensure smooth production flow and adherence to health and safety policies.

Qualifications

• Must have completed Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Three to five years’ experience in a manufacturing environment is a must.
• Demonstrates ability to operate machinery safely and efficiently.
• Ability to complete reports accurately and legibly.
• Good communication skills.
• Team player, strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Must have knowledge of all pigments for CAP and SUB.
• Load and unload pigments for colour changes in Mova Units.
• Identify differences between material, PVC, T05 and T31 for CAP.
• Complete reports for each line accurately.
• Inform Quality Control on lot number changes.
• Monitor silo levels, including T31 and T05.
• Store pigment not in use properly.
• Ensure electrical panels are accessible and not blocked.
• Keep work area clean and free of obstacles.
• Communicate changes with Quality Control, Machine Operators and Material Handler B.
• Inform colleagues of upcoming changes during shifts and any issues.
• Inform Shift Supervisor of issues.
• Follow schedule for changes provided by Shift Supervisor.
• Participate in inventory counts if needed.
• Adjust to new procedures & programs as required.
• Comply with Health and Safety policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Shift Supervisor.

Skills

Good communication skills

Team player

Strong interpersonal skills

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Job description

MUST BE ABLE TO WORK 12 HOUR ROTATING CONTINENTAL SHIFTS

Shift Premium & Additional Incentives offered******

Pay Rate: $24.74/hour

Duties And Responsibilities

May include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Must have knowledge of all pigments for CAP and SUB.
• Must be able to load and unload pigments for colour change in Mova Units.
• Must be able to identify the difference between material, PVC, T05 and T31 for CAP.
• Complete reports for each line accurately.
• Inform Quality Control on lot number change.
• Monitor silo levels, including T31 and T05.
• Pigment not in use must be stored in proper container and at proper place.
• Ensure all electrical panels are not blocked.
• Ensure to keep work area clean and free of obstacles and clutter.
• Ensure proper communication on any changes with Quality Control, Machine Operators and with Material Handler B.
• Must inform colleague reporting for the following shift about any changes that are planned during their shift and of any other issues that they might encounter.
• Inform Shift Supervisor of any issues.
• Must follow schedule for changes which is provided by Shift Supervisor.
• Participate in mid and year-end inventory count if needed.
• Adjusts to new procedures & programs as required.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including Health and Safety, as applicable.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Shift Supervisor.

Education, Experience And Qualifications

• Must have completed Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Three to five years’ experience in a manufacturing environment is a must.
• Demonstrates ability to operate machinery safely and efficiently.
• Ability to complete reports accurately and legibly.
• Good communication skills.
• Team player, strong interpersonal skills.

Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.