Machine Operator

Duha Group; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Duha Group seeks a dedicated Machine Operator for the Finishing Department in Canada. You will be responsible for machine setup, operation, and preparing products for shipping while adhering to safety policies and maintaining accurate records.

You will also perform routine machine maintenance, data entry, stock organization, and occasional cross-training on other finishing equipment. Night shift is 10:30 pm–7:00 am, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Experience in machine operation or production is an asset.
• Ability to read and write legibly and keep records.
• Knowledge of safety practices and procedures.
• Computer experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Operate and set up finishing machines and equipment.
• Perform general maintenance and cleaning of machines.
• Enter data into computer databases and maintain records.
• Organize and stock finished materials and move stock as required.
• Ensure all finished skids are identified and moved to the designated area.
• Follow safety policies and maintain a clean work area.
• Work on other finishing machines as needed.
• Assist with loading and unloading for shipping.

Skills

Lifting 50 lbs

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Teamwork

Attendance

Record keeping

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Machine Operator reports directly to the Finishing Manager in the Finishing Department and is responsible for day-to-day functions such as machine setup, operation, preparing for shipping, and miscellaneous duties as required. Follow all safety procedures, understand all safety equipment and adhere to the company policies.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Discuss daily workflow with the team leader at the beginning of each shift.
• Running of various machines in Finishing, including but not limited to collators, marrying line, cutters, drills, round corner machines, box making machine, Fan deck machine, and bagging machines.
• General maintenance of machines.
• Data entry into computer databases.
• Hand assembly of products.
• Organize stock.
• Re-piling of stock.
• Moving skids.
• Wrap skids as necessary.
• Ensure all finished skids are properly identified (ie: record job name, pages & card #, operators, date, amount & move to designated area).
• Maintain a clean work area.
• Compliance with safety policies and procedures.
• Empty garbage bins as required throughout the day and at the end of the shift.
• Ensure that there are available empty skids at the machine at all times.
• Any further tasks as assigned by the Production Manager.
• Working in other areas/machines in finishing as required.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Must be able to lift material weighing 50lbs maximum.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of organization.
• Must have the ability to multitask.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Positive work ethic and excellent attendance record.
• Ability to keep records and write legibly.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE:

• Machine operator/production experience as an asset.
• Knowledge of quality and safety issues.
• Computer experience is an asset.

SHIFT: Nights, Monday to Friday from 10:30 pm to 7:00 am