Machine Operator (Manufacturing & Recycling)

Vitacore Industries; Port Coquitlam; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative recycling company in Metro Vancouver is seeking a Machine Operator to join their Recycling team. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of operational experience, preferably in the plastics recycling or PPE manufacturing industries. This role involves operating machinery, ensuring safety compliance, and collaborating with other team members to troubleshoot production issues. Compensation ranges from $23 to $26 CAD per hour, along with health benefits and paid vacation.

Benefits

Health & Dental benefits

2 weeks paid vacation

Tuition Assistance Program

RRSP matching program

Company events

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years Operators experience.
• Prior experience in PPE manufacturing or plastics recycling is desirable.
• Ability to work safely following health and safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain Recycling machines and production equipment.
• Report significant incidents and collaborate with team members for troubleshooting.
• Perform safety inspections as required by regulations.

Skills

Operators experience

PPE manufacturing experience

Plastics recycling experience

Equipment maintenance process exposure

Inventory Control systems exposure

Analytical skills

Safety procedures adherence

Job description

About Vitacore

At Vitacore, we integrate cutting-edge research and technology with a profound commitment to sustainability and innovation. Established in 2020, Vitacore is driven by our mission to develop transformative products and services that address critical global issues, ensuring ethical practices and effective outcomes for the betterment of humankind and the planet. Our journey began with a focus on the healthcare sector, where we became leaders in manufacturing recycling single-use protective equipment. Today, we apply our expertise and innovative spirit to broader challenges, developing advanced technologies, sustainable practices, and innovative manufacturing processes that redefine what is possible across various industries.

About the Role

Vitacore Industries is looking for an experienced Machine Operator to join our dynamic and skilled Recycling team. The successful individual will have previous experience working with large machinery, ideally experience from the plastics recycling industry or related industry, and will have a minimum of 2 years of operator experience.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for working safely and following all applicable Work Safe BC regulations & complying with company policies.
• Carries out operations on Recycling machines and production equipment.
• Is able to be on call to perform repairs as required, or provide guidance over the phone.
• Reports major incidents (that cause a serious machine downtime or when extra help is required) to Facility Manager.
• Works jointly with the Team Leads and Supervisors and other company staff on operating and troubleshooting problems with production equipment.
• Maintains a wide variety of power tools in good/safe working condition including annual/monthly safety inspections as required by Work Safe BC Regulation.
• Performs other duties or undertakings as assigned by the Facility Manager.
• Reports observations of any deviation to the process/procedure or a defect or non-conformance to the product which may result in a situation requiring safety assessment and placing the product on hold or scrapping the product to the management immediately.

Skills and Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years Operators experience.
• Previous experience in a PPE manufacturing or plastics recycling environment a major asset.
• Plastics recycling industry experience is HIGHLY DESIRABLE!
• Exposure to equipment parts and maintenance processes is an asset.
• Exposure to Inventory Control systems/procedures.
• Work in a safe manner and follows all health & safety policies and procedures.
• Possesses a solid work ethic and demonstrates a professional, positive attitude.
• Willingness to work in a continuous improvement atmosphere.
• Accurate and highly analytical when handling data.
• Willing to work in a fast-paced environment.

Compensation

• $23.00 to $26.00 CAD per hour.
• Health & Dental benefits eligible after probation period.
• 2 weeks paid vacation.
• Tuition Assistance Program.
• RRSP matching program.
• Multiple company events throughout the year.