machine operator - textile fibre, yarn, hide and pelt processing

Fempro Consumer Products ULC; Drummondville; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Drummondville is looking for a dedicated individual to join their team. The role involves operating and maintaining machinery, ensuring safety compliance, and training fellow workers. Applicants should have a college diploma and experience in a fast-paced environment. Health benefits, bonuses, and other perks such as on-site recreation and a pension plan are offered. This position requires commitment to quality and teamwork in a physically demanding setting.

Benefits

Health care plan

Pension plan

Free parking available

Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

Wellness program

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to handle heavy loads up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs).
• Experience with safety regulations and equipment maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Operate and feed various machines.
• Notify supervisor of equipment malfunctions.
• Ensure health and safety regulations are followed.
• Train or assist in training other workers.
• Examine products for defects.

Skills

Equipment and machinery experience

Attention to detail

Team player

Organized

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Tools

Manual cutting knives

Calenders

Job description

Overview

Languages: French

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On Site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work Site Environment

• Noisy

Work Setting

• Manufacture

Responsibilities

• Notify supervisor or mechanic of equipment malfunctions
• Operate and feed a variety of machines
• Set up, maintain and make minor repairs to machinery
• Clean machines and immediate work areas
• Investigate machine stoppages
• Assist machine operators and other textile workers as required
• Examine products for defects to ensure adherence to quality standards
• Train or assist in the training of other workers
• Supervise operation of mechanical equipment and machinery
• Start-up and shut-down systems
• Produce reports
• Maintain shift log of production and other data
• Ensure health and safety regulations are followed
• Assist machine operators or assemblers in manufacturing process
• Manage incidents
• Report information to supervisor

Experience and Specialization

• Equipment and machinery experience
• Manual cutting knives
• Calenders

Additional Information

• Security and safety – Criminal record check

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Handling heavy loads
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Fast-paced environment

Weight Handling

Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

Personal Suitability

• Accurate
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Reliability

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Pension plan
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance

Other Benefits

• Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• On-site recreation and activities
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Parking available
• Travel insurance
• Wellness program