Material Grinder Operator – Kitchener

Grand River Personnel Limited; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4% vacation pay

Job summary

Grand River Personnel is seeking a Material Grinder Operator in Kitchener for a day shift. Training will be provided; safety, attention to detail, and proper material handling are essential as you work with heavier parts and maintain contamination-prevention procedures.

The role requires operating grinding equipment and a bandsaw, labeling and tracking materials, and maintaining a clean, safe workspace. Ontario accessibility accommodations are available upon request during recruitment.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow material identification, labeling, and handling procedures accurately.
• Ability to recognize material types and prevent cross-contamination during grinding and material changes.
• Ability to safely lift, carry, and handle heavier parts and materials.

Responsibilities

• Operate, clean, and maintain material grinding equipment according to established procedures.
• Operate a bandsaw to cut materials as required.
• Identify, label, weigh, and properly store materials to maintain accurate material tracking.
• Verify material labels and ensure only compatible materials are processed together to prevent cross-contamination.
• Follow established procedures when changing materials, including thoroughly cleaning equipment when required.
• Safely handle, lift, and move heavier parts and materials.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in accordance with housekeeping standards.
• Participate in the implementation and maintenance of the company's 6S workplace organization program.
• Assist with production operations and provide coverage for other duties as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Material handling

Bandsaw operation

Safety procedures

Ability to learn

Job description

On behalf of our client, Grand River Personnel is hiring a Material Grinder Operator in KITCHENER.

This is a current vacancy on day shift. Training will be provided for most aspects of the position. The successful candidate must be safety-conscious, detail-oriented, and capable of handling heavier materials while maintaining strict material identification and contamination-prevention procedures.

Rate of Pay: $18.25/hour + 4% vacation pay added to each weekly cheque

Shift: Days - 7:00AM - 3:30PM

Responsibilities:

• Operate, clean, and maintain material grinding equipment according to established procedures.
• Operate a bandsaw to cut materials as required.
• Identify, label, weigh, and properly store materials to maintain accurate material tracking.
• Verify material labels and ensure only compatible materials are processed together to prevent cross-contamination.
• Follow established procedures when changing materials, including thoroughly cleaning equipment when required.
• Safely handle, lift, and move heavier parts and materials.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in accordance with housekeeping standards.
• Participate in the implementation and maintenance of the company's 6S workplace organization program.
• Assist with production operations and provide coverage for other duties as required.

Requirements:

• Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow material identification, labeling, and handling procedures accurately.
• Ability to recognize material types and prevent cross-contamination during grinding and material changes.
• Ability to safely lift, carry, and handle heavier parts and materials.
• Previous bandsaw operation experience or the ability to learn safe operating procedures.
• Mechanical aptitude and the ability to learn equipment operation, cleaning, and basic maintenance procedures.
• Ability to follow work instructions, safety procedures, and established quality standards.
• Good organizational skills and a commitment to maintaining accurate material records and proper storage.
• Reliable, safety-conscious, and able to work independently while contributing to a team environment.
• Previous manufacturing, plastics processing, material handling, or machine operation experience is an asset.

Grand River Personnel is committed to promoting accessibility for Ontarians with disabilities and complying with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, and makes accommodations available for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment processes. When an applicant for employment is chosen to participate in an assessment and/or the selection process, reasonable accommodations are available upon request in relation to the materials or processes to be used.

Tagged as: band saw, day shift, Entry-Level, full time, Grinder, heavy lifting, Kitchener