Material Handler

Axis Communications; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully subsidized benefits

RRSP matching

Annual plant bonus

Night shift premium

Safety shoe allowance

Uniforms with PPE

Paid training

Job summary

IPEX is seeking a Material Handler in Mississauga, ON to inspect, measure and package finished products for distribution. The role reports to the Production Manager and offers on-the-job training for extrusion operator and blender trainee paths.

Requirements include a high school diploma, manufacturing experience a plus, knowledge of health and safety practices, and the ability to work a bi-weekly day/night rotation. Benefits accompany the role.

Qualifications

• Good communication skills both written and verbal.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety practices is necessary.
• Flexible to work bi-weekly rotating day/night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Operate material handling equipment for packaging finished product.
• Identify processing problems and report to Shift Supervisor.
• Measure and record dimensional and physical properties of product.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of storage areas.
• Assist in movement and setup of equipment in production areas.
• Assist in startup and manufacture to specifications.
• Build and pack pipe crates.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Health & safety

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma

Job description

IPEX is one of the North American leading providers of advanced plastic piping systems. Our mission is to shape a better tomorrow by connecting people with water and energy. Would you like to ply your trade in a state-of-the-art production facility? If so, we currently have an exciting opportunity for a Material Handler! This role will be based out of our extrusion plant facility located in Mississauga, ON. Do not miss the opportunity to join an engaging team of people-centric professionals, leaders, problem solvers, entrepreneurs in spirit and status quo-fighters!

Job Summary

We are seeking a Material Handler to focus on measuring, inspecting and packaging finished product for distribution. This position reports to the Production Manager and serves as a training position for the Extrusion Operator Trainee, and Blender Trainee roles. All functions performed by these positions will become part of this job as the incumbent acquires the adequate knowledge and experience. On-the-job training is provided, so experience is not vital!

Address:

2441 Royal Windsor Drive, Mississauga, ON L5J 4C7 (View on google maps)

Work Schedule:

12-hour rotational continental shift schedule (Days: 8am - 8pm, Nights: 8pm - 8am)

Salary:

$24.38/hour + night shift premium (where applicable)

Responsibilities

• Operate mobile material handling equipment used for the packaging of finished product into crates or bundles
• Identify all processing problems on all equipment and report them to the Shift Supervisor responsible.
• Measure and record dimensional and physical properties of the product at predetermined periods of time
• Ensure all material storage areas, scrap storage areas and pipe storage areas are maintained in an orderly and clean manner.
• Assist in the movement and setting up of equipment into or out of the production areas.
• Assist in the Startup of a production line and manufacture product to the required external and internal specifications.
• Building and packing pipe crates.
• Perform a variety of other tasks as assigned

Requirements

• Completion of high school diploma or practical equivalent.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is an asset
• Experience with plastic extrusion is a strong asset
• Knowledge of Health and Safety practices is necessary.
• Good communication skills both written and verbal.
• Must be flexible to work a bi-weekly rotating day and night shift schedule

Benefits

• Fully subsidized comprehensive benefits package (Health, Dental, Vision, etc.)
• Company matching RRSP Plan
• Annual plant performance bonus
• Wage premium for night shift hours
• Paid training, skills upgrade and advancement opportunities
• Annual safety shoe allowance
• Uniforms (with cleaning service) and PPE provided

Working Conditions

Incumbent spends almost 100% of their time in the plant environment requiring varying degrees of considerable physical labour, lifting, pulling, and pushing heavy objects (50-75 lbs.), standing and walking covers majority of the work. Personal safety is affected by exposure to heat, dust, noise levels and the use of equipment such as sharp blades. Moderate amount of sensory attention is required. Limited control of work pace and unexpected workflow brings considerable stresses to this position. The incumbent understands, respects, and adheres to the workplace Health and Safety rules and Safe Work Practices.

IPEX is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and, upon request, will work with qualified job applicants to provide suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability. Accommodation requests are available to candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process for IPEX jobs. To request an accommodation, please contact HR at [e-mail]

At Aliaxis, we design sustainable, easy to install, and innovative solutions to address the world’s water challenges and accelerate the transition to clean energy. Thanks to our 15,000+ employees in over 40 countries, our pipes and fitting systems meet our customers’ most demanding needs for the building, infrastructure, industrial and agriculture sectors. Read more about us www.aliaxis.com.

Aliaxis’ PurposeAliaxis has embarked on a positive journey with its “Growth with Purpose” strategy, implementing ambitious, urgent actions for sustainability and innovation that will pay off in the short term. By 2025, we will be focusing on the areas where we can create the biggest impact: on carbon reduction in our plants and on increasing the share of recycled content in our products. In conjunction, we will continue to develop more and better water solutions for society as a whole. We are looking for passionate people that want to be part of our journey and embrace the behaviors that we at Aliaxis stand for: We Dare to challenge the status quo, to innovate and to learn fast, We Care for the environment, our customers and each other, We Deliver by taking accountability for our decisions and actions.