New Graduate Opportunities - Forklift/ Production Operators

J.D. Irving, Limited; Moncton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals for a dynamic role in production and maintenance. This position offers a starting wage with opportunities for progression, alongside a comprehensive benefits package. You will be responsible for monitoring complex machinery, ensuring safety and quality, and providing maintenance support. Ideal candidates will possess strong mechanical aptitude and the ability to troubleshoot automated systems. Join a company that values growth and offers a supportive environment for your career development, where your contributions will have a direct impact on operations and efficiency.

Benefits

Flexible Health and Dental Benefits

RRSP Retirement Plan

Plant Bonus Potential

Wellness Reimbursement Program

Uniform Allowance

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Job Related Training and Development Opportunities

Growth and Progression Opportunities

Qualifications

• High school education or college diploma in a related technical field.
• Basic computer skills and strong mechanical aptitude are essential.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and adjust high-speed, complex production equipment.
• Provide immediate maintenance support to operating production lines.
• Ensure safety and quality on assigned line.

Skills

Mechanical Aptitude

Basic Computer Skills

Troubleshooting Skills

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Self-starter

Teamwork

Education

High School Education

College Diploma in Technical Field

Education in Electronics, Electrical and Mechanical Technology

Job description

What We Offer:

• Starting wage of $26.714/hour with opportunity to progress
• Night shift and Sunday premiums
• Flexible Health and Dental Benefits package
• RRSP retirement plan
• Plant bonus potential
• Wellness Reimbursement Program
• Uniform Allowance
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Opportunities to take part in job related training and development
• Growth and progression opportunities within Irving Personal Care and the larger network of the J.D. Irving group of companies

Qualifications

• High school education or college diploma in a related technical field
• Education in the following would be an asset: Electronics, Electrical and Mechanical Technology, Machining, Machine Shop and Electro Mechanical Technician/Technology
• Basic computer skills
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Aptitude to learn and troubleshoot highly automated, state-of-the-art machinery
• Self-starter and ability to think, work, and interact well with others
• Ability to remain logical and calm while working under pressure
• Ability to work rotating shifts (days/nights/weekend)
  
  

Responsibilities

• Safety, quality, production, maintenance and housekeeping on assigned line
• Monitoring and adjusting high-speed, complex production equipment
• Working with a wide variety of raw materials
• Providing immediate maintenance support to operating production lines
• Troubleshooting and resolving mechanical and/or pneumatic failures
• Maintain tidy and orderly appearance of the warehouse while minimizing hazards to operating safely
• Shipping and receiving finished goods and raw materials, including all LTL
• Minimize damage to raw materials and equipment by ensuring proper storage and maintenance
• Ensure maintenance of accurate inventory balance, first in, first out, with respect to identification, location and quantity of all raw materials
• Follow accurate schedule according to warehouse and distribution
• Ensure materials and inventory are properly accounted for and discrepancies are resolved