Operator - Level 3

IKO Industries; Brampton; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental plans

Matched retirement savings program

Diversity and inclusion focus

Industry leader in manufacturing

Job summary

IKO Industries Ltd. Brampton facility is seeking a Production Operator to run the production line, feed materials, resolve line stoppages and ensure finished products meet quality specs. You will prepare products for shipment and operate related equipment at the Brampton site.

You will adhere to safety policies, perform quality checks, and document metrics. Forklift operation and shift work are required, with emphasis on accuracy, teamwork and reliability.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in heavy-industrial manufacturing or construction industry preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of proven forklift operating experience preferred.
• Fluent in English – Reading, Writing and Speaking.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to safety policies, programs and procedures.
• Inspect raw materials and finished products per quality specifications.
• Conduct quality checks at regular intervals.
• Operate manufacturing equipment per standard work instructions.
• Operate counterbalance propane-powered forklift.
• Enter waste and downtime data into PRODAC and hand-written reports.
• Document production numbers and downtime contributors.
• Perform general housekeeping duties and other duties as assigned.
• Work rotating shifts.

Skills

Forklift operation

Manufacturing experience

English proficiency

Tools

PRODAC system

Job description

IKO Industries Ltd. is a market leader in the manufacturing of roofing and building materials. IKO is a Canadian owned and operated business with production facilities worldwide and has many years of unparalleled success in the roofing materials industry. Quality, integrity, and trustworthiness are the values that underlie this success, and we have built this company by hiring people who hold these values. People like you! Job Description About the Company IKO Industries Ltd. is a market leader in the manufacturing of roofing and building materials. IKO is a Canadian owned and operated business with production facilities worldwide and has many years of unparalleled success in the roofing materials industry. Quality, integrity, and trustworthiness are the values that underlie this success, and we have built this company by hiring people who hold these values. People like you! Job Description

Reporting to the Production Supervisor, the role will be responsible for running the production line for the IKO Industries Ltd. production facility. This includes operating machinery, ensuring that raw materials are fed properly through the manufacturing process, resolving line stoppages, clearing equipment jams, verifying finished products against quality specifications, and ensuring that products are properly prepared for shipment.

Location

IKO Industries Ltd. - 71 Orenda Road Brampton, Ontario

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary starting Rate: $28.76 an hour
• Competitive health, dental and insurance plans
• Competitive matched retirement savings program
• The opportunity to join a continuously growing organization with focus on Diversity and Inclusion
• The opportunity to work with an industry leader in manufacturing.

When you join us, you will be

• Adhering to safety policies, programs, procedures
• Inspecting raw material and finish products per quality specifications
• Conducting quality checks at regular intervals
• Operating manufacturing equipment in accordance with standard work instructions
• Operating counterbalance, propane-powered forklift
• Entering waste, downtime data into system
• Document production numbers, items contributing to down-time (using computerized system called PRODAC, as well as hand-written production reports)
• General housekeeping duties
• Additional duties as assigned
• Required to work rotational shifts.

Our ideal candidate

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in heavy-industrial manufacturing or construction industry preferred
• Minimum 1 year of proven forklift operating experience preferred
• Comfortable with standing for extended periods of time
• Manual Dexterity and Attention to detail
• Ability to follow direction and specific instructions
• Good communication skills; Fluent in English - Reading, Writing and Speaking
• Must be able to lift and move up to 50 pounds on a routine basis
• Must be able to walk and/or stand 90% of the shift
• Must be able to work at heights and in confined spaces

Benefits of employment

IKO recognizes that its success is due to the strength of its employees. A primary goal of IKO is to promote individual employee's sense of accomplishment and contribution so that employees enjoy their association with IKO. The Company invests in its employees so that they are the most knowledgeable in the industry, and undertakes great efforts to nurture loyalty to, and teamwork at, IKO. We are pleased to offer competitive compensation, health care, a progressive and challenging workplace and a commitment to teamwork and integrity.

Diversity and equal opportunity employment

IKO Industries Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. IKO Industries Ltd. encourages and welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

IKO is a leading manufacturer of residential and commercial roofing systems operating in Canada, the United States and multiple global markets. Our 70+ years of success has been enabled by the dedication of our employees. We would welcome the opportunity to consider you for one of our great opportunities!

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