plastic-film extrusion machine operator

Polykar; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 99,187,000 - 104,147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night shift premium

Free parking available

Paid time off

Job summary

Polykar in Saint-Laurent, QC is seeking a plastic-film extrusion machine operator for night shift. You will weigh resins and colorants, monitor quality, and operate calender and extruding machines to produce sheets or films.

The role requires 5+ years in plastics extrusion, a secondary school diploma or equivalent, and strong teamwork in a fast-paced, noisy manufacturing environment. On-site position with benefits and stable permanent employment.

Qualifications

• Secondary school diploma or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of extrusion or plastic manufacturing experience.
• Fluency in French is indicated by the job posting.

Responsibilities

• Weigh resins, colorants and other chemicals according to formulae.
• Monitor and inspect quality of material produced.
• Place weighed materials in mixing machines.
• Operate mixing machine to blend plastic and other chemicals to a specific consistency and viscosity.
• Unload mixture into container or conveyor for further processing.
• Pack items for shipping and distribution.
• Set up and operate calender machines to transform plastic bales or slabs into sheets or films.
• Set up and operate extruding machines to extrude plastic compound through a nozzle or die.
• Change dies on extruding machines according to production line change.
• Set up and operate moulding machines to mould plastic products.
• Prepare and change moulds and adjust equipment for production line change.
• Organize and maintain inventory.

Skills

Attention to detail

Oral communication

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Education

Secondary school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job details

Job title: plastic-film extrusion machine operator

Company: Polykar

Location: 5637 rue Kieran Saint-Laurent, QC H4S 0A3

Work location: On site

Start date: Starts as soon as possible

Salary: $ 34.63 HOUR hourly / 80 to 84 hours bi-weekly

Employment terms: Permanent employment Full time

Shift: Night

Advertisement deadline: 2026-09-25

Languages: French

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Experience

5 years or more

Work site environment

• Hot
• Noisy
• Odours

Responsibilities

• Weigh resins, colorants and other chemicals according to formulae
• Monitor and inspect quality of material produced
• Place weighed materials in mixing machines
• Operate mixing machine to blend plastic and other chemicals to a specific consistency and viscosity
• Unload mixture into container or conveyor for further processing
• Pack items for shipping and distribution
• Set up and operate calender machines to transform plastic bales or slabs into continuous sheets or films of specified thickness
• Set up and operate extruding machines to extrude plastic compound through a nozzle or die
• Change dies on extruding machines according to production line change
• Set up and operate one or more moulding machines to mould plastic products
• Prepare and change moulds and adjust equipment for production line change
• Organize and maintain inventory

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Physically demanding
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

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

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Night shift premium

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Parking available
• Variable or compressed work week

Who can apply for this job?

• a Canadian citizen
• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

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