Press Operator

IKO Global; Barrie; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in roofing and building materials is seeking a dedicated Production Operator for their Barrie facility. This full-time role involves operating printing presses and extruders, ensuring quality control, and adhering to safety protocols. The ideal candidate will possess a strong attention to detail, experience in manufacturing, and a commitment to teamwork. Join a company that values integrity and invests in its employees, offering a progressive workplace and competitive benefits. If you're ready to contribute to a successful team and grow in your career, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Health care

Competitive compensation

Progressive workplace

Commitment to teamwork

Qualifications

• Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in industrial manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety protocols and maintain clean work areas.
• Perform job set-ups and monitor film quality.
• Participate in cross training on other equipment.

Skills

Flexographic printing

Blown film multilayer extrusion

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Printing press

Extruder

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

POSITION: PRODUCTION OPERATOR (PRINTING PRESS / EXTRUDER)

Location: BARRIE, ON

We are currently seeking a full-time permanent Production (Printing Press/ Extruder) Operator to join our team of skilled professionals at our Barrie, ON location.

Key Responsibilities:

• Follow established safety protocols, report any H&S issues and assist in near miss or accident investigations
• Follow plant rules
• Wear all personal safety equipment as required by company
• Maintain clean and safe conditions around work areas and equipment
• Must be flexible to work rotating 12-hour day and night shifts
• Perform job set-ups, adjustments, startups and shutdowns in accordance with specifications and standard operating procedures
• Adjust the operating speed of machinery to meet optimal targets set by the company
• Monitor/ inspect/report safely, film quality, production and equipment condition
• Report findings to Supervisor or Specialist and work with them to resolve any cause of defect
• Ensure quality of film and raw materials meet or exceed customer and company standards
• Participate in cross training on other company equipment
• Must be able to work overtime as required beyond standard work hours

Qualifications:

• Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent, in reading, writing and basic math
• Experience in industrial manufacturing, construction, or similar industry preferred
• 3 years of flexographic printing and/ or blown film multilayer extrusion experience is considered an asset
• Basic knowledge of water-based print and/ or blown film extrusion raw materials is considered an asset
• Minimum 1 year of counter-balance forklift operating experience (Recommended)
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Fluent in verbal and written English

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to safely perform heavy lifting up to 50 pounds on a routine basis
• Comfortable with standing for extended periods of time
• Must be able to work at heights

Benefits:

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.