Production Operator

IKO; Barrie; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Barrie, Ontario, is seeking a dedicated individual to join their team. Responsibilities include monitoring the quality of products, adhering to safety protocols, and maintaining machinery. Candidates should have a high school diploma, relevant industrial experience, and a commitment to teamwork. Benefits include competitive compensation and a commitment to employee growth and diversity.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Health care

Commitment to teamwork

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 an asset.
• Minimum 1 year of counter-balance forklift operating experience is recommended.

Responsibilities

• Follow established safety protocols and assist in investigations.
• Maintain clean and safe work areas and equipment.
• Adjust operating speed of machinery to meet targets.
• Monitor and inspect film quality and production.

Skills

Industrial manufacturing experience

Fluent in verbal and written English

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Counter-balance forklift

Job description

Responsibilities

• Follow established safety protocols, report any H&S issues and assist in near miss or accident investigations
• 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
• 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 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.