Production Operator

IKO Industries; Brampton; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (includes Virtual HSA

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Long-term Disability

Short-term Disability

RRSP Match

Paid Vacation

4x Floating Days

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Engagement Events

Job summary

IKO Industries Ltd. in Brampton, Canada, is seeking a Production Operator to run the production line under the supervision of the Production Supervisor. You will operate machinery, feed raw materials, resolve line stoppages, verify finished products against specs and prepare items for shipment.

The role supports a manufacturing environment with safety-focused duties and opportunities to contribute to quality control, documentation, and housekeeping tasks across the shift.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in heavy-industrial manufacturing or construction preferred.
• 1+ year of forklift operating experience preferred.
• Fluent in verbal and written English.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to safety policies, programs, procedures.
• Complete health & safety pre-start checklists.
• Ensure product being produced meets established quality specifications.
• Document quality checks at regular intervals.
• Operate manufacturing equipment in accordance with established operating procedures.
• Operate counterbalance, propane-powered forklift.
• Document production numbers, items contributing to down-time (using computerized systems and hand-written production reports).
• General housekeeping duties.
• Additional duties as assigned by Supervisory staff.

Skills

English fluency

Heavy lifting

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Tools

Forklift operation

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!

Role: Production Operator

Job Summary: Reporting to the Production Supervisor, the successful candidate will be responsible for running the production line. 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.

Compensation

Starting rate is at $29.34/hr

Benefits

• Health Insurance (includes Virtual Health, and HCSA)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long-term Disability
• Short-term Disability
• RRSP Match
• Paid Vacation
• 4x Floating Days
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Engagement Events

Job Responsibilities

• Adhere to safety policies, programs, procedures
• Complete health & safety pre-start checklists
• Ensure product being produced meets established quality specifications
• Document quality checks at regular intervals
• Operate manufacturing equipment in accordance with established operating procedures
• Operate counterbalance, propane-powered forklift
• Document production numbers, items contributing to down-time (using computerized systems and hand-written production reports)
• General housekeeping duties
• Additional duties as assigned by Supervisory staff

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in heavy-industrial manufacturing or construction industry preferred
• Minimum 1 year of proven forklift operating experience preferred
• Comfortable with working in a dusty environment
• Manual dexterity and attention to detail
• Fluent in verbal and written English
• Ability to follow direction and specific instructions
• Good communication skills
• 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
• Must be able to walk and/or stand 90% of the shift

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools on a limited basis to assist in initial assessment, identification, and review of candidates. AI is used only to support our recruiting and hiring team, and decisions are always made by the recruiting and hiring team. Absolutely no applicant data is sent or provided externally through these AI tools.

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.

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