Production Operator

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

Job summary

An established industry player in roofing materials is seeking dedicated individuals to join their manufacturing team. This role involves operating forklifts, ensuring product quality, and adhering to safety protocols. The company values integrity and teamwork, providing a supportive environment for employees to thrive. With a commitment to employee development and a focus on quality, this is an exciting opportunity for those looking to make a meaningful contribution in a dynamic workplace. Join a team where your skills and efforts will be recognized and rewarded.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Health care

Progressive workplace

Commitment to teamwork

Employee development programs

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience operating a counter-balance forklift is preferred.
• Experience in heavy-industrial manufacturing or construction is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Ensure product quality by documenting checks and adhering to safety policies.
• Operate manufacturing equipment and forklifts safely and efficiently.

Skills

Counter-balance forklift operation

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Heavy lifting (up to 50 pounds)

Verbal and written English proficiency

Tools

PRODAC computerized system

Manufacturing equipment

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

Key Responsibilities:

1. Adhere to safety policies, programs, procedures
2. Complete health & safety pre-start checklists
3. Ensure product being produced meets established quality specifications
4. Document quality checks at regular intervals
5. Operate manufacturing equipment in accordance with established operating procedures
6. Operate counterbalance, propane-powered forklift
7. Document production numbers, items contributing to down-time (using computerized system called PRODAC, as well as hand-written production reports)
8. Ability to safely perform heavy lifting up to 50 pounds on a routine basis
9. General housekeeping duties
10. Additional duties as assigned by Supervisory staff

Qualifications:

1. Minimum 1 year of counter-balance forklift operating experience (Recommended)
2. Experience in heavy-industrial manufacturing, construction, or similar industry preferred
3. Comfortable with working in a dusty environment
4. Manual dexterity
5. Attention to detail
6. Fluent in verbal and written English

Physical Requirements:

1. Ability to safely perform heavy lifting up to 50 pounds on a routine basis
2. Comfortable with standing for extended periods of time
3. Must be able to work at heights and in confined spaces

PPE includes hard hat, safety footwear, safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, face mask and face shield. Some tasks require wearing N95 mask (fit testing required) where candidate must be clean shaven.

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.