Production Operator

Arclin; Cobourg; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Cobourg is seeking a Production Operator to perform tasks in the packaging department with opportunities for cross-training. In this full-time role, you will maintain compliance with safety regulations while ensuring quality in manufacturing processes. Benefits include a competitive hourly pay range, health insurance, and comprehensive employee programs.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Insurance

Employee Incentive Program

Registered Pension Plan

Educational Reimbursement

Flexible Paid Vacation

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Good attention to detail required.
• Must be able to accurately read and use a tape measure.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and package final product according to established procedures.
• Operate a forklift to move large pallets throughout the facility.
• Communicate with the Production Lead to meet production schedules.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to stand, walk, and bend

Basic math skills

Forklift experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Production Operator, Cobourg, ON

We are currently seeking talent for a Production Operator job for our Cobourg, ON location. Reporting into theProduction Lead, this position is a full-time role that will start in an entry position in our packaging department, but hasmultiple opportunities to cross-train in other production roles and rapidly advance in pay with our skill-based pay structure. Operators are responsible for performing tasks and duties pertaining to the manufacturing and processing of impregnated surfaces at the site. This role is required to know and perform all assigned production department functions in compliance with Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) regulations and Arclin’s policies and procedures to contribute positively to an efficient and safely run operation.

This position’s pay range is $22.28 - $34.48 per hour. 12-hour shifts (days/nights continental rotation). An automatic raise to $23.17 is applied after the 3-month probation period.

What You’ll Do:

• Inspect and package final product, according to established procedures, standards and HSE regulations
• Verify basic product label information, such as dimensions, sheet counts, etc.
• Assist production line operators with pallet changes, clean ups and start ups
• Maintain general housekeeping of production areas
• Assist with larger production area cleaning tasks
• Follow all site rules and procedures as they apply to quality, health, safety, and the environment
• Report all safety concerns immediately to Production Lead, HSE Lead or site Leadership team
• Operate a forklift safely to move large pallets (empty & with product) throughout facility
• Operate a clamp truck safely to move large paper rolls from warehouse to production area
• Operate the production lines, using centerline process information to maintain each product specification
• Complete and report quality testing accurately
• Visually monitors processes within their area of accountability and immediately informs the Production Lead of any deviations or abnormalities
• Work in close coordination with the Production Lead to accomplish the tasks needed to safely and efficiently meet production schedules across all processes
• Communicate and confer with the Production Lead, as well as with Technical, Supervisory, and Support Personnel to resolve process conditions affecting safety, efficiency, and product quality
• Respond to process alarms and interlocks promptly and coordinates timely confirmation and corrective actions to resolve conditions generating the alarms and interlocks
• Perform troubleshooting in the event of process deviations

In this position you will have the opportunity to:

• Participate in the Joint Health and Safety Committee to facilitate safety improvements
• Collaborate with management to meet the production and shipping schedule
• Help to meet and exceed production, waste, and quality goals
• Become Forklift Certified

To be successful, you will need:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Good attention to detail required
• Be able to accurately read and use a tape measure
• Must be ok with rotating 12-hour shifts (Days/Nights continental rotation)
• Must be ok with following strict Health and Safety Guidelines and wear required PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
• Ability to stand, walk, and bend throughout a 12-hour shift
• Able to lift a maximum of 50 lbs.
• Basic computer skills required
• Basic math skills required, including the basic use of a calculator
• Forklift experience a plus; would need to become recertified on site
• Analytical and mechanical mindset an asset
• Previous manufacturing experience a plus

Major Benefits available to full-time employees include:

• Comprehensive Health Insurance:medical, dental, orthodontia (for dependents only)
• Company paid Life & Disability Insurance
  • Spousal & Dependent coverage available for purchase
• Travel Insurance
• Registered Pension Plan –
  • 4% company contribution with an additional contributions for employee contributions and years of service
• Employee Incentive Program (EIP) –At Arclin, success is never the result of just a single input, but a culmination of our entire team working hand-in-hand to provide value to our customers. As such, the fruits of our success are shared with every full-time employee via our Employee Incentive Program. Awards are paid mid-February of every year, and are dependent on company EBITDA performance
• Flexible, Paid Vacation, Company Paid Holidays, and two (2) floating holidays
• Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Programs
• Community Involvement Activities

Who we are:

At Arclin, satisfying the changing needs of our customers is at the center of everything we do. To accomplish this goal, we work to improve our customers’ products and processes by providing innovative, value-added bonding and surfacing solutions for the engineered materials markets, and agricultural and natural resources applications that address market demands for greater product yield and reduced environmental impact. In our firm commitment to this mission, we apply the highest standards for performance to these three principles: Trust, Value, and Innovation. Visit our website for more information on our Mission & Values.

Simply put, our people matter. Throughout our company, we encourage and value creativity and diversity as the way to do business. And for a very good reason — the quality and effectiveness of our products start with the quality people who make them: our experienced professionals who understand our customers’ needs and processes.

Together, our team of more than 600 employees across 12 locations applies its talents and the latest technologies to developing thousands of advanced applications that drive customer success.

O ur goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. Arclin’s employee benefits program offers competitive financial, medical and personal services. Our comprehensive package includes a broad array of plans, allowing employees to select benefits that best meet their needs and those of their families.

**Please note: The above statements are designed to outline the functions and position requirements of this job. It does not identify all tasks that may be expected, nor address the performance standards that must be maintained.**

Qualifications Education

Required

High School

Behaviors

Preferred

Dedicated : Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Detail Oriented : Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Team Player : Works well as a member of a group