Production Operator, 1st Shift (Plastics Injection Molding)

Stevanato Group; Canada; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Canada is seeking an individual to operate injection molding machines. Responsibilities include following safety rules, performing quality inspections, and managing production tasks. The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma or GED and fluency in English. Preferred skills also include teamwork and good organizational abilities. Some factory experience is a plus but not mandatory. This role emphasizes good attendance and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Fluency in English is required.
• Some factory-related experience is preferred but not mandatory.
• Basic math skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Operate injection molding machines following instructions.
• Perform visual inspections of products and report discrepancies.
• Package products according to work instructions.

Skills

Fluency in English

Inspection Skills

Team Work

General Safety

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Operate injection molding machines following instructions and written requirements. Collect parts, inspect, separate and package as required per requirements. Separate and document known defective parts on required forms. Inform Supervisor or Technician when defects exceed allowable amounts.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

• Follow all safety rules and guidelines. Report any unsafe conditions or practices.
• Maintain a clean work area through-out the shift.
• Report to assigned machine on time. Always take breaks & lunch at appropriate times as instructed returning to work area promptly.
• Work with shift production leads as required.
• At start of shift read, understand, and ask questions regarding training to work instructions. If you are unsure how to proceed, escape to shift supervisor.
• Receive training by a higher‑level operator and follow the operator instruction.
• Check the packaged parts before relieving the previous shift operator, report any discrepancies immediately.
• Run the mold at the standard cycle time.
• Perform visual inspections of product checking quality as trained, reporting immediately any discrepancies to your lead assistant, lead, or technician.
• Record the amount of defective parts on defects scrap form. Report to the lead assistant, lead, or technician every time that the scrap is more than allowed.
• Package product according to work instructions.
• Verify labels against work order and work center.
• Help perform line clearances on their assigned work centers.
• Verify that assigned work centers have the necessary equipment and materials for the whole shift.
• Label bags, or containers of products with date, your stamp or initials accepting the product packaged is per the work instructions and quality requirements. Do not fill out labels in advance.
• At shift end, escape any issues with your work center to shift supervisor to include in their rundown to incoming shift.

Core Competencies

• Fluency in English: Being able to read, write, and speak is a requirement
• Fluency in Spanish is a plus
• Cosmetic Inspection
• General Safety
• Time Management

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Team Work
• Inspection Skills
• Organizational SkillsCustomer Service (internal or external)

Additional Qualifications

• Good Attendance/Dependability
• Basic math skills
• Be honest and respectful to everyone at all times.

Education and/or Experience

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Some factory related experience preferred but not mandatory.