Production Operator - Forklift

AFIMAC Canada; Guelph; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A risk management and security company is seeking experienced Production Operators/Forklift Drivers in Southwestern Ontario. This temporary contract involves operating production equipment over 12-hour shifts, with requirements including a valid forklift license and prior manufacturing experience. Competitive pay of $28 per hour, with paid travel and on-site lodging provided.

Benefits

Paid travel (up to 4 hours)

On-site lodging

All meals provided

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Fluent command of the English language (both written and verbal).
• Ability to work on your feet for extended periods of time.

Responsibilities

• Operate production equipment.
• Perform material mix manually and using equipment.
• Monitor flow meters, dials, and gauges.

Skills

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Basic mechanical understanding

Ability to work under pressure

Strong organizational skills

Interpersonal communication skills

Education

Minimum Grade 12 or equivalent

Valid Forklift license

Job description

Overview

AFIMAC Canada is actively hiring experienced Production Operators / Forklift drivers for an upcoming contract assignment in Southwestern Ontario. This position will require you to work 12 hour shifts, 7 days per week when assigned to a project.

Note: This is a temporary contract position, so it may not be suitable to someone currently working full time.

You will earn

You will earn :

• 28 per hour before overtime ($5,824 bi-weekly pre tax)
• Paid Travel (up to 4 hours)
• On-site lodging (required)
• All meals provided
• Contract Duration : 1 - 120 days

Duties & Responsibilities

• Operate production equipment
• Familiarity and ability to measure and do weight conversions
• Perform material mix manually as well as using valves, hoses, attachments pumps and filters
• Monitor flow meters, dials and gauges
• Operate and dispense materials using production system
• Wash containers / vessels when needed
• Documentation and labelling duties
• Ability to operate a forklift and other related material handling machinery
• Ability to multi-task and perform in a variety of manufacturing facets
• Ensure safe operation of machinery ensuring it is in good working condition and works in accordance to company regulations
• General plant and equipment cleaning
• Assist in troubleshooting positional issues related to reliability
• Perform other related duties consistent with the nature of the job

Required Education, Skills and Qualifications

• Minimum Grade 12 or equivalent
• Valid Forklift license
• Minimum 1 year experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment
• Basic Mechanical understanding
• Ability to work under pressure and make quick decisions
• Attention to detail & strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work on your feet for extended periods of time
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal, technical and communication skills
• Fluent command of the English language (both written and verbal)
• Availability for 12-hour shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime
• Dayshift Availability (7 a.m.- 7 p.m.) or Nightshift Availability (7 p.m.- 7 a.m.)

AFIMAC is a global risk management and elite security company. For more than 40 years, AFIMAC has helped image-conscious companies and organizations across the globe to plan and execute services that mitigate and eliminate risk. AFIMAC prides itself in the long-term partnerships it establishes with clients to protect people and property in times of crisis and in regular business operations.