Production Operator - Plastics Manufacturing - Brantford

Randstad Canada; Brantford; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting wage $26.46/hr

Health & Dental Coverage

AD&D & LTD

RRSP & DPSP

3 weeks vacation

2-week rotation schedule

Industry leader

Job summary

Randstad Canada is seeking a skilled Production Operator for a state-of-the-art plastics processing and extrusion plant in Ontario. You will oversee twin-screw extruders, perform quality checks, and operate a forklift on 12-hour day/night shifts.

The role emphasizes safety, continuous learning, and long-term career growth. Ideal candidates have 2–3 years in process manufacturing, a high school diploma, and forklift certification or extensive forklift experience.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of hands-on manufacturing experience, plastics extrusion preferred.
• Forklift certification or extensive forklift experience required.
• Willingness to work 12-hour continental rotations (days/nights).

Responsibilities

• Operate and start up/stop complex extrusion lines with precision.
• Troubleshoot deviations and perform lab checks on materials and products.
• Manage solids transfer, feeding, and mixing systems to keep lines flowing.
• Collaborate on automation upgrades and new formulations with engineers.
• Safely operate forklift to move materials across the warehouse floor.
• Follow SOPs and maintain a clean, safe workplace.

Skills

Plastics extrusion

Forklift operation

Quality control

Line/start-up/shutdown

Troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Twin-screw extrusion equipment

Industrial mixers

Job description

Are you a skilled Extrusion Specialist looking to power your career with a global manufacturing leader? Randstad is currently seeking a high-performing Production Operator to join a state-of-the-art plastic processing and extrusion plant. If you excel in dynamic, fast-paced technical environments, take pride in high-precision quality control, and bring hands-on expertise in plastics extrusion and industrial forklift operation, this role is built for you. Join an industry innovator that values safety, continuous learning, and long-term career growth.

Advantages

• Top-Tier Pay: Earn an attractive starting wage of $26.46/hr during your initial 3-month trainee period.
• Health & Dental Coverage: Access a total rewards benefits package (Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance) immediately following your probation.
• Financial Protection: Full peace of mind with integrated Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) and Long-Term Disability (LTD) coverage.
• Retirement Planning: Secure your financial future with enrollment options in both RRSP and Deferred Profit-Sharing (DPSP) plans.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy 3 weeks of paid annual vacation from day one.
• Predictable Scheduling: Plan your life easily with a structured, 2-week day/night rotation cycle.
• Industry Prestige: Partner with a internationally recognized leader in advanced materials manufacturing and logistics.

Responsibilities

• Machine & Line Operation: Oversee full-cycle machinery operation, including precision start-ups, controlled shutdowns, and efficient product changeovers on complex twin-screw compounding extruders, compaction, and pulverizing equipment.
• Troubleshooting & Quality Assurance: Identify and resolve process deviations to consistently meet rigorous engineering specifications. Perform lab testing on raw materials and finished products, taking immediate action to isolate out-of-spec batches.
• Auxiliary System Management: Direct and maintain solids transferring, feeding, and industrial mixing systems to keep production lines flowing smoothly.
• Process Innovation: Collaborate alongside engineering teams to conduct feasibility testing, assist in automation upgrades, and develop new product formulations.
• Material Handling & Logistics: Safely operate a powered forklift throughout 12-hour shifts to transport raw materials and finished goods across the warehouse floor.
• Safety & Workplace Standards: Strictly execute all standard operating procedures (SOPs), safety guidelines, and routine facility housekeeping to ensure a safe, clean workplace.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma (Grade 12) or GED equivalent required.
• Technical Experience: 2-3 years of proven hands-on experience in a process-driven manufacturing environment (direct experience with twin-screw plastics extrusion equipment is strongly preferred).
• Forklift Certification: Active forklift license or extensive, verifiable experience driving industrial forklifts.
• Shift Availability: Fully available to work 12-hour continental rotating shifts (alternating day and night shifts) supporting continuous 24/7/365 operations.
• Physical Capabilities: Capability to handle physically demanding tasks, including stacking 55 lb bags onto pallets at speeds up to 80 bags per hour.
• Environmental Readiness: Comfortable working in warm, active industrial environments; clean-shaven face required to ensure proper fit and seal for required safety respirators.
• Setup Skills: Solid background in setting up, calibrating, and starting high-tech industrial processing equipment.

Summary

At Randstad, we don't just place you in a job—we help you build a career. Whether you are aiming to advance your technical skills in advanced plastics manufacturing or searching for stable shift work with competitive pay, our specialized talent experts are here to match your ambitions with top employers. Don't let your ideal opportunity pass you by!

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to [e-mail] to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.

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