Production Probation Worker

Johns Manville; Innisfail; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer of insulation products in Canada is looking for a Cold-End Attendant. This role involves operating and maintaining equipment for the production and packaging of insulation materials, ensuring products meet quality standards, and committing to safety practices. The ideal candidate should demonstrate the ability to handle machinery, withstand physical tasks, and follow safety protocols. The environment is dynamic, with emphasis on teamwork and contribution to safety and efficiency goals.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate and maintain various types of machinery.
• Ability to stand and lift for extended periods.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and protocols.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain equipment used in production and packaging of insulation.
• Monitor equipment for malfunctions and take corrective action.
• Inspect products for defects and ensure quality standards.
• Prepare packaging materials and handle recycling duties.
• Assist in start-up and shut-down of machines.

Skills

Ability to operate and maintain machinery

Commitment to safety

Physical stamina for lifting and repetitive tasks

Job description

Johns Manville is committed to delivering positive and powerful experiences, because we are successful only when our employees and customers thrive. We are passionate, we care about people, we perform at a superior level, and we protect others and our environments.

Overview

The Cold-End Attendant is responsible for operating and maintaining equipment used in the production and packaging of insulation materials. This role ensures that all products meet quality standards and production goals are achieved efficiently and safely.

Responsibilities

• Adjust and maintain auto baggers and bag placers to ensure proper packaging.
• Monitor equipment for malfunctions or unusual conditions and take corrective action or notify the appropriate personnel.
• Inspect products for defects such as improper cure, binder distribution, wet spots, foreign objects, improper thickness or density, dirt, damage, and poor quality.
• Checks bag labels, date codes, and IDs to ensure accuracy.
• Take corrective action if any packaging equipment is producing defective products.
• Handling duties related to the HERM machine or Blowing Wool Machine, including preparing, inspecting, removing, packing, scrapping, or disposing of materials.
• Remove completed rolls/bags of insulation from packaging equipment, accurately weigh and record them, wrap or pack products according to prescribed methods and stack them on pallets, trucks, or designated areas.
• Prepare packaging materials for bag placers, roll products, strappers, and cubers. Making and applying labels as needed.
• Handle recycling duties and repackaging salvageable materials. All material that is out of specification, loose or damaged should be taken to blowing wool or baler for disposal.
• Assist in starting up, changing over, and shutting down machines, as well as cleaning equipment.
• Safely clearing jams in equipment using proper tools and lockout procedures.
• Assist in the setup, operation and monitoring of various cold end equipment during production runs or product changes.
• Relieves other positions as required.
• Remains on assigned job until relieved.
• Performs other related duties as directed.

Requirements

• Ability to operate and maintain various types of machinery.
• Withstand periods of time standing, lifting and repetitive physical tasks.
• Committed to safety and demonstrates a positive safety attitude.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and protocols.

Please Keep in Mind

If you do not meet 100% of these requirements, we at JM still want to hear from you. So, if you are interested in the role, we encourage you to apply so we can learn how your skills and talents can contribute to our team.

Why Johns Manville

Johns Manville is a proud member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies, serving customers in more than 80 countries, supplying innovative products to the construction, aerospace, automotive, filtration and energy industries. With a more than 160-year legacy, we understand that our story continues to grow only with the right people saying, thinking and doing the right things. Make your story our story.

Diversity & Inclusion

Johns Manville believes diversity and inclusion in our workplace is critical for the long-term success of our company. We are committed to retaining, developing and attracting a diverse workforce that fosters an inclusive work environment in which all employees are treated with dignity and respect. This is the right thing to do for our employees, our company and our communities.