Production Worker /Helper

OM Internships; Village of Andrew; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international production company seeks individuals for manufacturing roles in Andrews, Alberta. Candidates should have over one year of experience in an industrial environment, a high school diploma or GED, and strong communication skills in English; Spanish is a plus. Responsibilities include operating machinery, ensuring product quality, and assisting in the production process. This role offers a challenging and rewarding work environment with competitive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Medical Insurance (Health, Dental & Vision)

PTO and Holidays

Qualifications

• Over one year of experience in an industrial environment.
• Proficient in English; speaking Spanish is a plus.
• Previous experience working in a manufacturing facility.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload items from machines.
• Operate machinery used in the production process.
• Examine products to verify conformance to quality standards.
• Count finished products to determine order completeness.
• Perform minor repairs to machines as needed.

Skills

Experience in an industrial environment

Proficient in English

Excellent communication skills

Team player

Ability to follow directions

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Are you seeking a challenging, rewarding, and well-compensated position at a leading international company? Diatom is a reference in Latin America for the production of silicates, synthetic silicas, and zeolites. Founded in 1956 in Argentina and Uruguay, it expanded to Brazil in 1985 and is now building a new manufacturing facility in Andrews, SC.

We want to hear from you if you have a strong growth aptitude and enjoy a diverse and innovative environment, problem-solving, and working in a supportive team!

We seek professionals with expertise in production, maintenance, furnace, administrative, and chemical laboratories.

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary
• Medical Insurance (Health, Dental & Vision)
• PTO and Holidays

What you’ll do

• Load and unload items from machines, conveyors, and conveyances.
• Operate machinery used in the production process, or assist machine operators.
• Place products in equipment or on work surfaces for further processing, inspecting, or wrapping.
• Examine products to verify conformance to quality standards.
• Start machines or equipment to begin production processes.
• Observe equipment operations so that malfunctions can be detected, and notify operators of any malfunctions.
• Remove products, machine attachments, or waste material from machines.
• Lift raw materials, finished products, and packed items, manually or using hoists.
• Transfer finished products, raw materials, tools, or equipment between storage and work areas of plants and warehouses, by hand or using hand trucks or powered lift trucks.
• Pack and store materials and products.
• Help production workers by performing duties of lesser skill, such as supplying or holding materials or tools, or cleaning work areas and equipment.
• Count finished products to determine if product orders are complete.
• Measure amounts of products, lengths of extruded articles, or weights of filled containers to ensure conformance to specifications.
• Separate products according to weight, grade, size, or composition of materials used to produce them.
• Turn valves to regulate flow of liquids or air, to reverse machines, to start pumps, or to regulate equipment.
• Mark or tag identification on parts.
• Dump materials such as prepared ingredients into machine hoppers prior to mixing.
• Mix ingredients according to specified procedures or formulas.
• Tie products in bundles for further processing or shipment, following prescribed procedures.
• Record information, such as the number of products tested, meter readings, or product production dates and times.
• Read gauges or charts and record data obtained.
• Unclamp and hoist full reels from braiding, winding, or other fabricating machines using power hoists.
• Signal coworkers to direct them to move products during the production process.
• Clean and lubricate equipment.
• Prepare raw materials for processing.
• Perform minor repairs to machines, such as replacing damaged or worn parts.
• Change machine gears using wrenches.
• Attach slings, ropes, or cables to objects such as pipes, hoses, or bundles.
• Position spouts or chutes of storage bins so that containers can be filled.
• Wash work areas, machines, equipment, vehicles, or products.
• Fold products and product parts during processing.
• Break up defective products for reprocessing.
• Thread ends of items such as thread, cloth, and lace through needles and rollers and around take-up tubes.
• Cut or break flashing from materials or products.
• Any other activities as assigned by the manager

What you bring

• Over oneyearof experience in an Industrial environment
• High school diploma or GED
• Proficient in English; speaking in Spanish is a plus
• Previous experience working in a manufacturing facility
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently
• Team player with the ability to interact effectively with all parts of the organization
• Ability to follow directions and adhere to company procedures and standards
• Dependability and accountability