Utility Operator

IKO Industries; Ashcroft; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive health & dental plans

Insurance plans

401(k) retirement savings program

Diversity & Inclusion focus

Job summary

IKO Industries Ltd. in Ashcroft, BC, is seeking a Utility Operator 1 to run the production line, feed materials, and resolve line stoppages to ensure products meet quality specs and are ready for shipment.

The role requires operating equipment including a counterbalance forklift, adhering to safety policies, performing quality checks, and recording data. The candidate should be able to stand long hours and lift up to 50 pounds, with fluent English communication.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in heavy-industrial manufacturing or construction preferred.
• Comfortable with standing for extended periods and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Fluent in English with good reading, writing and speaking skills.

Responsibilities

• Run production line for IG Machine & Fibers Ltd. at Ashcroft facility.
• Feed raw materials, monitor process, and resolve line stoppages and jams.
• Verify finished products meet quality specifications and prepare for shipment.
• Operate manufacturing equipment per standard work instructions and forklift as needed.
• Enter waste and downtime data into the system and follow safety policies.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety conscious

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Reading instructions

Education

No formal degree required

Tools

Counterbalance forklift

Job description

IKO Industries Ltd. is a market leader in the manufacturing of roofing and building materials. IKO is a Canadian owned and operated business with production facilities worldwide and has many years of unparalleled success in the roofing materials industry. Quality, integrity, and trustworthiness are the values that underlie this success, and we have built this company by hiring people who hold these values. People like you!

Job Description Utility Operator 1

Reporting to the Production Supervisor, the role will be responsible for running the production line for IG Machine & Fibers Ltd. at the Ashcroft production facility. This includes operating machinery, ensuring that raw materials are fed properly through the manufacturing process, resolving line stoppages, clearing equipment jams, verifying finished products against quality specifications, and ensuring that products are properly prepared for shipment.

Plant Description

IG Machine & Fibers Ltd. Is a production facility that mines, processes, colours, and ships granules used for roofing products.

Follow the link below to learn more: What Are Granules? How IKO Shingle Granules Are Made at The Ashcroft Granule Facility (youtube.com)

Plant Location

IG Machine & Fibers Ltd. 3745 Barnes Lake Rd, Ashcroft, BC V0K 1A0

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive health, dental and insurance plans
• Competitive matched retirement savings program
• The opportunity to join a continuously growing organization with focus on Diversity and Inclusion
• The opportunity to work with an industry leader in manufacturing

When you join us, you will be:

• Adhering to safety policies, programs, procedures
• Inspecting raw material and finish products per quality specifications
• Conducting quality checks at regular intervals
• Operating manufacturing equipment in accordance with standard work instructions
• Operating counterbalance, propane-powered forklift
• Entering waste, downtime data into system
• Additional duties as assigned

Our ideal candidate:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in heavy-industrial manufacturing or construction industry preferred
• Minimum 1 year of proven forklift operating experience preferred
• Comfortable with standing for extended periods of time
• Manual dexterity and Attention to detail
• Ability to follow direction and specific instructions
• Good communication skills; Fluent in English - Reading, Writing and Speaking
• Must be able to lift and move up to 50 pounds on a routine basis
• Must be able to walk and/or stand 90% of the shift
• Must be able to work at heights and in confined spaces

Benefits of Employment

IKO recognizes that its success is due to the strength of its employees. A primary goal of IKO is to promote individual employee's sense of accomplishment and contribution so that employees enjoy their association with IKO. The Company invests in its employees so that they are the most knowledgeable in the industry, and undertakes great efforts to nurture loyalty to, and teamwork at, IKO. We are pleased to offer competitive compensation, health care, a progressive and challenging workplace and a commitment to teamwork and integrity.

Diversity and Equal Opportunity Employment

IKO Industries Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. IKO Industries Ltd. encourages and welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

IKO is a leading manufacturer of residential and commercial roofing systems operating in Canada, the United States and multiple global markets. Our 70+ years of success has been enabled by the dedication of our employees. We would welcome the opportunity to consider you for one of our great opportunities!

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