Utility Operator

IKO North America; Ashcroft; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & dental insurance

Retirement savings plan

Diversity & inclusion

Industry leader

Job summary

IKO Industries Ltd. in Ashcroft, BC, is seeking a Utility Operator 1 to run the production line at the Ashcroft facility.

You will operate machinery, feed materials, resolve line stoppages, clear jams, verify product quality and prepare items for shipment. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years in heavy-industrial manufacturing or related fields, forklift experience, and ability to work safely at heights and in confined spaces.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in heavy-industrial manufacturing or construction.
• Minimum 1 year of proven forklift operating experience.
• Fluent in English — reading, writing and speaking.
• Must be able to lift and move up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Attention to detail

English communication

Physical stamina

Tools

Forklift operation

Quality inspection

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

Job Summary

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.