Material Handler: Training Path to Extrusion Operator

aliaxis; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

RRSP matching

Annual bonus

Night shift premium

Training & advancement

Safety shoe allowance

Uniforms & PPE

Job summary

IPEX in Mississauga, ON is hiring a Material Handler to measure, inspect and package finished product for distribution. The role reports to the Production Manager and serves as a training path for extrusion operator trainee and blender trainee positions.

On-the-job training is provided, so prior experience is not required. The work schedule is 12-hour continental shifts (days 8am–8pm, nights 8pm–8am) with a night shift premium where applicable.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in manufacturing is an asset.
• Experience with plastic extrusion is a strong asset.
• Knowledge of health and safety practices is necessary.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Willing to rotate days/nights bi-weekly.

Responsibilities

• Operate mobile material handling equipment used for packaging of finished product into crates or bundles.
• Identify processing problems on equipment and report to Shift Supervisor.
• Measure and record dimensional and physical properties of product over time.
• Maintain orderly storage areas for material, scrap and pipe.
• Assist in movement and setup of equipment in production areas.
• Assist in startup of production line and manufacture to specifications.
• Build and pack pipe crates.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Material handling

Manufacturing

Health and safety

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Plastic extrusion

Job description

IPEX in Mississauga, ON is hiring a Material Handler to measure, inspect and package finished product for distribution. The role reports to the Production Manager and serves as a training path for extrusion operator trainee and blender trainee positions.

On-the-job training is provided, so prior experience is not required. The work schedule is 12-hour continental shifts (days 8am–8pm, nights 8pm–8am) with a night shift premium where applicable.