Production Operator

iko; Ennis (TX); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Job summary

IKO Industries Ltd. in Texas, Ennis, is seeking a production/maintenance-oriented associate to support manufacturing operations on-site.

The role requires adherence to safety policies, frequent quality checks, and operation of manufacturing equipment including counterbalance forklifts. The candidate should have experience in heavy industrial manufacturing, be comfortable in dusty environments, and capable of 12-hour rotating shifts including weekends and holidays when needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in heavy-industrial manufacturing, construction, or similar industry preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of counter-balance forklift operating experience (Recommended).
• Comfortable with working in a dusty environment.
• Willing to work 12 hour rotating shifts, weekends and holidays when necessary.
• Manual dexterity.
• Attention to detail.
• Fluent in verbal and written English.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to safety policies, programs, procedures.
• Complete health & safety pre-start checklists.
• Ensure product being produced meets established quality specifications.
• Document quality checks at regular intervals.
• Operate manufacturing equipment in accordance with established operating procedures.
• Operate counterbalance, propane-powered forklift.
• Document production numbers, items contributing to down-time (using PRODAC system and hand-written reports).
• General housekeeping duties.
• Additional duties as assigned by Supervisory staff.

Skills

Forklift operation

Heavy manufacturing experience

Dusty environment

12-hour rotating shifts

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

English fluency

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

Key Responsibilities

• Adhere to safety policies, programs, procedures
• Complete health & safety pre-start checklists
• Ensure product being produced meets established quality specifications
• Document quality checks at regular intervals
• Operate manufacturing equipment in accordance with established operating procedures
• Operate counterbalance, propane-powered forklift
• Document production numbers, items contributing to down-time (using computerized system called PRODAC, as well as hand-written production reports)
• General housekeeping duties
• Additional duties as assigned by Supervisory staff

Qualifications

• Experience in heavy-industrial manufacturing, construction, or similar industry preferred
• Minimum 1 year of counter-balance forklift operating experience (Recommended)
• Comfortable with working in a dusty environment
• Willing to work 12 hour rotating shifts, weekends and holidays when necessary
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Fluent in verbal and written English

Physical Requirements

• Ability to safely perform heavy lifting up to 50 pounds on a routine basis
• Comfortable with standing for extended periods of time
• 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.