Production Operator

IKO North America; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 34,522 - 37,016; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short term disability

401k Match

Paid vacation

Job summary

IKO North America is seeking Production Operators for its Hagerstown plant. In this role, you will operate machinery, handle raw materials, verify product quality, and ensure proper shipment preparation.

The position offers a starting compensation of $25.06/hr which increases to $26.87/hr after training, and the company emphasizes teamwork, integrity, and employee well-being.

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance are part of the offered benefits along with a 401k match and paid vacation.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work a 10 or 12 hour rotating shift (days/nights).
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in the heavy-industrial manufacturing or construction industry preferred.
• Fluent in verbal and written English.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds safely.

Responsibilities

• Operating manufacturing equipment following standard work instructions.
• Conducting quality checks at regular intervals.
• Working closely with the production team to meet goals.
• Operating a counterbalance, propane-powered forklift.

Skills

Heavy-industrial manufacturing experience

Forklift operating experience

Manual dexterity

Good communication skills

Attention to detail

Job description

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!

Role: Production Operator

Job Summary: We are currently seeking Production Operators to join our team of skilled professionals at our Hagerstown plant. Our features side‑by‑side assembly lines for 2 unique commercial roofing products (TPO and ISO). Both these products are manufactured with state‑of‑the‑art equipment in a clean, safe, bright facility. Great Team Environment with growth potential for the right person. Reporting to the Production Supervisor, the successful candidate will be responsible for running the production line. 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.

Compensation: $25.06/hr and moves to $26.87/hr after training

Benefits

• Health Insurance (includes teledoc, virtual health, FSA, HCSA & other benefits)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Health Spending Account
• Employee Support and Mental Wellness
• Short term disability
• 401k Match
• Paid vacation
• Floating days
• Employee Assistance Program

Job Responsibilities

• Operating manufacturing equipment in accordance with standard work instructions
• Adhering to safety policies, programs, and procedures
• Inspecting raw materials and finished products per quality specifications
• Conducting quality checks at regular intervals
• Working closely with the production team to meet goals/objectives
• Operating counterbalance, propane‑powered forklift
• Entering waste, downtime data into the system
• Additional duties as assigned by Supervisory staff

Qualifications

• Required: Must be able to work a 10 or 12 hour rotating shift (days/nights), including some future weekends.
• Preferred: Minimum 2 years’ experience in heavy‑industrial manufacturing or construction industry
• Preferred: Minimum 1 year of proven forklift operating experience
• Comfortable with working in a dusty environment
• Manual dexterity and attention to detail
• Fluent in verbal and written English
• Ability to follow direction and specific instructions
• Good communication skills
• Ability to safely perform heavy lifting up to 50 pounds on a routine basis
• Comfortable standing for extended periods of time
• Must be able to work at heights and in confined spaces
• Must be able to walk and/or stand 90% of the shift

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.