Minimum 2 years' experience in heavy-industrial manufacturing or construction industry preferred
Minimum 1 year of proven forklift operating experience preferred
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 with 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
Health Insurance (includes Virtual Health, and HCSA)Dental InsuranceVision InsuranceLife InsuranceLong-term DisabilityShort-term DisabilityRRSP MatchPaid Vacation4x Floating DaysEmployee Assistance ProgramEmployee Engagement EventsVacancy Status: This posting is for an evergreen requisition and is used to build a pipeline of qualified candidates for current and anticipated future vacancies. Openings may not be immediate, but qualified candidates may be contacted as positions become available.Job ResponsibilitiesAdhere to safety policies, programs, proceduresComplete health & safety pre-start checklistsEnsure product being produced meets established quality specificationsDocument quality checks at regular intervalsOperate manufacturing equipment in accordance with established operating proceduresOperate counterbalance, propane-powered forkliftDocument production numbers, items contributing to down-time (using computerized systems and hand-written production reports)General housekeeping dutiesAdditional duties as assigned by Supervisory staffHealth insurancePaid time off
Additional Information
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
Role: Production Operator
Job Summary: 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: Starting rate is at $29.34/hr