Minimum 2 years' experience in heavy-industrial manufacturing or construction industry or similar industry preferred
Minimum 1 year of proven forklift operating experience preferred
Comfortable with standing for extended periods of time
Manual dexterity
Attention to detail
Ability to follow direction and specific instructions
Good communication skills; Fluent in English - Reading, Writing and Speaking
Comfortable with working in a dusty environment
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
Health Insurance (includes Virtual Health, and HCSA)Dental InsuranceVision InsuranceLife InsuranceLong-term DisabilityShort-term DisabilityRRSP MatchPaid Vacation2x Floating DaysEmployee Assistance ProgramEmployee Engagement EventsAwards and RecognitionReferral Incentive BonusTuition Reimbursement through Continuing Education PolicyService AwardsEmployee Perks and DiscountsWorkplace Safety and Insurance BoardJob ResponsibilitiesAdhere to safety policies, programs, proceduresComplete health & safety pre-start checklistsInspect raw material and finish products per quality specificationsOperate counterbalance, propane-powered forkliftEnsure product being produced meets established quality specificationsConduct quality checks at regular intervalsOperate manufacturing equipment in accordance with established operating proceduresDocument production numbers, items contributing to down-time into systemAbility to safely perform heavy lifting up to 50 pounds on a routine basisGeneral housekeeping dutiesAdditional duties as assigned by Supervisory staffHealth insurancePaid time offPerformance bonus
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: $25.53 - $29.41 per hour