FOR MANPOWER POOLING 

Job Summary

The Machine / Production Operator is responsible for all aspects of the operation of their assigned process(es) including start-up, shutdown, product change over, process problem troubleshooting, and meeting production quality requirements.

The position requires the ability to work 12 hours (Continental) rotating shifts including nightshift to support 24 hours a day, 365 days a year operation. There is a 2 weeks’ nights and 2 weeks’ days rotation. The trainee position is a minimum three-month probationary position. Upon successful completion of probationary period, employees are eligible to participate in the benefit program that includes Health and Dental, Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Long Term Disability and enrollment options into the Registered Retirement Savings Plan/ Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan program. We offer 3 weeks’ vacation per annum.

Job Description

• Responsible for all aspects of the operation of their assigned process(es) including start-up, shutdown, product change over, process problem troubleshooting, and meeting production quality requirements.
• Process units including twin screw compounding extruders, compaction and pulverizing equipment and auxiliaries such as solids transferring, feeding and mixing equipment.
• Follow established procedures and rules for facilitating production.
• Facilitate all aspects of process development for new and existing products from feasibility testing to process automation in cooperation with the process engineering and production teams.
• Operate plastic processing equipment including extruders, grinders, packaging lines, mixers and various auxiliary equipment as well as drive a forklift throughout the shift.
• Perform quality testing in the laboratory of various samples from various plastics processing equipment and perform tests on raw and finished materials.
• Report findings to their supervisor and take appropriate action to segregate production that fails to meet specification.
• Perform other general labour and housekeeping duties.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stack 55-pound bags on pallets at a rate of up to 80 per hour.
• Ability to work in hot and occasionally dusty environment. (Respirator required in some areas of the facility - respirator requires tight seal around the face and therefore absence of facial hair).
• Ability to operate forklift through the 12-hour shift and operate heavy machinery.

Qualifications

• Must possess a high school education or equivalent.
• Forklift certification or have experience driving a forklift desired.
• 2-3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in a process industry.
• Experience in plastics production using twin screw extruders and knowledge of material handling systems is favourable.
• Experience in setting up, starting up and operating sophisticated equipment.
• Experience in troubleshooting and solve simple operating problems.
• Ability to take direction and process information quickly.
• 2 positive references.