Extruder Operator
2 weeks ago
Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 77 hours bi-weekly
- Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- Experience: 5 years or more
**Work site environment**:
- Hot
- Noisy
**Tasks**:
- Troubleshoot and make minor adjustments to equipment
- Monitor and inspect quality of material produced
- Unload mixture into container or conveyor for further processing
- Pack items for shipping and distribution
- Set up and operate extruding machines to extrude plastic compound through a nozzle or die
- Change dies on extruding machines according to production line change
- Organize and maintain inventory
**Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses**:
- Forklift Operator Certification
- First Aid Certificate
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
**Transportation/travel information**:
- Own transportation
- Public transportation is available
**Work conditions and physical capabilities**:
- Ability to distinguish between colours
- Repetitive tasks
- Attention to detail
- Hand-eye co-ordination
- Fast-paced environment
- Standing for extended periods
**Own tools/equipment**:
- Steel-toed safety boots
**Personal suitability**:
- Dependability
- Excellent oral communication
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
**Screening questions**:
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
**Green job**:
- Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes
- Involves supporting green economy sectors
**Health benefits**:
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care benefits
**Long term benefits**:
- Life insurance
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)