Production Operator

Diploma High school diploma (an asset)
- Shift Rotation - 10 hour shift Monday or Thursday on a rotating schedule (day shift, evening shift, night shift).
- Job status Permanent
- Workplace Woodstock, ON
- Work timetable Full time - 40h/week
- Years of experience 0 to 2 years
- Rate Entry salary at 23,64$/h + shift premiums (1,00$/h afternoon shift, 2,00$/h for night shift)
- Date according As soon as possible

SOPREMA is an international company specializing in the manufacturing of modified bitumen membranes. SOPREMA’s product line includes roofing, waterproofing and air/vapor barriers.

**Why should you join our team?**
- Participation in profit sharing
- Shutdown at Christmas and all paid holidays
- Flexible insurance program (80% paid by the company after probation and up to 100% after one year)
- Pension fund / 2 contribution options:

- 3% employee - 3% employer
- 5% employee - 4% employer
- Social club
- Paid weekly
- Reimbursement for physical activities (according to internal policy)
- No weekend shifts
- Quick salary progress

YOUR ROLE IN OUR TEAM

**YOUR ROLE IN OUR TEAM**:
As an Operator C you will report to the line conductors and perform all tasks related to the manufacturing of our products. He/she is responsible for the feeding of raw materials into the machine, and the unloading of finished products. Other duties include product quality verification, taking of samples, operation of a forklift, and any other related duties. Operator C acts as support for the rest of the team during product changes or in case of any product breakages on the line.

THE CHALLENGES WE HAVE FOR YOU

**THE CHALLENGES WE HAVE FOR YOU**:

- Assist the line conductors in their tasks
- Performing self-check tests (unrolling rolls, measuring the length, bringing the sample to the line conductors)
- Transfer the finished product pallets from the production line to the storage area using a forklift
- Respect the storage plan provided by the shipping leader
- Supply sufficient materials necessary for the proper functioning of the machines, such as covers, pallets, tapes, foils, cardboard cores, cardboard rolls for skids, glue, SBS etc.
- Perform a basic visual inspection of forklifts at the beginning of each shift according to the established procedure
- Maintain a clean and safe workstation at all times
- Help the rest of the team when the machine is stopped (reinforcement break, product changing etc.)
- Validation and control of bulk trucks unloading.
- Responsible for training new employees on employee C checklist - sign off will be completed by supervisor or production leader
- Responsible for processing second choice as and when required/requested by supervisor or production leader
- Attend off site training as per job requirements - training for first aid, health and safety checks, train the trainer, visiting other sites etc.
- Any other related duties requested by the supervisor.
- Ensure the full respect of the safety rules on site

WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER

**WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER**:

- We Take Care of Our People
- A Solid Retirement
- More Than Just Activities, It’s a Club
- Moving Forward on a Daily Basis
- You Refer, We Reward
- Being Healthy Is Important
- People Who Matter to You Matter to Us
- Performance Is a Shared Effort

THE SKILLS WE ARE LOOKING FOR

**THE SKILLS WE ARE LOOKING FOR**:
**Your Education**:

- High school diploma (an asset)

**Your Knowledge and Competencies**:

- Experience in a manufacturing plant
- Forklift operating experience (an asset) - training will be provided

**Your Skills and Abilities**:

- Self-sufficient
- Good judgment
- Team spirit
- Decision-making
- Diplomacy
- Stress management
- Leadership
- Good understanding of automated process
- Ability to multitask as per changing priorities
- Performance oriented
- Reliable
- Flexibility on shift and start times

**Working Conditions**:

- Work swing shifts (Morning / Afternoon / Night)
- Must be available for all shifts
- Must wear all required PPE as per production requirements - safety glasses, hearing protection, safety shoes etc.
- Must be able to lift up to 50lbs and team assist lifting where required
- Frequent changes in temperature depending on the movements inside the plant
- Good physical and mental health
- Use of computer software such as AS400CA and Microsoft Suite