Machine Operator

Our Valuable client in Aurora is looking for Machine Operator to join their dynamic team.

**Job description**

Job Summary:
The Machine Operator should safely, efficiently, productively and produce a quality product in accordance with company and customer specifications.

Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities:

- Operator in performing set-ups and operation of machine
- Perform quality checks and ensure correct specifications
- Load and unload materials from the machine
- Reading and understanding production orders
- Fill out required paperwork
- Must be able to use the computer
- Have mechanical ability to run the processes
- Make any and all needed adjustments to the equipment.
- Work well with others as a team
- Communicate with supervisors and other employees
- Complies with all general Company-wide standard operating procedures (SOP’s) and any job or department specific SOP’s.
- SOP’s may cover the areas of (but are not limited to)
- Employee Health and Safety
- SQF (Safe Quality Food packager) and GMP (good manufacturing procedures) focused on eliminating contaminates in all packaging manufactured.
- SGP (Sustainable Green Printer) environmental regulatory procedures and SOP’s
- Must work within productivity standards and completes work in a timely manner.
- Special Projects & other duties as necessary

Supervisory Responsibilities: (if any)

None

Qualifications:

- Be able to operate machinery and have some mechanical ability
- Ability to read a tape measure/ruler
- Ability to use a computer, (basic computer skills, data entry)
- Basic math skills
- Good organizational skills
- Communicate well with others
- Basic reading and writing skills, (must be legible)
- Use of minor tools, (i.e. allen wrenches)
- Use of sharp cutting tools
- Process written information, (orders, SOP’S, etc.)

Other knowledge, skills and abilities:

- Ability to work well in a team environment.
- Must demonstrate the ability to maintain confidentiality of information to Company and Federal standards.
- Must be able to adapt to changes in the work environment, manage competing demands and be able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.
- Must be dependable and work within Company conduct standards; consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction and solicits feedback to improve performance.
- Moving/Carrying ability, 50 lbs repetitively/frequently; 70 lbs intermittently for up to 5 ft.
- Lifting ability; up to 50 lbs intermittently
- Standing for extended periods. (consistently - 70-80%)
- Bending, twisting and reaching (intermittently -60-70%) - Push/pull of up to 100 lbs. (occasionally - 20-30%)
- Extensive use of hands and fingers
- Extensive time on feet, walking/ standing
- Use of step ladders, (if needed)**:

- Working 12 hr. shifts.**:

- Ability to work up to 11 days consecutively (occasionally) - Ability to work in a non-air conditioned environment: hot conditions during summer months and cool conditions during winter months. (consistently)
- Should be able to travel if offsite training is needed
- Must be available for overtime due to vacation coverage
- Take breaks at various times to allow for continuous running of the extruder
- Follow all safety regulations and rules at all times, including wearing all required personal protective equipment (PPE): - Steel tip boots or shoes - Hearing protection - Safety glasses - Cut resistant gloves - Hairnets and beard nets Environment:

- Concrete floors Mental Effort Requirements:

- Ability to keep pace with machine
- Ability to problem solve
- Ability to keep pace with machine
- Must be able to prioritize and multi-task
- Team player
- Must be able to adapt to production changes

**Salary**: $22.00-$22.28 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Extended health care
- RRSP match

Schedule:

- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus pay
- Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Aurora, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- general labour: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: One location