Materials Coordinator

Company Statement: Graham Packaging is a people, planet and values-based company and a leader in sustainable packaging manufacturing. From the kitchen to the laundry room, Graham Packaging is part of your everyday life. For employees at Graham, our Blue Culture is part of their everyday lives, too. In other words, Blue is how we do things here. At Graham, we are united by a clear vision. We know our part and help those around us know theirs, encouraging one another to continuously improve. We create a safe, challenging environment to innovate by supporting creative ideas and new ways of thinking. We take the initiative to cultivate our individual growth and help others do the same, while keeping ourselves and one another accountable. And we actively promote cooperation, collaboration, integrity and respect across regions and teams to foster an engaged, diverse and connected workforce. We value our employees, and a Blue Culture allows for the most rewarding employee experience as part of the Graham family. Blue is how we feel about what we do—together—to create a better tomorrow. Working at Graham means you lead constructively with clear goals, use diverse thinking to drive excellence, accountability, innovation, as well as demonstrating collaboration, embracing learning, and taking action for continuous improvement and growth. Job Summary:
Graham Packaging Canada Limited is looking for a Materials Coordinator based in Mississauga, ON.

The Material Coordinator is responsible for monitoring and operating units and machinery to blend, mix, process and package a range of plastic packaging containers. They co-ordinate and expedite the flow of work and materials within an establishment, prepare work and production schedules, and monitor the progress of production.

Job Responsibilities:
Job Functions/Tasks:

- Monitor meters, gauges and electronic instrumentation on one or more formulation units, such as mixers, blenders, driers, and/or granulation machines
- Measure, weigh and load ingredients following formulation cards
- Start up, shut down, troubleshoot and clean equipment
- Record production data and adjust processing machines and/or equipment as necessary
- Monitor reaction processes and transfers of products in conformance with safety procedures
- Load, unload and move products and materials by hand or using basic material handling equipment
- Perform other material handling activities such as counting, weighing, sorting, packing and unpacking.
- Compile detailed worksheets and specifications from customer's order
- Estimate type and quantity of materials required for production
- Consult with Shift Supervisor to schedule production runs in a cost and time-efficient manner
- Meet regularly with other production, warehouse and inventory personnel to co-ordinate activities between warehouses and production floor
- Co-ordinate and monitor the movement of parts, supplies and materials within an establishment and ensure that supplies, materials and products are shipped and received on schedule
- Prepare and maintain various reports on the progress of work, materials used, rates of production and other production information, using manual or computerized systems.

Job Qualifications:
Job Requirements:

- Completion of post-secondary plastics or manufacturing education, or related discipline.
- A minimum of two (2) years previous experience in manufacturing required.
- Superior problem solving and time management skills.
- Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
- Has strong interpersonal skills and maintains constructive working relationships.
- Must have the ability to work independently within a defined/documented schedule.
- Computer literate and with a working knowledge of MS Office products.
- Has a clear understanding of potential health and safety hazards within a manufacturing facility and is knowledgeable of the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Legislation.

EEO Disclaimer: At Graham Packaging Canada, we believe in building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We are committed to equal opportunity and fairness in all aspects of employment and to following the Ontario Human Rights Code.