Production Operator

**Production Operator, Cobourg, ON**

**$1500.00 USD sign-on bonus offered**

If you have experience as an Operator in the gas, oil, or chemical industry, or if you have DCS, SCADA, Computer Controlled Process, or HMI experience, this is the career for you

At Arclin, you will have steady income and go home feeling fulfilled every day All while becoming a valued employee for a family-oriented company that truly cares about your success Worried about leaving your accrued PTO? Don’t Arclin will provide 2 weeks of paid vacation from day 1 along with two (2) floating holidays. Grow your career and expand your future in an incredibly stable and growing company with no fear of layoffs

This position’s pay range is $20.50 - $30.50 per hour 12-hour shifts (Days/Nights continental rotation).

**Automatic raise to $21.53 after 3 months**

**What You’ll Do**:

- Inspects and packages final product, according to established procedures, standards and HSE regulations
- Verifies basic product label information, such as dimensions, sheet counts, etc.
- Assists production line operators with pallet changes, clean ups and start ups
- Maintains general housekeeping of production areas
- Assists with larger production area cleaning tasks
- Reports all safety concerns immediately to Production Lead, HSE Lead or site Leadership team
- Operate a forklift safely to move large pallets (empty & with product) throughout facility
- Operate a clamp truck safely to move large paper rolls from warehouse to production area
- Operate the production lines, using centerline process information to maintain each product specification
- Complete and report quality testing accurately
- Visually monitors processes within their area of accountability and immediately informs the Production Lead of any deviations or abnormalities
- Works in close coordination with the Production Lead to accomplish the tasks needed to safely and efficiently meet production schedules across all processes
- Communicates and confers with the Production Lead, as well as with Technical, Supervisory, and Support Personnel to resolve process conditions affecting safety, efficiency, and product quality
- Responds to process alarms and interlocks promptly and coordinates timely confirmation and corrective actions to resolve conditions generating the alarms and interlocks
- Performs troubleshooting in the event of process deviations

**In this position you will have the opportunity to**:

- Participates in the Joint Health and Safety Committee to facilitate safety improvements
- Collaborate with management to meet the production and shipping schedule
- Help to meet and exceed production, waste, and quality goals
- Become Forklift Certified
- Learn how to drive Tractor/Tanker unit

**To be successful, you will need**:

- High School Diploma or GED required
- Good attention to detail required
- Be able to accurately read and use a tape measure
- Must be ok with rotating 12-hour shifts (Days/Nights continental rotation)
- Must be ok with following strict Health and Safety Guidelines and wear required PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
- Ability to stand, walk, and bend throughout a 12-hour shift
- Able to lift a maximum of 50 lbs.
- Basic computer skills required
- Basic math skills required, including the basic use of a calculator
- Forklift experience a plus; would need to become recertified on site
- Analytical and mechanical mindset an asset
- Previous manufacturing experience a plus

**Who we are looking for**:
We are currently seeking talent for a Production Operator job for our Cobourg, ON location. Reporting into the **Production Lead**, this position is a full-time role that will start in an entry position in our packaging department, but has **multiple opportunities to cross-train in other production roles and rapidly advance in pay with our skill-based pay structure**. Operators are responsible for performing tasks and duties pertaining to the manufacturing and processing of impregnated surfaces at the site. This role is required to know and perform all assigned production department functions in compliance with Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) regulations and Arclin’s policies and procedures to contribute positively to an efficient and safely run operation.

**Who we are**:
Simply put, our people matter. Throughout our company, we encourage and value creativity and diversity as the way to do business. And for a very good reason — the quality and effectiveness of our products start with the quality people who make them: our experienced professionals who understand our customers’ needs and processes.

**What do we offer**:
**Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. Arclin’s employee benefits program offers competitive financial, medical and personal services. Our comprehensive package includes a broad array of plans, allowing employees to select benefits that best meet their needs and those of t