Afternoon Shift Mixing

**Job Title: Mixer/Press Operator**

**Reports to**:Production Supervisor

**Responsibilities**:

- Operate R7, R9 and R18 mixer as required.
- Participation in 5S teams for each department.
- May require unloading/loading of trucks using forklift.
- Use a forklift to move materials.
- Operate automatic/manual hydraulic presses
- Operate machinery in a safe manner at all times
- Weigh materials following specified formulas
- Load materials into mixer by hand (up to 30 lb)
- Use PLC controls to set water and oil additions
- Use forklift to move materials
- Operate Press ability machine
- Other duties as required

**Qualifications**:

- Must be clean shaven to ensure proper seal with respirator mask
- Experience working in a Manufacturing environment, an asset.
- Must have reliable attendance.
- Accuracy, attention to detail, and good communication skills.
- Ability to multitask.
- Ability to work in a fast -paced environment.
- Good interpersonal and reporting skills (written and oral).
- Team player, but can also work independently.
- Motivated, who always thinks in a positive proactive manner.
- Experience with calipers and micrometers, an asset.
- Ability to be on their feet for the entire shift.
- Requires the ability to lift over 50 lbs several times during the shift, unassisted.
- Quick learner who easily adapts to change.
- Must have reliable transportation.
- Able to work overtime, as required.
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Apogee Ceramics Inc. is a leading global flexible packaging company with comprehensive product offerings. We are guided in our work by four core values that are the basis for our success: Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement. We bring brand owners and packaging experts together to generate fresh thinking, accelerate advanced technology and increase speed-to-market, package customization and consumer differentiation. Our expertise is rooted in shared core values grown from the heritage of our small businesses and strategic acquisitions. Collectively, we are stronger and more responsive, with a broader geographic footprint. Together, we are Apogee Ceramics Inc., the trusted leader in global change in the packaging industry.

We are growing and have multiple openings within our Press department at our facility in Paris, ON. Our primary objective is to produce high-quality products that will help us change the world. Our employees are the backbone that supports our business. We offer a great work-life balance when you work for Apogee Ceramics Inc.

**What We Offer**:

- Competitive compensation package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k match, vacation time, sick time, holidays, and more
- Flexible schedule - 40 hours per week
- Performance based bonus program
- Great work-life balance
- Opportunity for advancement - we hire top performers and promote from within
- Generous paid time off including vacation, sick time, holidays, and more
- Industry-leading benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee tuition reimbursement and more
- Generous scholarship opportunities for students

**Requirements**:

- Ability to read weights and measure to perform machine operations. Ability to write measurements on equipment. Ability to operate basic hand tools such as hammers and wrenches.
- Ability to stand for long periods of time standing up and walking. Ability to lift up to 50lbs unassisted.

Pay: $20.00-$23.00 per hour

Additional pay:

- Bonus pay
- Overtime pay

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- On-site parking
- Paid time off

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday

Application question(s):
**Experience**:

- Manufacturing: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person