Security/Scale Operator

IKO Industries Ltd. is a market leader in the manufacturing of roofing and building materials. IKO is a Canadian owned and operated business with production facilities worldwide and has many years of unparalleled success in the roofing materials industry. Quality, integrity, and trustworthiness are the values that underlie this success, and we have built this company by hiring people who hold these values. People like you

Job Description

SAKO Materials Ltd. is currently seeking a Security/Scale Operator to join our team of skilled professionals based at our Brampton Plant. This state of the art manufacturing plant produces premium asphalt roofing shingles in a high speed, continuous manufacturing process environment.

Position Overview:

Reporting to the Shipping Supervisor, the successful candidate will maintain production and quality by ensuring operation of machinery and equipment. The incumbent will be fluent in English and will have good computer skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Continuously check the Security system and the gate/area monitors to ensure that the security of the IKO premises is not compromised
• Print the necessary scale tickets, bills of lading and custom papers for Truck Drivers. Obtain the necessary signatures and forward copies to the billing department
• Scaling in and out trucks
• Be thoroughly familiar with all the IKO Emergency Procedures. Respond to any emergency as detailed in the Emergency section of the Policies Manual
• Investigate each weight variance alarm and summon Shipping personnel to investigate the matter as well
• Refuse to release any unsafe load and report the matter to the Shipping Supervisor or HSE Specialist immediately
• Direct carriers to appropriate loading docks/places
• Communicate with Shippers to control road traffic and waiting time of carriers
• Complete an Occurrence Report for every Emergency, fire alarm, odour complaint, security breach, and report from contract security personnel, disturbance with truck drivers or any other unusual occurrence
• Carry out Security rounds as scheduled, completing the required record and checks
• Monitor CCTV cameras
• Report any employee, contractor, truck driver, visitor, etc., who is observed to be conducting themselves or working in an unsafe manner, or who is failing to use required safety equipment.
• Record the issuance of keys, personal protective equipment, walkie-talkies, etc.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• Able to work independently as well as part of a team
• Able to work on rational shifts. Hours of work will include weekdays, nights and weekends
• Good organizational, time management and prioritizing skills
• Read and speak English and communicate in English. Must be able to perform basic math functions.
• Uses telephone, computer, 2-way radio, calculator, faxes and printers.
• Strong work ethic and positive team attitude
• Previous work experience in similar work setting will be preferred

This is a full time non-unionized permanent position.

Benefits of Employment: IKO recognizes that its success is due to the strength of its employees. A primary goal of IKO is to promote individual employee's sense of accomplishment and contribution so that employees enjoy their association with IKO. The Company invests in its employees so that they are the most knowledgeable in the industry, and undertakes great efforts to nurture loyalty to, and teamwork at, IKO. We are pleased to offer competitive compensation, health care, a progressive and challenging workplace and a commitment to teamwork and integrity.

Diversity and Equal Opportunity Employment: IKO Industries Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. IKO Industries Ltd. encourages and welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.