Production Operator

IKO Industriesabout 14 hours ago

Barrie, Ontario

Mid Level

full_time

Competitive compensation

Health care

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 Key Responsibilities:

• Follow established safety protocols, report any H&S issues and assist in near miss or accident investigations
• Wear all personal safety equipment as required by company
• Maintain clean and safe conditions around work areas and equipment
• Must be flexible to work rotating 12-hour day and night shifts
• Perform job set-ups, adjustments, startups and shutdowns in accordance with specifications and standard operating procedures
• Adjust the operating speed of machinery to meet optimal targets set by the company
• Monitor/ inspect/report safely, film quality, production and equipment condition
• Report findings to Supervisor or Specialist and work with them to resolve any cause of defect
• Ensure quality of film and raw materials meet or exceed customer and company standards
• Participate in cross training on other company equipment
• Must be able to work overtime as required beyond standard work hours

Qualifications

• Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent, in reading, writing and basic math
• Experience in industrial manufacturing, construction, or similar industry preferred
• 3 years of flexographic printing and/ or blown film multilayer extrusion experience is considered an asset
• Basic knowledge of water based print and/ or blown film extrusion raw materials
• Minimum 1 year of counter-balance forklift operating experience (Recommended)
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Fluent in verbal and written English

Physical Requirements

• Ability to safely perform heavy lifting up to 50 pounds on a routine basis
• Comfortable with standing for extended periods of time
• Must be able to work at heights and in confined spaces

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.

Machinery Manufacturing

IKO Roofing is a worldwide leader in the roofing, waterproofing, and insulation industry for residential and commercial markets. A vertically integrated company, IKO operates more than 30 manufacturing plants throughout North America and Europe. IKO is a family-owned business established in 1951.