Production 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 youJob DescriptionRole: Production OperatorJob Summary: Reporting to the Production Supervisor, the successful candidate will be responsible for running the production line. This includes operating machinery, ensuring that raw materials are fed properly through the manufacturing process, resolving line stoppages, clearing equipment jams, verifying finished products against quality specifications, and ensuring that products are properly prepared for shipment.Compensation: $25.53 - $29.41 per hourBenefitsHealth Insurance (includes Virtual Health, and HCSA)Dental InsuranceVision InsuranceLife InsuranceLong-term DisabilityShort-term DisabilityRRSP MatchPaid Vacation2x Floating DaysEmployee Assistance ProgramEmployee Engagement EventsAwards and RecognitionReferral Incentive BonusTuition Reimbursement through Continuing Education PolicyService AwardsEmployee Perks and DiscountsWorkplace Safety and Insurance BoardJob ResponsibilitiesAdhere to safety policies, programs, proceduresComplete health & safety pre-start checklistsInspect raw material and finish products per quality specificationsOperate counterbalance, propane-powered forkliftEnsure product being produced meets established quality specificationsConduct quality checks at regular intervalsOperate manufacturing equipment in accordance with established operating proceduresDocument production numbers, items contributing to down-time into systemAbility to safely perform heavy lifting up to 50 pounds on a routine basisGeneral housekeeping dutiesAdditional duties as assigned by Supervisory staffQualificationsHigh Secondary School diplomaMinimum 2 yearsu2019 experience in heavy-industrial manufacturing or construction industry or similar industry preferredMinimum 1 year of proven forklift operating experience preferredComfortable with standing for extended periods of timeManual dexterityAttention to detailAbility to follow direction and specific instructionsGood communication skills; Fluent in English -Reading, Writing and SpeakingComfortable with working in a dusty environmentMust be able to lift and move up to 50 pounds on a routine basisMust be able to walk and/or stand 90% of the shiftMust be able to work at heights and in confined spacesBenefits 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.