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

PRODUCTION OPERATOR (PRINTING PRESS / EXTRUDER)

JOB SUMMARY

The primary function of this role is to perform job set-ups, adjustments, startups and shutdowns in accordance with specifications and standard operating procedures. Reporting to Production supervisor, the role will production and quality by ensuring production and equipment condition.

PLANT DESCRIPTION:

BramCal Production, Inc. in Barrie, Ontario manufactures printed film wrappers and shrink-wrap bags for IKO roofing products

PLANT LOCATION:

Bramcal Production Inc

400 Huronia Rd Unit 2, Barrie, ON L4N 8Y9

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Competitive salary starting Rate: $26.78 an hour
• Competitive health, dental and insurance plans
• Competitive matched retirement savings program
• The opportunity to join a continuously growing organization with focus on Diversity and Inclusion
• The opportunity to work with an industry leader in manufacturing

WHEN YOU JOIN US, YOU WILL :

• 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
• Follow established safety protocols, report any H&S issues and assist in near miss or accident investigations
• Follow plant rules
• 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
• Participate in cross training on other company equipment
• Must be able to work overtime as required beyond standard work hours

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• Ability to safely perform heavy lifting up to 50 pounds on a routine basis
• Comfortable withstanding for extended periods of time
• Must be able to work at heights •
• Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent, in reading, writing and basic math
• Experience in industrial manufacturing, construction, or similar industry preferred
• Experience in flexographic printing and/ or blown film multilayer extrusion is considered an asset
• Counter-balance forklift operating experience (Recommended)
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Fluent in verbal and written English

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.