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

We are currently seeking a Scale House Operator to join our team of skilled professionals at our Brampton, ON location.

Position Overview:

Reporting to the Shipping Supervisor, the Scale House Operator will be responsible for booking truck driver appointments and controlling the trucks at the scale in the yard. The operator is responsible for ensuring the safety and security of the IKO premises.

• Proper screening of employees on a daily basis following the Company’s protocol.
• Receiving calls for booking of appointments of truck drivers.
• Traffic controlling of trucks at the scale in the yard.
• Investigate each weight variance alarm and summon Shipping personnel to investigate the matter.
• Refuse to release any unsafe load and report the matter to the Shipping Supervisor or Safety Coordinator immediately.
• Be thoroughly familiar with all the IKO Emergency Procedures and respond to any emergency as detailed in the Emergency section of the Policies Manual.
• 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.
• Maintain all the necessary logbooks.
• 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.
• 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.
• Immediately report any potential or actual fire hazards observed during the security rounds to the departmental Supervisor and submit a detailed Incident Report (C300) to the Mill Manager and Safety Coordinator. This also applies to any missing or defective fire hoses or extinguishers encountered on routine rounds.
• Record the issuance of keys, personal protective equipment, walkie-talkies, etc.
• Any other duties assigned by the Supervisor.
• Stockroom – after hours/weekends Security is in charge of the stockroom.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented with good analytical skills, and able to work independently when needed.

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.