Operator - Level 3

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

Reporting to the Production Supervisor, the role will be responsible for running the production line for the IKO Industries Ltd. production facility. 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.

Location: IKO Industries Ltd. - 71 Orenda Road Brampton, Ontario

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Competitive salary starting Rate: $28.76 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 BE;

• Adhering to safety policies, programs, procedures
• Inspecting raw material and finish products per quality specifications
• Conducting quality checks at regular intervals
• Operating manufacturing equipment in accordance with standard work instructions
• Operating counterbalance, propane-powered forklift
• Entering waste, downtime data into system
• Documenting production numbers, items contributing to down-time (using computerized system called PRODAC, as well as hand-written production reports)
• General housekeeping duties
• Additional duties as assigned
• Required to work rotational shifts.

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE;

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in heavy-industrial manufacturing or construction industry preferred
• Minimum 1 year of proven forklift operating experience preferred
• Comfortable with standing for extended periods of time
• Manual Dexterity and Attention to detail
• Ability to follow direction and specific instructions
• Good communication skills; Fluent in English - Reading, Writing and Speaking
• Must be able to lift and move up to 50 pounds on a routine basis
• Must be able to walk and/or stand 90% of the shift
• Must be able to work at heights and in confined spaces

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.