Production Operator (2024-1020)

A career at POLYVANTIS provides you with an opportunity to leave a lasting positive impact on the world and yourself. From excellent health and well-being benefits to our comprehensive learning programs, we offer a wide range of benefits and offerings that recognize that our people have unique motivations and ambitions. It’s all about matching what matters to you with what matters to us. Let’s explore what matters!

POLYVANTIS is a global, multi-material player with some of the most coveted and iconic brands in the industry – such as PLEXIGLAS for polymethylmethacrylate semi-finished products and LEXAN for polycarbonate sheets and films. With 1,500 employees and 15 production sites worldwide, we offer unmatched global capabilities, providing customers with innovative solutions in sheets and films for air and rail, automotive, building and construction, electrical, healthcare and security, and lighting and signage markets.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Long Sault Shift Supervisor, the Operator is responsible for maintaining the quality of the material produced and performing required tests.

Operator – 23.34 starting, then after 3 months=24.40 and after 12 months 27.00.

Position Responsibilities

• Follow all safety rules and regulations.
• Maintain the quality of the sheets.
• Ensure that the line is properly set-up.
• Responsible for performing required product tests such as Xrite, measurements, impact, lips, etc.
• Document all tests and process changes.
• Generate and fill out the required quality test sheet.
• Ensure that regrind is used and is available (properly mixed) during the shift and at the proper percentage.
• Check alarm every hour.
• Keep samples properly identified and signed.
• Responsible to ensure that all finished products, trim, scrap & others are properly identified.
• Replenish drip guard.
• Make rounds.
• Check product sheets.
• Housekeeping of the line.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.
• Train other operators and assistants as required.
• Enter production results into form/computer/database as required.
• Responsible for making ID Labels.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, bend, squat and kneel.

Skills

• Well Organized
• Efficient
• Punctual
• Works well with others
• Attention to Details
• Mechanically Inclined
• Basic Problem Solving
• Documentation Training (Handling and Control)
• Leadership Skills
• Relevant Procedures

Qualifications

Grade 12 diploma or relevant experience, industrial experience, mechanical abilities, good knowledge of measuring tools and plastic extrusion is an asset.

Work Availability

Regular, predictable attendance is an essential function of this position. Applicants must be regularly available and willing to work Monday- Friday during assigned hours of operation and such other hours as the company determines are necessary or desirable to meet business needs.

We are proud to be a diverse and an equal opportunity employer. We are fully committed to a culture of respect and inclusion.