Who we are:
Polyethics Industries was founded in 1991 with one specific goal, to use 100% recycled plastic to make high-quality industrial garbage bags. We specialize in manufacturing environmentally friendly polyethylene film and bags for both agricultural and consumer use. With no extra cost and without sacrificing quality, we offer a green solution. We are the first manufacturer to use 100% recycled material to create 100% degradable products which are 100% recyclable!
What We Offer our Employees:
Polyethics offers a full and comprehensive benefits package including:
- Competitive salary
- Profit-sharing
- RRSP with employer match
- Health and Dental benefits
- Long Term Disability
The Position:
The Operator is to set up, organize and prepare all aspects of the inline/extrusion process and at times to assist in the direction of helpers/packers. They will operate extruders/baggers efficiently with the highest possible output without sacrificing product quality while keeping scrap or wastage to a minimum. Set up inline/extrusion to comply with the customer’s product specifications whilst ensuring the correct blend of raw materials is being used and maintaining a clean organized, work environment to ensure the highest quality product is produced.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Set up and run all extruders/baggers in your designated department as required: ensuring the correct heat profile for material, film/bag sizing, Equipment tensions, core size, gauge/gram weight, bubble size, trim size, wrinkles, creases, etc. maintain a clean & organized work environment, ensuring tools are in designated areas, Maintaining Order requirements with Quality Audits by hour/Roll/Layer, Prepare and or have staged the correct materials whether be Raw material, cores, cradles, cardboard, strapping, etc. for your shift & the first 3hrs of next scheduled run. Inline setups, troubleshooting, seals, basic knowledge of folds & Piles, equipment tensions, PTO adjustments, Peco setups, printing with ink when needed
- Complete Order Changes & Setups in Dedicated Departments (Extrusion/Inline/CoEx)
- Perform quality checks on a regular ongoing basis throughout the production run until completion which should include: gauge, size, TBX/Colour, material strength, clarity, film appearance, slip & anti-block, smoothness, free of wrinkles, die lines/fisheyes, creases/gels, stretch test, tensions, and anything else quality-related
- General Understanding of Material types and Heat Profiles related to Materials
- Lead by example to change cores/finished rolls, weights, correctly label, record information in PC, strap skids, Screens, Bubble setup, Quality Checks, Material Verification, Mixer Cleanout, Plant Cleanliness, etc.
- Thread All Lines in Tower and Equipment to your designated areas
- Maintain/Communicate to shipper all raw material extrusion/staging areas, ensuring cleanliness and organization; leave organized & clean for shift following
- Operate Following safe operating procedures, wear all required protective gear and adhere to all policies and procedures (fire, health & safety, WHMIS), Bring to attention to any concerns of safety
- Assist Helper in learning the department; the bubble, extruder, mixes/mixers, winders, Inline equipment & folds, other related equipment, outputs/Line speeds, threading, quality, safety, daily troubleshooting, etc.
- Basic Computer knowledge & Label making needs as required
- End of the day Clean up (blowdown/Master Sweep/Cardboard/Garbage’s) and Prep for next scheduled shift
- Open communication Following All Operators to discuss ongoing issues and to create continuously improvement
- Other related Duties as Requested and Required
ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Reduce & eliminate spills and waste, keeping material storage & extrusion areas clean, safe, and organized for current and next shifts;
- Maintain accurate, concise, timely, and legible information and record keeping;
- Shift Supervisor or Manager may have you change mixes as per needs required
- Provide proper care, storage, and disposal of waste, cardboard boxes, products & tools ensuring all are stored in the correct, designated areas;
- Possible back-up to operate the in-line bagging machine/equipment in times of need or requirement
- Ability to perform multiple tasks/functions alone, competently within a manufacturing production environment
- The practice of continuous improvement and the betterment of your departments
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
- Grade 12
- Minimum of 2-3 years of extrusion experience in a blown film environment; exceptions are made
- Familiar with Extrusion Manufacturing/Production process and procedures.
- Must have been an experienced Helper within Polyethics
- Attentive to detail, accuracy, well organized, follow direction, co-operative, willing to assist others in a team environment;
- Ability to perform basic math skills, understand percentages, weights, and production formulas;
- Solid communication skills, able to and communicate in a loud production factory environment;
- Ability to lift 50 pounds, moving up to 700 pounds using lift trucks/forklifts and moving mechanical equipment in a production location such as rollers, winders, hot extrusion dies & barrels, cutting knives.
- Forklift experience or in house training
Shift:
- Continental shift (2 weeks days, 2 weeks nights)
- 12-hour shifts ( working 84 hours in a two week period)
How to Apply:
Polyethics Industries is committed to providing accommodation in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, upon request. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process or in order to successfully submit an application, please submit your accommodation request promptly.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $23.00-$28.00 per hour
Experience:
- Extrusion: 3 years (required)
- Manufacturing/Production: 3 years (required)
Work Location: In person
