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
Role: Production Operator
Job Summary: Reporting to the Production Supervisor, the successful candidate will be responsible for running the production line. 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
Compensation: Starting rate is at $25.80/hr
Benefits
Health Insurance (includes Virtual Health, and HCSA)
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Long-term Disability
Short-term Disability
RRSP Match
Paid Vacation
4x Floating Days
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Engagement Events
Job Responsibilities
Adhere to safety policies, programs, procedures
Complete health & safety pre-start checklists
Ensure product being produced meets established quality specifications
Document quality checks at regular intervals
Operate manufacturing equipment in accordance with established operating procedures
Operate counterbalance, propane-powered forklift
Document production numbers, items contributing to down-time (using computerized systems and hand-written production reports)
General housekeeping duties
Additional duties as assigned by Supervisory staff
Qualifications
Minimum 2 years’ experience in heavy-industrial manufacturing or construction industry preferred
Minimum 1 year of proven forklift operating experience preferred
Comfortable with working in a dusty environment
Manual dexterity and attention to detail
Fluent in verbal and written English
Ability to follow direction and specific instructions
Good communication skills
Ability to safely perform heavy lifting up to 50 pounds on a routine basis
Comfortable with standing for extended periods of time
Must be able to work at heights and in confined spaces
Must be able to walk and/or stand 90% of the shift
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.
