Production 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

Canroof Corporation Inc. (CRC), a Company of IKO Industries Ltd., is hiring 3 Production Operators to work in Brampton, Ontario, due to business growth. Employees will operate production equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing plant while following health, safety & environmental requirements and producing products as per quality specifications. Employees will operate high-speed machines, handle workplace chemical, perform heavy lifting up to 50 pounds on a regular basis, and practice good housekeeping. Employees will operate motorized equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate production equipment in accordance with established operating procedures
• Document production numbers, items contributing to down-time
• Ability to safely perform heavy lifting up to 50 pounds on a regular, daily basis
• Adhere to safety policies, programs, procedures
• Ensure product being produced meets established quality specifications
• Document quality checks at regular intervals
• Operate counterbalance, propane-powered forklift
• General housekeeping duties
• Additional duties as assigned by Supervisory staff
  
  

Qualifications

• Experience in heavy-industrial manufacturing, construction, or similar industry preferred
• Must have 2-3 years solid experience operating production equipment in a team-based environment
• Comfortable with working in a high decibel environment
• Computer knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and internet
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Fluent in verbal and written English; Math proficiency
• Forklift experience an asset; training will be provided
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Ability to safely perform heavy lifting up to 50 pounds on a routine basis
• Comfortable with standing for extended periods of time
• Work in dusty environment for extended hours
• Must be able to work at heights and in confined spaces
  
  

Other Requirements

• Selected candidates must be fit-tested for N95 mask; Must be clean-shaven and wear N95 throughout the shift when needed
• Hard hat must be worn
• Shortlisted candidates will take an IKO aptitude test
• Successful candidates will undergo police criminal check, reference check and pre-placement medical
  
  

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.