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IKO Production Operator in Brampton, Ontario
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
Key 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 system called PRODAC, as well as hand-written production reports)
Ability to safely perform heavy lifting up to 50 pounds on a routine basis
General housekeeping duties
Additional duties as assigned by Supervisory staff
Qualifications:
Minimum 1 year of counter-balance forklift operating experience (Recommended)
Experience in heavy-industrial manufacturing, construction, or similar industry preferred
Comfortable with working in a dusty environment
Manual dexterity
Attention to detail
Fluent in verbal and written English
Physical Requirements:
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
PPE includes hard hat, safety footwear, safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, face mask and face shield. Some tasks require wearing N95 mask (fit testing required) where candidate must be clean shaven.
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.