Production Operator

divh2Production Operator/h2pIKO 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!/ppJob 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./ppCompensation: Starting rate is $23.00/hr/ph3Benefits/h3ulliHealth Insurance (includes teledoc, virtual health, FSA, HCSA other benefits)/liliDental Insurance/liliVision Insurance/liliLife Insurance/liliHealth Spending Account/liliEmployee Support and Mental Wellness/liliShort term disability/lili401k Match/liliPaid vacation/liliFloating days/liliEmployee Assistance Program/li/ulh3Job Responsibilities/h3ulliAdhere to safety policies, programs, and procedures/liliComplete health safety pre-start checklists/liliEnsure that products being produced meet established quality specifications/liliDocument quality checks at regular intervals/liliOperate manufacturing equipment in accordance with established operating procedures/liliOperate counterbalance, propane-powered forklift/liliDocument production numbers, items contributing to downtime (using computerized systems and hand-written production reports)/liliGeneral housekeeping duties/liliAdditional duties as assigned by Supervisory staff/li/ulh3Qualifications/h3ulliRequired: Able to work flexible, rotating production shifts 8/10/12 hours/liliMinimum 2 years experience in heavy-industrial manufacturing or construction industry preferred/liliMinimum 1 year of proven forklift operating experience preferred/liliComfortable with working in a dusty environment/liliManual dexterity and attention to detail/liliFluent in verbal and written English/liliAbility to follow direction and specific instructions/liliGood communication skills/liliAbility to safely perform heavy lifting up to 50 pounds on a routine basis/liliComfortable with standing for extended periods of time/liliMust be able to work at heights and in confined spaces/liliMust be able to walk and/or stand 90% of the shift/li/ulpBenefits of Employment: IKO recognizes that its success is due to the strength of its employees. A primary goal of IKO is to promote individual employees 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./ppDiversity 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./p/div