Utility Crew

Utility Crew

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!

The Utility Crew role supports safe and efficient production operations by assisting with material movement, housekeeping, production readiness, and operational support tasks. This position helps ensure production employees remain focused on core line responsibilities while maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

Pay Rate: $27.44 per hour

Key Responsibilities

Production Support

• Assist production teams with operational readiness tasks across the facility
• Support line changeovers, including staging materials and assisting with preparation activities
• Ensure necessary materials such as rolls, wrap, pallets, and supplies are available at point of use
• Support palletizer and inventory functions as needed
• Assist with seconds/rework processes including labeling, sorting, and staging
• Transport finished product, scrap, or materials to designated warehouse or yard locations
• Support quality processes by assisting with sample collection or staging when required
• Assist operators during production stoppages or high-demand situations

Material Handling & Facility Support

• Remove and dispose of waste materials, including granules and production debris
• Empty and transport waste hoppers and containers as required
• Maintain cleanliness of work areas, walkways, and production zones
• Assist with staging and movement of production supplies and consumables
• Maintain organized storage areas and support inventory control efforts

Operational Readiness

• Support production teams during color changes, roll changes, or shift transitions
• Assist with maintaining production flow by responding to operational needs as directed
• Help maintain visual workplace standards and 5S expectations
• Assist with basic equipment cleaning and housekeeping around machinery

Safety & Compliance

• Follow all company safety procedures, policies, and LOTO requirements
• Identify and report unsafe conditions or hazards immediately
• Use proper lifting techniques and material handling practices
• Wear required PPE at all times
• Participate in safety meetings and required training

Team & Communication

• Communicate effectively with production operators, supervisors, and leadership
• Respond promptly to radio or supervisor direction
• Maintain a professional and cooperative attitude
• Support team goals related to safety, quality, and productivity

Working Conditions

• Manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, dust, moving equipment, and temperature variations
• Requires frequent walking, lifting, pushing, and material handling
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs as required

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.