Production Operator

IKO Industries Ltd. Production OperatorIKO 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!We are currently seeking a Production Operator to join our team of skilled professionals based at our Sylacauga, Alabama plant. This state of the art manufacturing plant produces premium asphalt roofing shingles in a high speed, continuous manufacturing process environment. Position Overview 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.Key ResponsibilitiesAdhere to safety policies, programs, proceduresInspect raw material and finish products per quality specificationsConduct quality checks at regular intervalsOperate manufacturing equipment in accordance with standard work instruction.Operate counterbalance, propane-powered forkliftEnter waste, downtime data into system.General housekeeping dutiesAdditional duties as assignedQualificationsMinimum 2 years' experience in heavy-industrial manufacturing or construction industry preferredMinimum 1 year of proven forklift operating experience preferredComfortable with standing for extended periods of timeManual dexterityAttention to detailAbility to follow direction and specific instructionsGood communication skills; Fluent in English - Reading, Writing and SpeakingPhysical RequirementsMust be able to lift and move up to 50 pounds on a routine basisMust be able to walk and/or stand 90% of the shiftMust be able to work at heights and in confined spacesThis is a full time unionized permanent position. Pay Range: $20.39 per hour 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.