Production Operator

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!Job 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.Health Insurance (includes teledoc, virtual health, FSA, HCSA & other benefits)Dental InsuranceVision InsuranceLife InsuranceHealth Spending AccountEmployee Support and Mental WellnessShort term disability401k MatchPaid vacationFloating daysEmployee Assistance ProgramEmployee Engagement EventsAwards and RecognitionTuition ReimbursementService AwardsEmployee Perks & DiscountsJob Responsibilities:Adhere to safety policies, programs, and proceduresComplete health & safety pre-start checklistsEnsure that products being produced meet established quality specificationsDocument quality checks at regular intervalsOperate manufacturing equipment in accordance with established operating proceduresOperate counterbalance, propane-powered forkliftDocument production numbers, items contributing to downtime (using computerized systems and hand-written production reports)General housekeeping dutiesAdditional duties as assigned by Supervisory staffQualifications:Required: Able to work flexible, rotating production shifts 8/10/12 hoursMinimum 2 years' experience in heavy-industrial manufacturing or construction industry preferredMinimum 1 year of proven forklift operating experience preferredComfortable with working in a dusty environmentManual dexterity and attention to detailFluent in verbal and written EnglishAbility to follow direction and specific instructionsGood communication skillsAbility to safely perform heavy lifting up to 50 pounds on a routine basisComfortable with standing for extended periods of timeMust be able to work at heights and in confined spacesMust be able to walk and/or stand 90% of the shiftBenefits 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.