About this role
Job Summary IPEX Edmonton PVC Plant has an opening for an Operator 1 position. The successful candidate will focus on safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
Principal Responsibilities:
• With training, assist in the line operation of extruders and associated equipment.
• Follow and review all plant policies and practices to ensure safety, quality, service and cost objectives are met.
• Ensure work area is clean and tidy prior to any rotation or shift end.
• Responsible for performing duties in a safe and practical manner and ensure that your workspace is free of hazards
• Package pipe in accurate pallet sizes and quantities and document production. Strap crates tightly and neatly.
• Inspect product to ensure product meets standard before packaging. Ensure packaging has appropriate label, weight, quantity, and quality.
• Use basic hand tools including pneumatic nail guns, saws, micrometers, calipers and other measuring devices.
• Identify, transfer, and load material for production; report scrap in compliance with work instructions. Inspect and report potential unsafe or hazardous conditions
• Maintain acceptable housekeeping, environmental and safe working conditions
• Help implement and sustain Manufacturing Excellence program (including 5S program).
• Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
• Proven ability to follow safety policies and procedures
• Grade 12 level reading, writing and mathematical skills, including working knowledge of the imperial and metric measurement systems
• Experience using basic hand tools (wrenches, screwdrivers, drills, hammers, saws, nail gun, etc.).
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment or other similar fields is highly preferred
• Previous forklift experience is a plus
• Detail oriented with excellent analytical, problem-solving skills, multi-tasking, and organizational skills
• Knowledge of Health and Safety practices is necessary, along with a basic understanding of the MES system
Shift & Pay:
• 12 hour day shift 8am-8pm and 12 hour night shift 8pm-8am
• Must be comfortable working rotating 12-hour shifts across both days and nights
• Starting hourly rate of $29.31/hour
Benefits:
• Disability and life insurance part of Group Benefits
• 11 paid holidays throughout the year
• 4% paid vacation time
• Retirement program as part of Group Benefits plan