We are currently recruiting for multiple Skilled Labourers on straight shifts for our Waterdown Client. This position is a DIRECT HIRE position where you will become an integral part of their operation where you will be responsible for performing a variety of production, quality and maintenance tasks.
What We Are Looking For:
We are currently looking for a candidate who has a minimum of 1 year mechanical or technical background in a production environment who is looking for their next career.
What You Will Get:
- 100% employer paid benefits after 2 months
- RRSP matching at 6%
- Shift premiums for afternoon and night shifts
- Competitive Wage: $32.24 per hour
Current Shifts: Day shift Monday to Friday 6:00am to 2:30pm / Afternoon Shift: 2:30pm to 10:30pm / Night Shift 10:00pm to 6:30am
Responsibilities:
- Operating standard equipment but also able to operate plant legacy equipment if required
- Packaging 1000 kg bulk bags of products via bag loading system
- Reporting any inconsistencies and using standard repair procedures
- Monitor quality and record general production information
- Unloading of material and equipment deliveries
- Cleaning of the plant as required
- Operate forklift, front end loader and scissor lift for transfer and waste removal
- Working at height using fall protection
- Maintain production at peak performance
- Operate control panels, Operate equipment systems from a PLC interface
- Sample and analyze finished product per quality procedures
- Record and confirm daily production
- Assist with training of new employees
- Evaluate raw materials and finished products to internal and/or customer specifications
- Perform preventative maintenance inspections and services in conjunction with Operations Mechanic
- Perform part maintenance and replacement in conjunction with Operations mechanic
Skills & Experience:
- Ability to lift up to and including 50 lbs
- Previous experience in a production/manufacturing setting
- Capable of working in a team and independently
- Capable of following a production plan while working independently
- Technical diploma or related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Previous experience with operating forklift, scissor lift and front end loader is preferred
- Must have basic math skills
- Must be able to stand, walk and climb; hand tools or controls; reach sit, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
- Must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 35 lbs and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.