DescriptionJob 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.Compensation: starts at $27.52BenefitsHealth Insurance (includes Virtual Health, and HCSA)Dental InsuranceVision InsuranceLife InsuranceLong-term DisabilityShort-term DisabilityRRSP MatchPaid VacationFloating DaysEmployee Assistance ProgramEmployee Engagement EventsAwards and RecognitionTuition reimbursementService AwardsEmployee Perks & DiscountsJob ResponsibilitiesMust be adaptable to work rotating 12-hour day and night shiftsAdhere to safety policies, programs, proceduresComplete health & safety pre-start checklistsInspect raw material and finish products per quality specificationsOperate counterbalance, propane-powered forkliftEnsure product being produced meets established quality specificationsConduct quality checks at regular intervalsOperate manufacturing equipment in accordance with established operating proceduresDocument production numbers,



items contributing to down-time into systemAbility to safely perform heavy lifting up to 50 pounds on a routine basisGeneral housekeeping dutiesAdditional duties as assigned by Supervisory staffQualificationsHigh Secondary School diplomaMinimum 2 years’ experience in heavy-industrial manufacturing or construction industry or similar industry preferred3 years of flexographic printing and/ or blown film multilayer extrusion experience is considered an assetBasic knowledge of water based print and/ or blown film extrusion raw materialsMinimum 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 SpeakingComfortable with working in a dusty environmentMust 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 spacesDiversity and Equal Opportunity EmploymentIKO 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Production Operator - $27.5 An Hour (Winnipeg)
🏢 IKO Industries
📍 Winnipeg