The position of Compounder is directly accountable to the Production Manager for driving results that contributes to the Company’s success in the following key business areas: Safety, Quality and Delivery. This position is responsible for operating compound equipment to produce PVC pellets within the specification of the order while adhering to health and safety and quality standards.

Job Responsibilities:

- Safety: Create and reinforce an environment of safe work practices and safe work conditions. Work safely by following all Company safety rules and WSIB regulations. Immediately report accidents, injuries, and safety hazards to the appropriate personnel. Make suggestions to management and/or Safety Committee to improve safe work practices
- Quality: Show personal commitment to delivering exceptional customer service to those outside and inside the Company. Ensure that production activities meet Company-established quality standards and that non-conforming items are handled correctly
- Delivery: Show interest, passion, energy, and willingness in performing assigned tasks. Complete work assignments on schedule
- Continuous Improvement: Support continuous improvement initiatives in all related activities

Job-specific tasks:

- Monitor all raw material augers and hoppers at required levels
- Safely operate compound production lines (Start up, Shut down,



Changeover)
- Safely operate compounding equipment
- Assist Compound Lead hand personnel, as required
- Perform material handling, storage, shipping, receiving, and packaging of finished goods
- Safely operate forklift
- Evaluate product quality and adjust if required
- Monitor processing conditions and report discrepancies
- Keep work area clean and free of hazards
- Maintain level of quality consistent with established standards
- Comply with established safety rules, company policies and procedures
- Perform other duties as assigned

Job qualification:

- High School diploma, or equivalent
- Experience in operating equipment, preferably within a manufacturing setting
- Able to communicate in English effectively ( read, write, verbal and aural comprehension)
- Basic understanding of manufacturing operations and control systems
- Must work well under pressure, able to work productively both independently with minimum supervision and on a team to meet deadlines
- Capable of lifting up to 50 lbs./ 23kgs
- Customer-oriented attitude with a strong commitment to safety, quality, and delivery
- Basic computer skills

Pay: $21.00-$22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

- On-site parking

Work Location: In person

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