Company: Invera Flexibles Inc. O/A PolykarBusiness information: Polykar is a company that offers sustainable flexible packaging solutions in North America. Everything we make is either 100% recyclable or compostable. Our product portfolio features polyethylene film, recycled garbage bags, certified compostable packaging, food-approved bags and industrial-strength packaging. We produce plastic rolls for the food packaging industry ensuring compliance with BRCGS Food Safety Standards.Business address:5637 Rue Kieran, Saint-Laurent, QC H4S 0A3Work Location:9406 130 Street SW, Edmonton, AB T6Y 0N3Type of Employment: Full time - PermanentEstimated Start Date: As soon as possibleJob DescriptionTroubleshoot and make minor adjustments to equipmentWeigh resins, colorants and other chemicals according to formulaeMonitor and inspect quality of material producedUnload mixture into container or conveyor for further processingSet up and operate calender machines to transform plastic bales or slabs into continuous sheets or films of specified thicknessSet up and operate extruding machines to extrude plastic compound through a nozzle or dieChange dies on extruding machines according to production line changePrepare and change moulds and adjust equipment for production line changeSafe operation of a three-layer/and or mono-layer blown film extrusion systemMake extruder adjustments according to already established working methods to maximize productivityMake order changesEnsure the quality of the finished product while following all health and safety rulesPerform continuous quality checks throughout production runsFollow a 'clean as you go' policy keeping all areas tidy on site to ensure compliance with BRCGS food safety standardsMonitor machine performance, maintain output, quality and waste targets whilst keeping downtime to a minimumReport to the Plant Manager if a machine is defective or if there is malfunctionOperate adequately Windmoller & Holscher and Reifenhauser equipment to complete job dutiesConduct routine maintenance and calibration on Windmoller & Holscher and Reifenhauser equipmentTechnical troubleshooting of multi-layer blown film lines to identify and correct film defects such as gage variation, bubble instability, insufficient layer bonding, gels, mel fracture, die lines and material contaminationMonitor and record key process parameters and quality considerations during production such as thickness, width, haze, tensile strength and opacityMonitor machine performance to maintain production output and quality standards to control waste produced and minimize downtimeFollow BRCGS food safety standards, GMP requirements and clean as you go practices at all times to remain compliant with our BRCGS food safety certificationProvide technical guidance and on the job training to junior or less experienced operators when required to maintain consistent production output and product qualityRequirementsEducation: Completion of secondary school is required.Diploma in plastics technology is an asset.Experience:



At least 4 years of experience in the blown extrusion industry or co-extrusion is required.Knowledge of BRCGS and ISO standards is an asset.Experience with Windmoller & Holscher and Reifenhauser equipment is required.Working Conditions and Physical CapabilitiesAttention to detail, Manual dexterity, Handling heavy loads, Hand-eye co-ordination, Fast-paced environment, Combination of sitting, standing, walking, Physically demanding, Standing for extended periods, Work under pressure, Tight deadlines.Personal suitabilityOrganized, Efficient interpersonal skills, Team player, Strong oral and written communication skills, Initiative, Accurate, Judgement, Ability to multitask and work autonomouslyWeight handlingUp to 23 kg (50 lbs).LanguageEnglish is required.Salary$29.00 - 36.00 hourly, 36 - 48 Hours per week.BenefitsTransportation costs covered if worker needs to relocate.Life insurance and vision care are provided.Disability, dental, and extended medical insurance as well as PPE are provided.Key InformationFlexibility in schedule is required. Rotating continental 12-hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM OR from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM. The worker will work an average of 42 hours per week within a 2 week period as per averaging agreement. Working days and days off will be determined on a rotational basis, with a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 5 shifts per week. Work on weekends is required. Overtime may be required depending on the business needs.

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