Amara Industries is a privately owned Canadian manufacturer with over 40 years of experience delivering innovative plastic products and manufacturing solutions across North America. As the company behind the trusted Gracious Living brand, we are proud of our heritage, our commitment to quality, and the strong relationships we have built with our customers, suppliers, and employees. With multiple manufacturing facilities and a dedicated team of skilled professionals, we serve a diverse range of industries while continuing to grow through innovation, operational excellence, and customer-focused solutions.

Gracious

Living remains one of our most recognized brands, while Amara Industries represents the people, expertise, and manufacturing capabilities that drive our continued success. We are committed to maintaining a safe and respectful workplace where teamwork, ownership, and continuous improvement are valued. This position requires mechanically inclined individuals to comply with the extrusion production plan, assuring a good quality product during all steps of the process, including material handling, raw material, formulation, quality checks and extruder process.

The Extruder

Operator will also be responsible for preventative maintenance and troubleshooting on the equipment. Operate and monitor assigned extrusion lines and associated downstream equipment, including heat transfer units, embosser units, and haul-off units, to ensure products meet work order, production, and quality requirements. Load required raw materials, including colour material, blowing agent, and other materials, into the appropriate extruders as needed.

Continuously monitor material consumption throughout production. Review work orders and production requirements before starting the assigned extrusion lines. Assist with preparing first-off samples during the start-up of each assigned extrusion line and coordinate with Quality Assurance Technicians to ensure required inspections and approvals are completed.

Inspect produced parts at least hourly, checking length, colour, and other applicable specifications. Continuously verify that products meet work order requirements and match the approved sample. Communicate with Quality Assurance Technicians and the Extrusion Lead Hand to maintain product quality and address production or quality concerns.





Report issues encountered during line start-up and production to the Extrusion Lead Hand and assist with troubleshooting and resolution as required. Complete material information sheets and start-up sheets accurately to document material usage. Pack finished products onto skids in accordance with the packing requirements specified in the applicable work order, as required.

Communicate relevant production requirements, operating line status, and outstanding issues to the incoming shift to support an effective shift handover. Remove previously used colour material when the line is down in preparation for a die change. Remove and properly store lamination and colour materials when they have been depleted or are no longer required on the line.

Strong initiative and creative thinking Quality Orientation Willingness to work extended and/or flexible hours Extended health and dental benefits Employee Assistance Program If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please let us know at the time of application.

Amara

Industries is a privately owned Canadian manufacturer with over 40 years of experience delivering innovative plastic products and manufacturing solutions across North America. As the company behind the trusted Gracious Living brand, we are proud of our heritage, our commitment to quality, and the strong relationships we have built with our customers, suppliers, and employees. With multiple manufacturing facilities and a dedicated team of skilled professionals, we serve a diverse range of industries while continuing to grow through innovation, operational excellence, and customer-focused solutions.

Gracious

Living remains one of our most recognized brands, while Amara Industries represents the people, expertise, and manufacturing capabilities that drive our continued success. We are committed to maintaining a safe and respectful workplace where teamwork, ownership, and continuous improvement are valued. This position requires mechanically inclined individuals to comply with the extrusion production plan,



assuring a good quality product during all steps of the process, including material handling, raw material, formulation, quality checks and extruder process.

The Extruder

Operator will also be responsible for preventative maintenance and troubleshooting on the equipment. Operate and monitor assigned extrusion lines and associated downstream equipment, including heat transfer units, embosser units, and haul-off units, to ensure products meet work order, production, and quality requirements. Load required raw materials, including colour material, blowing agent, and other materials, into the appropriate extruders as needed.

Continuously monitor material consumption throughout production. Review work orders and production requirements before starting the assigned extrusion lines. Assist with preparing first-off samples during the start-up of each assigned extrusion line and coordinate with Quality Assurance Technicians to ensure required inspections and approvals are completed.

Inspect produced parts at least hourly, checking length, colour, and other applicable specifications. Continuously verify that products meet work order requirements and match the approved sample. Communicate with Quality Assurance Technicians and the Extrusion Lead Hand to maintain product quality and address production or quality concerns.

Report issues encountered during line start-up and production to the Extrusion Lead Hand and assist with troubleshooting and resolution as required. Complete material information sheets and start-up sheets accurately to document material usage. Pack finished products onto skids in accordance with the packing requirements specified in the applicable work order, as required.

Communicate relevant production requirements, operating line status, and outstanding issues to the incoming shift to support an effective shift handover. Remove previously used colour material when the line is down in preparation for a die change. Remove and properly store lamination and colour materials when they have been depleted or are no longer required on the line.

Robust initiative and creative thinking Quality Orientation Willingness to work extended and/or flexible hours Extended health and dental benefits Employee Assistance Program If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please let us know at the time of application.

Nights: 11 pm - 7 am #

📌 Night Shift Extrusion Operator (Vaughan)
🏢 Gracious Living
📍 Vaughan