Job Summary:

Material Mixing Operator is responsible for preparing and handling materials required for production operations. Duties include setting up and maintaining material handling equipment such as dryers, grinders, and hoppers; coordinating material requirements according to production schedules; monitoring inventory levels; troubleshooting equipment and material flow issues. Strong communication, and problem-solving skills are utilized to support manufacturing objectives and promote safe workplace practices.

Reports to: Supervisor / General Manager

Responsibilities & Duties include but not limited to

- Prepare production materials, which may include raw resins, colour concentrates, or other associated mixable compounds.
- Co-ordinate and calculate material required per machine vs. production required. Adjusts material handling equipment as required (all adjustments out of the original setup provided must be approved, documented, and communicated to Process Supervisor, Shift Supervisor, and/or Process Technician(s) as directed).
- Maintains all material equipment in positive, clean working order.
- Responsible for all related equipment maintenance to assist in the smooth running of processes.
- Ensure setup of materials is conducted in a consistent format aligned with work instructions.
- Assists in documentation of all related production processes, material lot numbers and material logs when required. This includes recording of available or selected Lot/Batch numbers of all materials on material log sheets with time and date.
- Ensure all machines, dryers, hoppers, grinders, and material containers have proper identification labels.




- Ensure that equipment fill-levels of raw materials are consistent and that required materials will be available and accessible for the next shift at shift handoff.
- Ensure that the production area is kept clean and tidy, that all sprues, runners, and reject parts are reground, identified, and properly stored.
- Proper cleaning and storage all materials after a production run has finished.
- Report all low quantities of materials to Process Supervisor and Shift Supervisor, including colourants, raw resins, additives and other compounds, and packaging such as boxes, tape, or shrink film.
- Advise the Process Supervisor and Shift Supervisor of all related equipment poor performance.
- Ensure continuous improvement of production.
- Support production on all related issues as required, including trouble-shooting material handling concerns as required.
- Assist with training of staff when required.
- Assist Production staff, with boxes and shrink wrap of skids as required.
- Housekeeping as required by the business unit.
- Any other relevant functions deemed necessary by the business unit.

Required Qualifications

- Education: High School Diploma or equivalent, less education may be considered depending on previous experience.
- Experience: Experience in production manufacturing, with preference given to those with plastic industry knowledge/experience.
- Required Skills: Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Robust attention to detail and organizational ability
- Physically fit and capability to lift up to 50 Ibs.
- Strong communication skills, with the strong drive and motivation with the ability to work well in a team. Able to communicate effectively with coworkers and management.

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

- Dental care
- On-site parking

Work Location: In person

📌 Material Mixing Operator - Injection Moulding (Calgary)
🏢 Perfect Fit Injection Moulding
📍 Calgary