Work Term: Permanent
Work Language: English
Hours: 35 to 44 hours per week
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

Work site environment

DustyNoisyOdoursDirty

Work setting

Willing to relocatePlastic products manufacturersPlastics processing industry

Tasks

Troubleshoot and make minor adjustments to equipmentWeigh resins, colorants and other chemicals according to formulaeMonitor and inspect quality of material producedPlace weighed materials in mixing machinesOperate mixing machine to blend plastic and other chemicals to a specific consistency and viscosityUnload 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 thicknessAdjust calender rollers for production line changeSet up and operate extruding machines to extrude plastic compound through a nozzle or dieChange dies on extruding machines according to production line changeSet up and operate one or more moulding machines to mould plastic productsPrepare and change moulds and adjust equipment for production line changeFollow formulation card to mix resin batches for injection moulding processOrganize and maintain inventoryTrimming and sanding plastic or fiberglass partsOperate forkliftMS Office

Type of materials

Plastic

Equipment and machinery experience

Forklift

Scientific specialization

Recycling

Transportation/travel information

Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Ability to distinguish between coloursRepetitive tasksAttention to detailManual dexterityHandling heavy loadsHand-eye co-ordinationFast-paced environmentCombination of sitting, standing, walkingPhysically demandingStanding for extended periods

Personal suitability

DependabilityReliabilityTeam player

Screening questions

Are you authorized to work in Canada?Are you available for shift or on-call work?Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?Are you willing to relocate for this position?Do you have experience working in this field?Do you live near the job location?

Employment terms options

ShiftFlexible hoursMorningNightOvertime available

Health benefits

Dental planDisability benefitsHealth care plan

Other benefits

Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

Support for newcomers and refugees

Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees

Support for youths

Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment

Support for Indigenous people

Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people

Support for mature workers

Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports mature workers

Supports for visible minorities

Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minorities

EPL Plastics

Open Positions

plastics machine operator