- 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
