Production Line Operator

Full job description

Essential Duties:

The Production Line Operator position in the chemical manufacturing department executes the production plan, as communicated by the Plant Supervisor, in a safe and efficient manner, producing a high-quality product.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in the execution of the chemical production plan in any of the areas listed below as defined and assigned by the Plant Supervisor
• Operating the Equipment in Sweeping Compound:

o Following established compounding formulas

o Shovelling sand and mixing it with other compounds in the mixing chamber

o Filling, labelling, sealing, and palletizing 22kg, 100kg, and 135kg containers with finished sweeping compound for sales to our customers

• Operating Chemical Fill Lines

o Loading empty bottles onto the filling conveyor

o Operating the filling unit by selecting the appropriate fill formula

o Adjusting the fill machine for different container sizes

o Connecting Chemical hoses to the filling machine as necessary to select and fill the appropriate chemical

o Monitor the filling machine and take appropriate action when necessary

o Monitor the labelling machine to ensure proper adhesion of chemical labels

o Load labels as needed

o Monitor and set up the date coding device when necessary

o Package chemical products into erected boxes and ensure the proper labelling and sealing of the boxes

o Palletize finished goods for warehouse storage as required

o Preparing the fill lines for operation by rinsing, cleaning, adjusting, and performing all necessary set-up work required to fill chemicals

o Fill out any necessary paperwork to record work performed

• Quality

o Monitor the product fill quantities and weights versus established standards and communicate any deviations with the Plant Supervisor, or the Technical Manager

o Make any necessary quality adjustments as requested by the Plant Supervisor or the Technical Manager

• Housekeeping

o Maintain a safe and clean working environment

o Collect and take out production-related garbage when needed or as requested

o Participate in inventory counts, general workplace cleanliness & organization activities as assigned

• Safety

o Committed to safe behaviour and practices while on company premises or engaged in company-related work

o Participate in safety-related activities (investigations, training, committees, etc.) when requested to do so or as a volunteer

• Any other functions assigned by your supervisor or a member of Management, which at times may mean working in different departments or divisions of Dustbane, as needed, including the Shipping and Receiving department.

· Pick customer orders and prepare for shipping

· Transfer materials/finished goods between divisions

· Restocking picking bins

· Loading and unloading of transport carriers

Education:

· High School diploma or equivalent

· Experience in an industrial production environment

· Experience in a physically demanding environment a plus

· Experience with material handling equipment such as powered walkies, pallet jacks, and forklifts

· Forklift license, TDG & WHIMS training a plus

Physical Requirements:

· This position requires prolonged standing and walking

· Must be able to lift 50lbs repeatedly throughout the day

• · Hours of work:

o Day Shift: Mon-Fri 7:00 am-3:30 pm

o This is an hourly position based on full-time hours Monday to Friday on a regular basis. Production hours can vary depending on demand. Dustbane reserves the right to amend the hours of work to meet the needs of the business and our customers

o Hours of work are subject to change based on operational requirements.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $18.00-$21.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• RRSP match

Location

1000 Last Mile Drive, Gloucester, ON