Production Operator

About the role

IKO Industries Ltd., a Canadian-owned manufacturer of roofing and building materials, is hiring a Production Operator in Calgary. Reporting to the Production Supervisor, the operator runs the production line, including operating machinery, feeding raw materials into the process, clearing jams, checking finished goods against quality specs and preparing products for shipment.

Key responsibilities

• Follow safety policies, complete health and safety pre-start checklists and document quality checks at regular intervals
• Operate manufacturing equipment according to established procedures and run counterbalance, propane-powered forklifts
• Record production numbers and downtime causes using computerized systems and handwritten reports
• Perform general housekeeping and other duties assigned by supervisory staff

Required profile

• Preferred: minimum 2 years' experience in heavy-industrial manufacturing or construction, and 1 year of proven forklift experience
• Comfortable working in a dusty environment, lifting up to 50 pounds routinely, standing for long periods, working at heights and in confined spaces, and walking or standing 90% of the shift
• Fluent in verbal and written English, good communication skills and ability to follow detailed instructions

What we offer

• Starting pay of $29.53, rising to $31.88 after passing probation in 3 months
• Health, dental, vision and life insurance, plus long- and short-term disability
• RRSP match, paid vacation, a floating day and an Employee Assistance Program