IKO Industries Ltd. is a market leader in the manufacturing of roofing and building materials. IKO is a Canadian owned and operated business with production facilities worldwide and has many years of unparalleled success in the roofing materials industry. Quality, integrity, and trustworthiness are the values that underlie this success, and we have built this company by hiring people who hold these values. People like you!
Job Description
Role: General Labour
Job Summary: IG Machine & Fibers, a division of IKO Industries Ltd., located in Brampton, ON is a manufacturer of quality commercial and residential roofing products.
Reporting to the Production Supervisor, the role will be responsible for running the production line for the IG Machine & Fibers production facility. This includes operating machinery, ensuring that raw materials are fed properly through the manufacturing process, resolving line stoppages, clearing equipment jams, verifying finished products against quality specifications, and ensuring that products are properly prepared for shipment.
Compensation: Starting rate is at $25.56/hr
Benefits
Health Insurance (includes Virtual Health, and HCSA)
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Long-term Disability
Short-term Disability
RRSP Match
Paid Vacation
2x Floating Days
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Engagement Events
Job Responsibilities
Adhering to safety policies, programs, and procedures
Inspecting raw material and finished products per quality specifications
Conducting quality checks at regular intervals
Operating manufacturing equipment in accordance with standard work instructions
Operating counterbalance, propane-powered forklift
Entering waste and downtime data into the system
Document production numbers, items contributing to downtime (using a computerized system called PRODAC, as well as hand-written production reports)
General housekeeping duties
Additional duties as assigned by Supervisory staff
Qualifications
Able to work flexible, rotation shifts 12 hours
Minimum 2 years’ experience in heavy-industrial manufacturing or construction industry preferred
Minimum 1 year of proven forklift operating experience preferred
Mechanical aptitude with willingness to learn and be trained on new mechanical processes
Proven ability to take initiative and direction
Good communication skills; Fluent in English - Reading, Writing and Speaking
Basic understanding and use of computer systems
Ability to work in a fast-paced, hot environment
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
Must be able to walk and/or stand 90% of the shift
Must be able to work at heights and in confined spaces
Reliable, good work ethic, and positive attitude
Seeking long-term employment opportunity
This posting is for an evergreen requisition and is used to build a pipeline of qualified candidates for current and anticipated future vacancies. Openings may not be immediate, but qualified candidates may be contacted as positions become available.
Benefits of Employment: IKO recognizes that its success is due to the strength of its employees. A primary goal of IKO is to promote individual employee's sense of accomplishment and contribution so that employees enjoy their association with IKO. The Company invests in its employees so that they are the most knowledgeable in the industry, and undertakes great efforts to nurture loyalty to, and teamwork at, IKO. We are pleased to offer competitive compensation, health care, a progressive and challenging workplace and a commitment to teamwork and integrity.
Diversity and Equal Opportunity Employment: IKO Industries Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. IKO Industries Ltd. encourages and welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Skills Required
- Minimum 2 years' experience in heavy-industrial manufacturing or construction industry
- Minimum 1 year proven forklift operating experience
- Fluent in English - Reading, Writing and Speaking
- Basic understanding and use of computer systems
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
What We Do
IKO Roofing is a worldwide leader in the roofing, waterproofing, and insulation industry for residential and commercial markets. A vertically integrated company, IKO operates more than 30 manufacturing plants throughout North America and Europe. IKO is a family-owned business established in 1951.
