Job Summary
IPEX Edmonton PVC Plant has an opening for an Operator 1 position. The successful candidate will focus on safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Principal Responsibilities:

• With training, assist in the line operation of extruders and associated equipment.

• Follow and review all plant policies and practices to ensure safety, quality, service and cost objectives are met.

• Ensure work area is clean and tidy prior to any rotation or shift end.

• Responsible for performing duties in a safe and practical manner and ensure that your workspace is free of hazards

• Package pipe in accurate pallet sizes and quantities and document production. Strap crates tightly and neatly.

• Inspect product to ensure product meets standard before packaging. Ensure packaging has appropriate label, weight, quantity, and quality.

• Use basic hand tools including pneumatic nail guns, saws, micrometers, calipers and other measuring devices.

• Identify, transfer, and load material for production; report scrap in compliance with work instructions. Inspect and report potential unsafe or hazardous conditions

• Maintain acceptable housekeeping, environmental and safe working conditions

• Help implement and sustain Manufacturing Excellence program (including 5S program).

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Proven ability to follow safety policies and procedures

• Grade 12 level reading, writing and mathematical skills, including working knowledge of the imperial and metric measurement systems

• Experience using basic hand tools (wrenches, screwdrivers, drills, hammers, saws, nail gun, etc.).

• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment or other similar fields is highly preferred

• Previous forklift experience is a plus

• Detail oriented with excellent analytical, problem-solving skills, multi-tasking, and organizational skills

• Knowledge of Health and Safety practices is necessary, along with a basic understanding of the MES system

Shift & Pay:

• 12 hour day shift 8am-8pm and 12 hour night shift 8pm-8am

• Must be comfortable working rotating 12-hour shifts across both days and nights

• Starting hourly rate of $29.31/hour

Benefits:

• Disability and life insurance part of Group Benefits

• 11 paid holidays throughout the year

• 4% paid vacation time

• Retirement program as part of Group Benefits plan