Line Operator

PPG Industries • Cambridge, ON

2d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Line Operator, you will be a crucial part of our operations, ensuring that a quality product is available to our customers when they need them. Your work will directly affect people's lives! This role is for the Afternoon Shift. The main purpose of the Line Operator is to be accountable for all aspects of the filling of production batches to within specification following all procedures and practices to ensure the safe and efficient operation of equipment while maintaining Quality standards.

Requirements

• Previous Forklift experience required and must have a valid forklift license.
• Grade 12 diploma or relevant experience.
• Ability to stand, walk, and sit.
• Routinely lift and/or move up to 50 pounds without mechanical assistance.
• Detail-oriented with an eye for quality and accuracy.
• Collaborative with strong interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

• Industrial experience.
• Mechanical abilities.
• Good knowledge of measuring tools.
• Plastic extrusion is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Perform all duties according to SOP’s, GMP’s and all other established safety standards and company policies.
• Correctly complete all documentation as per SOP’s and GMP requirements, i.e., observations, test results, batch record information, etc.
• Notify management in the event of a departure from procedure, product defect, safety incident or other serious problem.
• Dismantle, clean, sanitize and assemble processing equipment according to established SOPs to ensure hygiene compliance.
• Safely operate all required equipment and machinery including those used to manufacture, store, clean and transport production related assets.
• Execute applicable SAP transactions accurately and in a timely manner.
• Effectively process batches within specifications to meet department batch execution targets by ensuring optimal cycle times in support of schedule adherence.
• Complete daily administrative tasks and in a timely manner.
• Ensure the proper selection, care and use of tools, parts and equipment while performing all job related duties.
• Escalate manufacturing related issues to the appropriate support groups (QA, Process, Maintenance, Operations) and help in the resolution and 5 why analysis.
• Recommend and actively support the implementation of process improvement opportunities.
• Assist in incident investigations and root cause analysis of FRB batches.
• Maintain 5S standards.
• Actively seeks and accepts positive and constructive feedback from colleagues.
• Works effectively with team members in support of team and department goals.
• Actively embraces cross training initiatives across departments.
• Communicates effectively both verbally and written.
• Perform any related duties as assigned.
• Actively contributes in team meetings and other team-related activities.

Benefits

• Opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED