Material Handler
About The Position
IPEX is one of the North American leading providers of advanced plastic piping systems. Our mission is to shape a better tomorrow by connecting people with water and energy. Does the idea of working in an innovative production facility appeal to you? If so, we currently have an exciting opportunity for a Material Handler! This role will be based out of our manufacturing facility located in Scarborough, ON. Do not miss the opportunity to join an engaging team of people-centric professionals, leaders, problem solvers, entrepreneurs in spirit and status quo-fighters! Job Summary We are seeking a Material Handler to focus on the handling of raw materials and finished goods in the blending department. This position reports to the Blending team supervisor and serves as a training position towards opportunities for advancement and growth.
Requirements
- Completion of High School education or practical equivalency.
- Previous work experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Effective written and verbal communication.
- Knowledge of Health and Safety practices.
Responsibilities
- Convey resin and pulverized compound from railcar, storage silos, or bins to ensure continuous supply of material to Blending.
- Identify the various additives, resins, and master batches required to compound material.
- Load additives when necessary in the required addresses.
- Operate all blending equipment, mixing equipment, mobile material handling equipment and only if certified, overhead cranes used for packaging finished product into crates or bundles
- Report and if required, record in writing pertinent production information regarding downtime or scrap identification.
- Ensure good housekeeping practices to include ensuring all material storage areas, scrap storage areas and pipe storage areas of the assigned manufacturing operation are maintained in a clean and orderly manner.
- Assist in movement and setting up equipment into and/or out of manufacturing areas
- Prepare packaging components that are required on the assigned line(s). This includes rework, cutting and assembling wood blocks, cutting and storing strapping, and cutting packaging wrap.
- Building and packing pipe crates according to company specifications.
- Report any liquid and/or material spills immediately to the Shift Supervisor.
- Perform a variety of other tasks as assigned by the supervisor.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
