Material Handler (Fixed-Term)

Aliaxis • Mississauga, ON

2d • Onsite

About The Position

IPEX is one of North America's leading providers of advanced plastic piping systems. This role is a 3-month contract (90 days) based at their extrusion plant in Mississauga, ON, with the possibility of extension. The Material Handler is responsible for measuring, inspecting, and packaging finished products to ensure they are ready for distribution. On-the-job training is provided, so prior experience is not required.

Requirements

• Completion of high school diploma or practical equivalent.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety practices is necessary.
• Good communication skills both written and verbal.
• Must be flexible to work a bi-weekly rotating day and night shift schedule

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a manufacturing environment is an asset
• Experience with plastic extrusion is a strong asset

Responsibilities

• Operate mobile material handling equipment used for the packaging of finished product into crates or bundles
• Identify all processing problems on all equipment and report them to the Shift Supervisor responsible.
• Measure and record dimensional and physical properties of the product at predetermined periods of time
• Ensure all material storage areas, scrap storage areas and pipe storage areas are maintained in an orderly and clean manner.
• Assist in the movement and setting up of equipment into or out of the production areas.
• Assist in the startup of a production line and manufacture product to the required external and internal specifications.
• Building and packing pipe crates.
• Perform a variety of other tasks as assigned

Benefits

• Possibility of extension based on business needs and performance
• On-the-job training is provided
• Night shift premium (where applicable)
• Accommodation requests are available to candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process for IPEX jobs.

What This Job Offers

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