Oxidizer Helper - Fixed Term

IKO North America•Calgary, AB

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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! We are currently seeking an Oxidizer Helper for a 1 year Fixed Term contract to join our team in Calgary, Alberta. Reporting to the Production Specialist, the primary role and responsibility of an Oxidizer Helper is to assist our operators in their day to day tasks while respecting the company’s safety rules and regulations ultimately creating a safe and orderly workplace. Shift structure consists of 12hr shifts on rotation between days and nights including weekends. The Oxidizer Helper is a one-year Fixed-Term contract to provide support to the Oxidizer Operator. Wage: IKO Calgary General Labour Rate ($28.18)

Requirements

Ability to safely perform heavy lifting up to 50 pounds on a routine basis
Comfortable standing for extended periods of time
Must be able to work at heights and in confined spaces
Ability to operate a pallet jack to move material
Ability to regularly stand and use hands to fingers, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. Frequently required to reach with hands and arms and occasionally required to walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Must be able to work 12-hour shifts on alternate days with rotating weekends off.
Must be flexible; able to work other shifts, overtime and weekends when needed

Nice To Haves

Highly motivated, self-starter with strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals and follow instructions.
Ability to read basic measurement tools and ability to read and follow proper work instructions.
Previous experience in heavy-industrial manufacturing, construction, or similar industry preferred
Minimum 1 year of counter-balance forklift operating experience (Recommended)
Comfortable with working in a dusty environment
Manual dexterity
Attention to detail
Fluent in verbal and written English

Responsibilities

Adhere to all IKO’s Safety policies, programs, and procedures.
Complete all Health & Safety pre-start checklists for operational tasks.
Assist with the completion of daily operations checklists and SOCs.
Assist the Oxidizer Operator in daily operational tasks to ensure equipment is running up to standard. Notify any deficiencies to the Oxidizer Operator and assist him/her during corrective actions.
Monitor and record readings on operating equipment and notify the Oxidizer Operator when readings are out of range.
Assist Oxidizer operator in monitoring and ensuring products being produced meet established quality specifications.
Document quality checks at regular intervals.
Operate counterbalance or propane-powered forklift.
Document production numbers and items contributing to down-times (using a computerized system, as well as hand-written production reports)
Conduct general housekeeping duties of the area and trailer.
Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisory staff.