Production Line Operators

IKO North America•Sumas, WA

29d•$27

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! Job Description Role: Production Line Operator Job Summary: Reporting to the Production Supervisor, the successful candidate will be responsible for running the production line. This includes operating machinery, ensuring that raw materials are fed properly through the manufacturing process, resolving line stoppages, clearing equipment jams, verifying finished products against quality specifications, and ensuring that products are properly prepared for shipment.

Requirements

Able to work 12-hour rotating production shifts (days and nights)
Minimum 2 years’ experience in heavy-industrial manufacturing or construction industry preferred
Minimum 1 year of proven forklift operating experience preferred
Comfortable with working in a dusty environment
Manual dexterity and attention to detail
Fluent in verbal and written English
Ability to follow direction and specific instructions
Good communication skills
Ability to safely perform heavy lifting up to 50 pounds on a routine basis
Comfortable with standing for extended periods of time
Must be able to work at heights and in confined spaces
Must be able to walk and/or stand 90% of the shift

Responsibilities

Adhere to safety policies, programs, and procedures
Complete health & safety pre-start checklists
Ensure that products being produced meet established quality specifications
Document quality checks at regular intervals
Operate manufacturing equipment in accordance with established operating procedures
Operate counterbalance, propane-powered forklift
Document production numbers, items contributing to downtime (using computerized systems and hand-written production reports)
General housekeeping duties
Additional duties as assigned by Supervisory staff