Production Operator

IKO • Sylacauga, AL

1d • 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 Production Operators to join our team of skilled professionals at our Sylacauga, AL plant. Our state-of-the-art manufacturing plants produce premium asphalt roofing shingles and other roofing products in high-speed, continuous manufacturing environments.

Requirements

• 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, procedures
• Complete health & safety pre-start checklists
• Ensure product being produced meets 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 down-time (using computerized systems and hand-written production reports)
• General housekeeping duties
• Additional duties as assigned by Supervisory staff

Benefits

• Competitive pay starting rate:
• Dental/Vision/Medical benefits
• Life Insurance
• Health Spending Account
• Employee Support and Mental Wellness
• Competitive matched retirement savings program – 401k (US)
• Be part of a long standing and stable industry leader
• Competitive compensation, health care, a progressive and challenging workplace and a commitment to teamwork and integrity.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees