What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Machine Operator position at IKO Industries Ltd.?
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
PLANT DESCRIPTION
Our newly commissioned plant(2022) features side-by-side assembly lines for 2 unique commercial roofing products(TPO and ISO). Both these products are manufactured with state-of-the-art equipment in a clean, safe, bright facility. Great Team Environment with growth potential for the right person.
PLANT LOCATION
IKO Northeast, 160 IKO Way, Hagerstown, Maryland 21740
We are conveniently located at Exit 6 off Route 81 at the Western Maryland Parkway.
Schedule - Must be able to work a 10 or 12 hour rotating shift(days/nights), including some future weekends.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
- Competitive salary starting Rate: $25.05 an hour. After training, you will earn $26.87 per hour, plus shift differential.
- Competitive health, dental and insurance plans
- Paid Maryland Sick Leave Benefits
- Competitive matched retirement savings program
- The opportunity to join a continuously growing organization
- The opportunity to work with an industry leader in manufacturing
WHEN YOU JOIN US, YOU WILL BE:
- Operating manufacturing equipment in accordance with standard work instructions
- Adhering to safety policies, programs, procedures
- Inspecting raw material and finish products per quality specifications
- Conducting quality checks at regular intervals
- Working closely with production team to meet goals/objectives
- Operating counterbalance, propane-powered forklift
- Entering waste, downtime data into system
- Additional duties as assigned
OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE:
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in heavy-industrial manufacturing or construction industry preferred
- Minimum 1 year of proven forklift operating experience preferred
- Comfortable with standing for extended periods of time
- Manual dexterity and Attention to detail
- Ability to follow direction and specific instructions
- Good communication skills; Fluent in English - Reading, Writing and Speaking
- Must be able to lift and move up to 50 pounds on a routine basis
- Must be able to walk and/or stand 90% of the shift
- Must be able to work at heights and in confined spaces
Benefits of Employment: IKO recognizes that its success is due to the strength of its employees. A primary goal of IKO is to promote individual employee's sense of accomplishment and contribution so that employees enjoy their association with IKO. The Company invests in its employees so that they are the most knowledgeable in the industry, and undertakes great efforts to nurture loyalty to, and teamwork at, IKO. We are pleased to offer competitive compensation, health care, a progressive and challenging workplace and a commitment to teamwork and integrity.
Diversity and Equal Opportunity Employment: IKO Industries Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. IKO Industries Ltd. encourages and welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Salary : $25 - $27
