Production Worker - Professional Development Opportunities

We are on the lookout for an enthusiastic Production Worker to join our dedicated team at Canplas Industries Ltd. in Barrie, Ontario, Canada.
Growing your career as a on_site Production Worker is an awesome opportunity to develop valuable skills.
If you are strong in research, project management and have the right aptitude for the job, then apply for the position of Production Worker at Canplas Industries Ltd. today!

Are you an individual who loves to be a part of a productive team? Have you been looking for a career at a company that encourages growth and developing their employees? If the answer is yes to these questions then you are the person we are looking for.

Don't let this exciting entry level opportunity as Machine Operator (Production Worker under NOC) get away from you, apply today! This role is based out of our Barrie, ON Plant and reports to the Production Supervisor. We are seeking motivated individuals with a keen eye for detail and a positive state of mind. The successful candidate will work within a team with a focus on safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Principle Accountabilities:

• Read and follow assigned Instruction Sheets/ Bills of Material
• Cutting, clipping, trimming, visual checking, counting, assembling and packaging parts
• Conducting quality checks and lot traceability
• Maintain established safety, quality and productivity standards
• Specific housekeeping duties and filling in appropriate 5S forms
• Input into production control information system, Hydra and/or timesheets
• Participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives
• Attending Team Meetings
• Other duties as assigned

Working Conditions/Hazards and Equipment/Tool Use

Machine Operators will be provided all Required PPE for use during shift, including mandatory hearing protection. Our Production Facility is a semi-climate controlled Plastics Injection Molding Plant. Employees will be working 12-hour shifts, standing and walking on concrete floors for the majority of the shift. Machine Operators are required to lift, lower and carry up to 35lbs.

Machinery/Equipment Usage

Machine Operators will be trained on safe usage of the below listed tools and equipment: Hand and Floor Sprue/Gate Clippers, sonic welders, scales, tape guns, stamps, material grinders, internal paging system, Production tracking software system, bagging machines, bar code placement machines, jigs, fixtures, conveyor belt systems and more!

• Grade 12 Diploma
• 2 or more years' experience working in a fast-paced environment
• Minimum 1 year experience working in a Manufacturing Setting
• Safety minded and detail oriented with strong problem solving skills
• Good communication skills both written and verbal
• Flexible to work a 12-hour continental night shift 7:00 pm – 7:15 am (84 hours bi-weekly), with previous experience working night shift and/or 12 hour shifts
• Week 1 work Monday, Tuesday, and Friday (36 hours), Week 2 work Saturday, Sunday, Wednesday, and Thursday (48 hours)
• Training to be conducted on 12-hour Continental Day shift for roughly 1 month prior to moving to your "HOME" Shift

As an equal opportunity employer, Canplas offers a competitive wage and benefit package (Flexible Benefits, Defined Contribution Pension Plan, and Voluntary RRSP program) along with a yearly bonus program. We provide Internal promotion, development and growth opportunities at length along with Training and Educational opportunities. We also provide all employees with a yearly Safety shoe allowance.

Canplas Industries Ltd is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and, upon request, will work with qualified job applicants to provide suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability. Accommodation requests are available to candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request accommodation, please contact HR at [email protected].

Benefits of working as a Production Worker in Barrie, Ontario, Canada:

● Career Growth Potential
● Company offers career progression opportunities
● Advantageous package