Job Description

This position is a unionized role as part of our production team. As a Batch Maker you will be required to learn, understand and put into practice all of our policies and procedures to help manufacture the highest quality products in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will routinely perform your duties with minimal supervision, independently and in a team with another operator. You must be able to work in an environment with many distractions, maintaining a high level of accuracy and safety, while performing your duties. No travel is required for this position.

Shift schedule: 3pm - 11pm

Rate: $20.32

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work safely and follow all applicable health and safety policies and procedures. Ensure your work area is clean & safe.
• Controls one or more processing units or inter-related semi-automatic or automatic systems
• Monitors gauges, signal records and observes colour changes in product to ascertain reaction rates
• Performs chemical or other physical testing during product processing
• Records data on batch cards and follow QC procedures
• Troubleshooting and routine maintenance of process equipment
• Bulk loading and unloading, and inventory control of raw materials
• Demonstrate a sense of urgency in achieving results
• Any other duties assigned by lead hand and/or management

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Minimum Grade 12 education or equivalent
• Mathematically skilled to operate in volumetric and mass calculations
• Knowledge of Spill clean-up and WHMIS/GIS procedures
• Some experience using hazardous, flammable and explosive materials.
• Knowledge on how to use/follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Prior forklift experience is a plus. • Flexibility to work overtime, evenings or nights.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and possess effective written and oral communication skills
• Capable of following Batch Cards, Work Orders, Environmental, Health & Safety Policies/Procedures and Quality Procedures.
• Capable of lifting 50lbs.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Used:
• Eye and hearing protection is always required on the production floor.
• Safety shoes (steel/composite) on the production floor.
• Other PPE as defined by management within assigned department

Education and Experience:

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED is Preferred
• Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
• Prior experience in a manufacturing setting preferred.

Working Conditions:

• Fast paced manufacturing environment where workers are exposed to both ambient/outside temperatures and dust; working with mechanical parts and pinch points; exposure to increased noise levels.
• Hours worked vary based on shift schedule and business volume.
• Flexible to the possibility of overtime and weekend hours when required.
• Heavy, stationary machinery on the manufacturing floor.
• Radio, Calculator, Measuring Devices
• Hand tools
• Computer (Shop Floor and ERP)