Plastic-film Extrusion Machine Operator

Company: Les Industries Polykar Inc. O/A Polykar

Business information: Polykar is a company that offers sustainable flexible packaging solutions in North America. Everything we make is either 100% recyclable or compostable. Our product portfolio features polyethylene film, recycled garbage bags, certified compostable packaging, food-approved bags and industrial-strength packaging. We produce plastic rolls for the food packaging industry ensuring compliance with BRC Food Safety Standards.

Business address: 5637 Rue Kieran, Saint-Laurent, QC H4S 0A3

Work Location: 9406 130 Street SW, Edmonton, AB T6Y 0N3

Type of Employment: Full time - Permanent

Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Job Description:

• Troubleshoot and make minor adjustments to equipment
• Weigh resins, colorants and other chemicals according to formulae
• Monitor and inspect quality of material produced
• Place weighed materials in mixing machines
• Unload mixture into container or conveyor for further processing
• Set up and operate calender machines to transform plastic bales or slabs into continuous sheets or films of specified thickness
• Set up and operate extruding machines to extrude plastic compound through a nozzle or die
• Change dies on extruding machines according to production line change
• Prepare and change moulds and adjust equipment for production line change
• Safe operation of a three-layer/and or mono-layer blown film extrusion system
• Make extruder adjustments according to already established working methods to maximize productivity
• Make order changes
• Ensure the quality of the finished product while following all health and safety rules
• Perform continuous quality checks throughout production runs
• Follow a 'clean as you go' policy keeping all areas tidy on site to ensure compliance with BRC food safety standards
• Monitor machine performance, maintain output, quality and waste targets whilst keeping downtime to a minimum
• Report to the Plant Manager if a machine is defective or if there is malfunction

Requirements:

Education: Completion of secondary school is required.

Diploma in plastics technology is a strong asset.

Experience: At least 5 years of experience in the blown extrusion industry or co-extrusion is required.

Knowledge of BRC and ISO standards is an asset.

Working Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Fast-paced environment, Handling heavy loads, Physically demanding, Manual dexterity, Attention to detail, Hand-eye co-ordination, Standing for extended periods, Work under pressure, Tight deadlines, Combination of sitting, standing, walking.

Personal suitability: Organized, Effective interpersonal skills, Team player, Excellent oral and written communication, Initiative, Accurate, Judgement, Ability to multitask and work autonomously

Weight handling: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Language: English is required.

Salary: $29.00 hourly, 24 – 60 Hours per week.

Benefits: Transportation costs covered if worker needs to relocate. Life insurance and vision care are provided. Disability, dental, and extended medical insurance as well as PPE are provided.

Important Information: Flexibility in schedule is required. Rotating continental 12-hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM OR from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM. During the first 6-week period, the worker will work an average of 84 hours every 2 weeks as per averaging agreement. Working days and days off will be determined on a rotational basis, with a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 5 shifts per week. Work on weekends is required. Overtime may be required depending on the business needs.

Apply by e-mail to: rh@polykar.com

CC: polykar@canadaemail.ca

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