Patron Career Staffing is seeking for
Machine/ Production Operators to start immediately in
Brantford, ON area.

The Machine Operator is responsible for all aspects of the operation of their assigned process(es) including start-up, shutdown, product change over, process problem troubleshooting, and meeting production quality requirements.

The position requires the ability to work 12 hours (Continental) rotating shifts.

Job Description:
• Responsible for all aspects of the operation of their assigned process(es) including startup, shutdown, product change over, process problem troubleshooting, and meeting production quality requirements.
• Process units include twinscrew compounding extruders, compaction, and pulverizing equipment, and auxiliaries such as solids transferring, feeding, and mixing equipment.
• Follow established procedures and rules for facilitating production. Facilitate all aspects of process development for new and existing products from feasibility testing to... process automation in cooperation with the process engineering and production teams.
• Operate plastic processing equipment including extruders, grinders, packaging lines, mixers, and various auxiliary equipment as well as drive a forklift throughout the shift. Perform quality testing in the laboratory of various samples from various plastics processing equipment and perform tests on raw and finished materials.
• Report findings to their supervisor and take appropriate action to segregate production that fails to meet specifications. Perform other general labor and housekeeping duties.

Physical Requirements:
• Ability to stack 55 lb. bags on pallets at a rate of up to 80 per hour.
• Ability to move 50kilogram drums.
• Ability to work in a hot and occasionally dusty environment. (Respirator required in some areas of the facility respirator requires a tight seal around the face and therefore an absence of facial hair).
• Ability to operate forklifts through the 12hour shift and operate heavy machinery.
• Must pass a preemployment medical examination.
• Obtain a satisfactory background check.

Qualifications:
• Must possess a grade 12 education or equivalent.
• Forklift certification or have experience driving a forklift desired.
• 23 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in a process industry.
• Experience in plastics production using twinscrew extruders and knowledge of material handling systems is favorable.
• Experience in setting up, starting up, and operating sophisticated equipment.
• Experience in troubleshooting and solving simple operating problems.
• Ability to take direction and process information quickly.

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

If you are interested, please contact us by:
• Applying directly to this job ad
• Send resume to
• Call or text
4166881729, 9059718384
• Call 905 276 4040 and ask to speak in new hiring
Patron Career Staffing Canada is dedicated to developing a diverse workforce that reflects Canada's diversity.

As a result, we invite candidates to apply, particularly those who identify as a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability, or a member of a visible minority group, as well as anybody else who can help us diversify our workforce
Brantford ON

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