Production Operator - Forklift

AFIMAC Canada is actively hiring experienced Production Operators/Forklift drivers for an upcoming contract assignment in Southwestern Ontario. This position will require you to work 12 hour shifts, 7 days per week when assigned to a project.

***Please note this is a temporary contract position, so it may not be suitable to someone currently working full time***

You will earn:

• $28 per hour before overtime ($5,824 bi-weekly pre tax)
• Paid Travel (up to 4 hours)
• On-site lodging (required)
• All meals provided
• Contract Duration: 1 - 120 days

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Operate production equipment
• Familiarity and ability to measure and do weight conversions
• Perform material mix manually as well as using valves, hoses, attachments pumps and filters.
• Monitor flow meters, dials and gauges
• Operate and dispense materials using production system
• Wash containers/vessels when needed
• Documentation and labelling duties.
• Ability to operate a forklift and other related material handling machinery
• Ability to multi-task and perform in a variety of manufacturing facets
• Ensure safe operation of machinery ensuring it is in good working condition and works in accordance to company regulations.
• General plant and equipment cleaning.
• Assist in troubleshooting positional issues related to reliability
• Perform other related duties consistent with the nature of the job

Required Education, Skills and Qualifications:

• Minimum Grade 12 or equivalent
• Valid Forklift license
• Minimum 1 year experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment
• Basic Mechanical understanding
• Ability to work under pressure and make quick decisions
• Attention to detail & strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work on your feet for extended periods of time
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal, technical and communication skills
• Fluent command of the English language (both written and verbal)
• Availability for 12-hour shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime
• Dayshift Availability (7 a.m.- 7 p.m.) or Nightshift Availability (7 p.m.- 7 a.m.)

AFIMAC is a global risk management and elite security company. For more than 40 years, AFIMAC has helped image-conscious companies and organizations across the globe to plan and execute services that mitigate and eliminate risk. AFIMAC prides itself in the long-term partnerships it establishes with clients to protect people and property in times of crisis and in regular business operations.

Pay: $28.00 / hour

Job Type: fulltime

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Education: High school degree

Work location: On-site