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At Walker, your contribution matters. Become part of a team you can count on and where your health and safety are our priority. Our team of more than 1200 people work in environmental waste management and recovery, renewable energy, paving and construction, aggregates, and emulsions chemistries. We are a fifth-generation, family-owned company founded in 1887, operating from our base in the Niagara Region with facilities across Canada and the United States. We care about the environment, each other, and our neighbours, and give back to our communities. Join us on our journey to build a sustainable future, together.\n\nAbout the Job\n\nYou may be a good fit as an Operator if you are organized, have situational awareness, and take special care to do a good job. You have the capacity to follow directives and fulfill requests while proactively anticipating actions to meet needs. Your primary goal will be performing a variety of plant operations and quality control duties to assist in the effective and efficient operations of the plant while maintaining a focus on safety.\n\nWe are looking for an Operator at our Walker Emulsions Inc. Division Production Facility at our location in Portland. The salary range is between $22 - $27/hour based on qualifications and experience.
Job Responsibility:
Operating process equipment including pumps, tanks, homogenizers, mixers, PLCs, and control panels to prepare batches of emulsions and/or other formulated products
Using specialized software, prints batch sheets, prepares batches according to set formulations
Collecting product samples in accordance with quality control procedures
Recording all process data in accordance with the requirements according to specifications and quality assurance/quality control processes
Operating equipment such as forklifts, plant loaders, and trucks
Adhering to preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs and guidelines for all plant equipment
Loading and offloading trucks containing raw materials, ranging from raw wax and other bulk liquids to totes, drums, and pails
Requirements:
Proven experience in mechanical systems and/or equipment maintenance
2-3 years of experience in industrial manufacturing
Minimum of high school graduation or equivalent
Ability to troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventive maintenance on machinery
Strong understanding of mechanical components, tools, and safety procedures
Experience with routine inspections and minimizing equipment downtime is an asset
Flexibility to change work schedule or work additional hours as needed to meet customer demands and production schedule
Knowledge of WHMIS practices
Nice to have:
Experience with routine inspections and minimizing equipment downtime is an asset
What we offer:
Become part of a team you can count on
A comprehensive total rewards package and benefits to support your wellbeing
Leaders who support your growth and success
A workplace that provides the best health & safety practices in industry
Two paid volunteer days annually and opportunities to become involved in events