machine operator - textile fibre, yarn, hide and pelt processing

Overview

Languages

French

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Noisy
• Hot
• Wet/damp

Work setting

• Textile manufacturer

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Load and off-load machines
• Notify supervisor or mechanic of equipment malfunctions
• Set up, maintain and make minor repairs to machinery
• Push carts, trucks or cans of fibres from one work area to another
• Clean machines and immediate work areas
• Investigate machine stoppages
• Assist machine operators and other textile workers as required
• Examine products for defects to ensure adherence to quality standards
• Mix dyes or chemicals according to established formulae
• Operate a variety of machines to bleach, dye, coat or finish fabric, thread, yarn or other textile products
• Make adjustments to process variables

Experience and specialization

Manufacturing sector experience

• Industrial and inorganic chemicals

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Reference required

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Fast-paced environment

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Punctuality

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Night shift premium
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Other benefits
• Travel insurance

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Does not require Canadian work experience

Support for youths

• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth

Supports for visible minorities

• Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)

Employment groups - Help

Membership in a group is not a job requirement. All interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

This employer is committed to providing all job applicants with equal employment opportunities, and promoting inclusion. If you self-identify as a member of any employment group, you are encouraged to indicate it in your application.

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