Material Handler - Mississauga, ON

IPEX is one of the North American leading providers of advanced plastic piping systems. Our mission is to shape a better tomorrow by connecting people with water and energy.

Would you like to ply your trade in a state-of-the-art production facility? If so, we currently have an exciting opportunity for a Material Handler! This role will be based out of our extrusion plant facility located in Mississauga, ON.

Do not miss the opportunity to join an engaging team of people-centric professionals, leaders, problem solvers, entrepreneurs in spirit and status quo-fighters!

Job Summary
We are seeking a Material Handler to focus on measuring, inspecting and packaging finished product for distribution. This position reports to the Production Manager and serves as a training position for the Extrusion Operator Trainee, and Blender Trainee roles. All functions performed by these positions will become part of this job as the incumbent acquires the adequate knowledge and experience. On-the-job training is provided, so experience is not vital!

Address: 2441 Royal Windsor Drive, Mississauga, ON L5J 4C7 (View on google maps)

Work Schedule: 12-hour rotational continental shift schedule (Days: 8am - 8pm, Nights: 8pm - 8am)

Salary: $24.38/hour + night shift premium (where applicable)

Responsibilities

• Operate mobile material handling equipment used for the packaging of finished product into crates or bundles

• Identify all processing problems on all equipment and report them to the Shift Supervisor responsible.

• Measure and record dimensional and physical properties of the product at predetermined periods of time

• Ensure all material storage areas, scrap storage areas and pipe storage areas are maintained in an orderly and clean manner.

• Assist in the movement and setting up of equipment into or out of the production areas.

• Assist in the Startup of a production line and manufacture product to the required external and internal specifications.

• Building and packing pipe crates.

• Perform a variety of other tasks as assigned

Requirements

• Completion of high school diploma or practical equivalent.

• Experience in a manufacturing environment is an asset

• Experience with plastic extrusion is a strong asset

• Knowledge of Health and Safety practices is necessary.

• Good communication skills both written and verbal.

• Must be flexible to work a bi-weekly rotating day and night shift schedule

Benefits

• Fully subsidized comprehensive benefits package (Health, Dental, Vision, etc.)

• Company matching RRSP Plan

• Annual plant performance bonus

• Wage premium for night shift hours

• Paid training, skills upgrade and advancement opportunities

• Annual safety shoe allowance

• Uniforms (with cleaning service) and PPE provided

Working Conditions

Incumbent spends almost 100% of their time in the plant environment requiring varying degrees of considerable physical labour, lifting, pulling, and pushing heavy objects (50-75 lbs.), standing and walking covers majority of the work. Personal safety is affected by exposure to heat, dust, noise levels and the use of equipment such as sharp blades. Moderate amount of sensory attention is required. Limited control of work pace and unexpected workflow brings considerable stresses to this position. The incumbent understands, respects, and adheres to the workplace Health and Safety rules and Safe Work Practices.

IPEX is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and, upon request, will work with qualified job applicants to provide suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability. Accommodation requests are available to candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process for IPEX jobs. To request an accommodation, please contact HR at [email protected]