Are you looking to take the next step in your career? Want meaningful employment to grow your skills? Looking for a company focused on employee experience and training? Look no further! Evolve is hiring Lead Operators.
Evolve Recycling is looking for full-time permanent Lead Operators to work in our tire recycling facility in Brantford, ON. Evolve Recycling is Canada's leader in tire recycling turning used tires into usable products such as multi-purpose matting, artificial sports surfaces and other innovative products.
The type of employees that North West Rubber group of companies looks for and cultivates are ones who can exemplify our core values of "RESPECT FOR ALL", "OWN IT", "RESULTS FOCUSED" If this sounds like a fit for you we would love to hear from you.
We have 2 shifts available:
Continental Night Shift: 7pm-7am (Straight nights)
Continental Night Shift: 7am-7pm (Straight days)
Wage: $26/hr (plus shift premiums where applicable)
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Start-up and shutdown of machines
- Complete pre-start checklists and daily production reports
- Assist with scheduled maintenance (bi-weekly)
- Identify problem areas, recommend, coordinate, troubleshoot, and implement solutions
- Help to establish clear expectations of teams and set an example
- Follow and aid in enforcing the safety rules and guidelines
- Monitor belts to ensure no jams, stoppages, overall performance of machine
- Monitor metal detectors and look for contaminants in material (metal, wood, debris, etc.)
- Troubleshoot equipment issues and make adjustments as required
- Maintain a clean and safe working environment
- Assist other operators when required
- Able to accurately identify areas of the machines, perform small repairs
- To be a part of the performance review processes
- To be a part of the coaching processes
- Maintain professional confidentiality
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
- Minimum of 3 years in an Industrial Manufacturing environment
- Strong team building and team leadership with experience in a leadership role
- Proven experience in continuous improvement initiatives
- Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent hand-eye coordination and attention to detail
- Must be mechanically inclined with good problem-solving skills
- Excellent attendance & punctuality
- Fast learner who is able to follow instructions
- Able to stand for duration of shift and constantly lift up to 50lbs
- Previous experience as a machine operator in a production/manufacturing facility is an asset
- Strong computer skills specifically MS Word, Excel and Outlook
What we offer:
- Competitive wage
- Paid vacation & holidays
- Over time after 40 hours per week
- Comprehensive benefit package
- Safety boot reimbursement
- Company social events
- Birthday off with pay
Our organization will, upon request, provide accommodations for disabilities to support your participation in all aspects of our Recruitment Process.