IKO North America is hiring: Production Operator in Hagerstown

Base pay range

$25.06/hr - $26.87/hr

IKO Industries Ltd. is a market leader in the manufacturing of roofing and building materials. IKO is a Canadian owned and operated business with production facilities worldwide and has many years of unparalleled success in the roofing materials industry. Quality, integrity, and trustworthiness are the values that underlie this success, and we have built this company by hiring people who hold these values. People like you!

Job Description

Role: Production Operator

Job Summary: We are currently seeking Production Operators to join our team of skilled professionals at our Hagerstown plant. Our production lines feature side-by-side assembly for two unique commercial roofing products (TPO and ISO) manufactured with state-of-the-art equipment in a clean, safe, bright facility. Great team environment with growth potential for the right person. Reporting to the Production Supervisor, the successful candidate will be responsible for running the production line, operating machinery, feeding raw materials, resolving line stoppages, clearing jams, verifying finished products against quality specifications, and preparing products for shipment.

Compensation: $25.06/hr and moves to $26.87/hr after training

Benefits

• Health Insurance (includes teledoc, virtual health, FSA, HCSA & other benefits)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Health Spending Account
• Employee Support and Mental Wellness
• Short term disability
• 401k Match
• Paid vacation
• Floating days
• Employee Assistance Program

Job Responsibilities

• Operating manufacturing equipment in accordance with standard work instructions
• Adhering to safety policies, programs, and procedures
• Inspecting raw materials and finished products per quality specifications
• Conducting quality checks at regular intervals
• Working closely with the production team to meet goals/objectives
• Operating counterbalance, propane-powered forklift
• Entering waste, downtime data into the system
• Additional duties as assigned by Supervisory staff

Qualifications

• Required: Availability to work a 10- or 12-hour rotating shift (days/nights), including some future weekends
• Preferred: Minimum 2 years’ experience in heavy-industrial manufacturing or construction
• Preferred: Minimum 1 year of proven forklift operating experience
• Comfortable with working in a dusty environment
• Manual dexterity and attention to detail
• Fluent in verbal and written English
• Ability to follow direction and specific instructions
• Good communication skills
• Ability to safely perform heavy lifting up to 50 pounds on a routine basis
• Comfortable standing for extended periods of time
• Must be able to work at heights and in confined spaces
• Must be able to walk and/or stand 90% of the shift

Diversity and Equal Opportunity Employment

IKO Industries Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Wholesale Building Materials

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at IKO North America. Get notified about new Production Operator jobs in Hagerstown, MD.