Machine Operator (Manufacturing & Recycling)

• Responsible for working Safely and following all applicable Work Safe BC regulations & complying with company policies.
• Carries out operations on Recycling machines and production equipment.
• Is able to be on call to preform repairs as required, or provide guidance over the phone.
• Reports major incidents (that causes a serious machine downtime or when extra help is required) to Facility Manager.
• Works jointly with the Team Leads and Supervisors and other company staff on operating and troubleshooting problems with production equipment.
• Maintains a wide variety of power tools in good/safe working condition including annual/monthly safety inspections as required by Work Safe BC Regulation.
• Performs other duties or undertake projects as assigned by the Facility Manager.
• Reports observations of any deviation to the process/procedure or a defect or non-conformance to the product which may result in a situation requiring safety assessment and placing the product on hold or scrapping the product to the management immediately.

• Minimum 2 years Operators experience.
• Previous experience in a PPE manufacturing or plastics recycling environment a major asset.
• Plastics recycling industry experience is HIGHLY DESIRABLE!
• Exposure to equipment parts and maintenance processes is an asset.
• Exposure to Inventory Control systems/procedures.
• Work in a safe manner and follows all health & safety policies and procedures.
• Possesses a solid work ethic and demonstrates a professional, positive attitude.
• Willingness to work in a continuous improvement atmosphere.
• Accurate and highly analytical when handling data.
• Willing to work in a fast-paced environment.

• $23.00 to $26.00 CAD per hour.
• Health & Dental benefits eligible after probation period.
• 2 weeks paid vacation.
• Tuition Assistance Program.
• RRSP matching program.
• Multiple company events throughout the year.

Vitacore Industries Inc. manufactures personal protective equipment for Canadian frontline workers, available on demand. Our facility houses state-of-the-art equipment to produce millions of respirators every month. Vitacore is committed to serving Canadians. All of our current and future PPE is made using a Canadian supply chain and quality Canadian materials.Our main customers are in the Health Care Industry supporting our long-term growth and sustainability.