Plastic Machine Operator

Job title: Plastic Machine Operator
Location: Concord
Shift: Rotating Continentals, 8AM-8PM, rotates biweekly
Wage: $25 an hour
Type: Permanent full-time

Are you an experienced manufacturing professional ready to elevate your career with a global leader in talent solutions? Randstad is currently seeking a skilled and motivated Lead Machine Operator for a premier permanent opportunity in the plastic manufacturing sector. Located at a state-of-the-art facility in Concord, this full-time role is ideal for dedicated individuals looking for career growth, work stability, and an environment that rewards excellence. If you have a strong background in the plastic extrusion and blown film industry, this is your chance to step into a key leadership role with a company that is consistently growing on an international scale.

As a Plastic Machine Operator in our manufacturing & logistics division, you will play a crucial role in overseeing the production floor, optimizing machine performance, and ensuring that safety and quality standards are meticulously maintained. This position operates on a 12-hour continental rotating shift (8:00 AM - 8:00 PM / 8:00 PM - 8:00 AM, rotating every two weeks), offering incredible work-life balance through predictable scheduling alongside ample opportunities for extra working hours. Candidates must possess a sharp attention to detail, a proactive "go-getter" personality, and strong computer skills to navigate modern production software.

Our recruiters are experts in their fields and work closely with top-tier employers to match exceptional talent with rewarding careers. For this permanent role, we are looking for a reliable professional who can commit to a full-time ongoing schedule; please note that student applications cannot be considered due to the ongoing operational hours required. International experience is highly welcomed, provided you have a proven track record within a specialized plastic manufacturing environment.

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Advantages
• Competitive starting salary of $25.00 per hour,
• Full-time, permanent career opportunity with a rapidly growing international organization.
• Comprehensive company health and dental benefits package provided immediately following the probationary period.
• Group RRSP matching program and wellness incentives to support your long-term financial and physical health.
• Dedicated leadership training and clear pathways for career growth that can lead to structured salary increases.
• Opportunity for extra working hours to significantly boost your earning potential.
• Clean, organized, safe, and highly collaborative company culture with regular team incentives.

Responsibilities
• Review new production orders and report immediately any issues that will impede production or quality.
• Assign duties to employees on the production floor in line with their individual capabilities.
• Ensure all team members have the necessary training, safety equipment, parts, and materials to perform their duties efficiently.
• Keep the Production Supervisor fully up to date with all changes, updates, and work in progress.
• Fill, check, complete, and close all finished batches according to the production schedule and open new ones as needed.
• Review the production schedule for the following shift, set up the lines, and prepare necessary supplies accordingly.
• Monitor raw material requirements for the active shift and report shortfalls to the appropriate individual immediately.
• Conduct periodic quality checks of work in progress to ensure tasks are completed on time and in accordance with strict quality requirements.

Qualifications
• Minimum of 3+ years of direct, hands-on experience in the plastic extrusion or blown film manufacturing industry (this background is strictly required).
• Ability to commit to a 12-hour continental rotating shift structure (8:00 AM - 8:00 PM and 8:00 PM - 8:00 AM, rotating bi-weekly).
• Physical capability to work in a fast-paced environment, involving a combination of sitting, standing, and walking for extended periods.
• Ability to comfortably handle heavy loads, perform physically demanding tasks, and frequently climb mezzanine stairs.
• Permanent legal authorization to work full-time in Canada; students cannot be considered due to the required ongoing schedule commitment.
• High reliability and readiness for an immediate start in a dynamic manufacturing & logistics environment.

Summary
At Randstad, we are dedicated to connecting talented professionals with outstanding employers who value your dedication and skill set. If you are ready to take the next step as a Lead Machine Operator in Concord and join a thriving team, our manufacturing & logistics expert recruiters want to hear from you today.

If this particular role doesn't align with your current goals, reach out to us anyway to explore other exciting opportunities that fit your unique skills.

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.