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
Shipping Operator
Location: IKO Glass Fiber Inc. Chester SC Department: Shipping Type: Full Time (FT/PT/Cont)
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!
WHATS IN IT FOR YOU
Competitive salary
Competitive health and benefit plan
Competitive matched retirement savings program
The opportunity to join a continuously growing organization with focus on Diversity and Inclusion
The opportunity to work with an industry leader in manufacturing
WHEN YOU JOIN US YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL BE TO;
Exceptional attendance including working every day on time as scheduled.
Strong desire to work safely and help others also work safely. Take primary responsibility for their own safety. Follows all policies and procedures. Understands safety is a condition of employment.
Monitors and maintains proper batch storage delivery weighing and mixing.
Works with QC and raw material carriers to approve unloading of raw materials into silos.
Evaluates batch plant control systems data and makes appropriate adjustments to ensure process operates efficiently and remains in control.
Monitors and controls glass formation in furnace and forehearth to ensure optimum mixing melting and furnace throughput. Monitors and adjusts critical process variables including but not limited to natural gas firing electric boost power pressure temperature flow rates oxygen bubblers glass level batch line etc.
Inspects furnace and forehearths per required frequency and takes appropriate action when issues are found.
Assists in furnace changes upsets start-ups shutdowns repairs and rebuilds.
Guides and assists maintenance personnel in batch and furnace repairs. Performs minor repairs and process adjustments as necessary.
Maintains exceptional housekeeping and organization in all areas of responsibility including but not limited to batch house furnace level furnace sump level forehearth level and control room.
Other duties as .
OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE;
Prior furnace operations experience.
Three or more years of manufacturing experience.
Excellent communication skills verbal and written.
Ability to provide simple and accurate instructions.
Ability to work at times in a high temperature environment.
Frequent lifting or moving materials up to 10 lbs.
Required to work 12 hour rotating shift schedule including working days and nights and rotating frequently.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Regularly required to sit stand walk bend climb reach and grasp.
Ability to climb stairs ladders and work from heights.
WORK AUTHORIZATIONS AND TRAVEL;
SOME TRAVEL
I9 VERIFICATION REQUIRED
IKO Industries Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without consideration to race religion creed color national origin age gender sexual orientation marital status veteran status or Industries Ltd. encourages and welcomes applications from people with disabilities.
Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Benefits of Employment: IKO recognizes that its success is due to the strength of its employees. A primary goal of IKO is to promote individual employees sense of accomplishment and contribution so that employees enjoy their association with IKO. The Company invests in its employees so that they are the most knowledgeable in the industry and undertakes great efforts to nurture loyalty to and teamwork at IKO. We are pleased to offer competitive compensation health care a progressive and challenging workplace and a commitment to teamwork and integrity.
Diversity and Equal Opportunity Employment: IKO Industries Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without consideration to race religion creed color national origin age gender sexual orientation marital status veteran status or Industries Ltd. encourages and welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
IKO is a global leader in the manufacturing and supply of residential shingles, commercial roofing & water proofing products, insulation systems & accessories.