Production Operator
- Brantford, ON, Canada
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- Posting language
- English
Original job description
You're Looking. We're Hiring. Join Our Team.
At GreenMantra Technologies, we’re transforming the future - and the way the world sees plastic waste. This isn’t just a job - it’s a chance to be part of something bigger. You’ll join a team that’s passionate about innovation, sustainability, and creating real environmental impact.
You’ll have the opportunity to:
· Work with purpose in a fast-growing cleantech company
· Contribute to meaningful solutions for global environmental challenges
· Collaborate with passionate, forward-thinking people
· Help shape a cleaner, smarter future
Together, we can go farther, be better, and do good.
What Does It Mean to Join Our Team?
When you join us, you’re becoming part of a company that puts people first - our team, our communities, and the environment we all share. Here’s what you can expect:
· People & Safety-First Culture: We’re driven by purpose and passion, with a deep commitment to our team’s well-being and growth.
· Comprehensive Benefits: Employer-paid medical, dental, vision (including safety glasses), life insurance, and a health care spending account.
· Competitive Compensation: Strong wages and an RRSP program to support your financial future.
· Ongoing Development: Access to programs and resources that support continuous learning and career growth.
· More Than Vacation: Personal time off policies that go beyond standard vacation days - because we believe in balance.
Position Summary:
The Production Operator is responsible for overseeing and operating equipment in a manufacturing environment to ensure that production processes run smoothly, efficiently, and safely. This involves tasks like setting up machines, monitoring operations, troubleshooting issues, maintaining equipment, and adhering to quality standards and keeping high safety and operational standards.
Responsibilities:
Under the guidance of the Shift Supervisor, the Production Operator will:
· Minimum of two years of manufacturing experience or equivalent is REQUIRED
· Technical / mechanical aptitude and the ability to use hand tools is REQUIRED
· Demonstrate and excel in GreenMantra Technologies Values (Safety, Community, Open-Minded, Resourceful, Excellence).
· Follow workplace operating and environmental and health and safety procedures and guidelines.
· Follow directions consistently and accurately. Cooperate with peers and management in a respectful manner. Maintain a good attendance record.
· Follow safety protocols, use protective gear, and ensure a safe working environment.
· Weigh and dispense raw materials. Ensure proper mixing, blending, and transporting of in-process products per Batch Sheet instructions.
· Observe machine operations to detect malfunctions, ensuring that products meet quality standards.
· Clean processing equipment and tools.
· Transport raw materials, finished product and equipment throughout plant manually or using powered equipment.
· Identify and resolve operational issues, perform basic repairs, and conduct regular maintenance.
· Record production data, such as quantities produced, machine performance, and any issues encountered.
· Participate in daily maintenance and shutdown maintenance activities, such as changing filters on equipment, sort, pack and crate materials, etc.
· Review products for quality and conformance standards and report issues to supervisor.
· Operate forklift safely upon successful completion of training.
· Other related duties as assigned.
What we’re looking for:
· Minimum of two years of manufacturing experience or equivalent is REQUIRED
· Technical / mechanical aptitude and the ability to use hand tools is REQUIRED
· Post-secondary is an asset
· Ability to work in a position requiring:
o Continuous standing and walking
o Lifting up to 55 lbs
o Squatting, bending, stooping, grasping, pushing, pulling and lifting
o Able to tolerate an environment with exposure to heat, cold, noise, dust, and work around moving equipment.
· A positive attitude, along with ambition, organization, and service spirit.
· Highly motivated, conscientious, self-managed team player, with experience working in a production team environment.
· Safety conscience and professional.
Continental Shift Schedule:
· 12.25 hours continental shifts
· Schedule rotates after every two (2) weeks (week 1 @ 2 days & week 2 @ 5 days)
· Overtime Pay & night and weekend premiums
Join us at GreenMantra as we strive to create a workplace that values diversity, innovation, and continuous improvement. We welcome individuals who are passionate about making a difference. Apply now and be part of our dynamic team dedicated to driving positive change.
GreenMantra is an equal opportunity employer. We comply with all applicable accessibility laws and provide accommodations during the recruitment process. Candidates requiring accommodations are encouraged to contact the People & Culture team.
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Production Operator at GreenMantra Technologies will run plant equipment, weigh and mix materials, check product quality, clean equipment, and keep records of production. The role also includes routine maintenance, repairs, and moving materials around the plant.
Requirements
Candidates need at least two years of manufacturing experience or equivalent, plus mechanical aptitude and hand tool skills. Post-secondary education is an asset, and the job requires standing, lifting up to 55 lbs, and working around heat, noise, dust and moving machinery.
Skills
- Forklift operation
- Hand tools
- Mechanical aptitude
- Equipment setup
- Batch sheet execution
- Raw material weighing and dispensing
- Mixing and blending
- Basic equipment repair
- Preventive maintenance
- Filter changes
- Quality inspection
- Production data recording
- Troubleshooting
- Material handling
- Machine monitoring
- Safety protocols
- Teamwork
- Packing and crating
Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Health care spending account
- RRSP program
- Personal time off
- Overtime pay and shift premiums
Categories
- Manufacturing
- Energy
- Environmental & Sustainability
Keywords
- production operator
- manufacturing
- plant operator
- chemical processing
- batch production
- forklift
- mechanical aptitude
- hand tools
- preventive maintenance
- quality control
- shift work
- continental shift
- plastics recycling
- cleantech
- manufacturing equipment
- production records
- safety procedures
- WHMIS
Seniority
Mid level
Perks
- Generous paid time off
- Retirement plan
Tools
- Forklift
- Hand tools
- Production equipment
Languages
- English