Machine Operator
- Winnipeg, MB, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Apply by
- Experience
- 1-3 years’ experience in a machine operating and cutting role;
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Backed by a fifth-generation family-owned company, Spicers is a leading distributor of commercial print and business papers, specialty products, graphic solutions, sign & display equipment and materials, and packaging and facility supplies and equipment.
We’re based in Vaughan, Ontario, with 13 regional locations that include custom manufacturing facilities in Edmonton, Toronto and Winnipeg, as well as cash and carry locations, product showrooms and equipment demo sites.
We are currently looking for a full-time Machine Operator located in Winnipeg, Manitoba reporting to the Converting Supervisor. The Machine Operator is responsible for operating the accurate conversion of stock sizes to customer requirements in an efficient and timely manner.
Key Responsibilities
We’re based in Vaughan, Ontario, with 13 regional locations that include custom manufacturing facilities in Edmonton, Toronto and Winnipeg, as well as cash and carry locations, product showrooms and equipment demo sites.
We are currently looking for a full-time Machine Operator located in Winnipeg, Manitoba reporting to the Converting Supervisor. The Machine Operator is responsible for operating the accurate conversion of stock sizes to customer requirements in an efficient and timely manner.
Key Responsibilities
- Under the supervision of the Converting Supervisor, the duties and responsibilities of the Machine Operator include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Prioritize orders to be cut or sheeted to meet customer delivery requirements;
- Several converting machines for training
- Guillotine
- Strachan Roll Paper Sheeter with three roll backstand
- SHM Roll Paper Sheeter with three roll backstand
- Coordinate sample requests and retain information related to customer skid specifications;
- Accurately convert stock;
- Ensure and verify that stock is correct and of the desired quantity;
- Operate cutter/sheeters safely;
- Inform Order Desk and Supervisor/Manager when volume is critical and deadlines may not be met;
- Ensure an accurate log sheet is maintained of all cutting and sheeting orders for Shipping;
- Ensure all packages are properly shrink filmed, boxed, labelled, and addressed properly;
- Perform maintenance of equipment;
- Remove and change knives in a safe and efficient manner;
- Ensure product is dust free and correctly packaged;
- Other duties as assigned.
- Completion of a secondary school diploma or equivalent;
- 1-3 years’ experience in a machine operating and cutting role;
- Experience in shrink wrapping operation;
- Strong communication skills (both oral and written);
- Valid forklift and WHMIS certification;
- Warehouse experience;
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment;
- Self-directed with the ability to work well with minimal supervision;
- Punctual, dependable, and reliable;
- Basic knowledge of paper products; and
- Computer literate.
- Ability to lift up to 50lbs;
- Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and to operate equipment in a safe manner; and
- Work may require occasional weekend and/or evening work and periodic flexible shift changes (i.e. vacation coverage, etc.).
More about this job
Responsibilities
Operate converting machines to cut and sheet paper stock accurately and efficiently according to customer requirements and delivery deadlines. Verify stock and quantities, maintain order logs, package and label products, perform equipment maintenance, and operate machinery safely.
Requirements
Requires a secondary school diploma or equivalent, 1–3 years of machine operating and cutting experience, shrink-wrapping experience, warehouse experience, and valid forklift and WHMIS certifications. Candidates should have strong communication and computer skills, basic paper-product knowledge, and be dependable, self-directed, and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
Skills
- Machine Operation
- Paper Cutting and Sheeting
- Order Prioritization
- Stock Verification
- Safe Equipment Operation
- Shrink Wrapping
- Equipment Maintenance
- Knife Removal and Replacement
- Packaging and Labelling
- Forklift Operation
- WHMIS
- Warehouse Operations
- Communication
- Computer Literacy
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
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Categories
- Manufacturing
- Trades
- Logistics
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Machine Operator
- Paper Converting
- Guillotine
- Strachan Roll Paper Sheeter
- SHM Roll Paper Sheeter
- Three-Roll Backstand
- Paper Cutting
- Paper Sheeting
- Stock Sizes
- Order Prioritization
- Customer Delivery Requirements
- Sample Requests
- Skid Specifications
- Stock Verification
- Shrink Wrapping
- Forklift Certification
- WHMIS Certification
- Warehouse Experience
- Equipment Maintenance
- Knife Replacement
- Product Packaging
- Shipping Logs
- Paper Products
- Workplace Safety