Job Description

ABOUT US:

Have you heard of us? Have you seen our brand anywhere? No, and we like it that way. Unless we are required to, we do not splash our logo all over our products. We work behind the scenes to supply our network of service providers and OEMS with products and solutions that protect lives and property. If you have bought a Garrison or FOX40 brand fire extinguisher from Canadian Tire, our chemical is in it. When you see all the extinguishers at airports, homes, gas stations, malls, condos, office towers, vehicles, there is a good chance that in the life of that extinguisher, our dry chemical powder is inside. We have been manufacturing dry chemical powder in Canada since 1984. We have just finished building the most state-of-the-art fire extinguisher dry powder manufacturing facility in the world. This facility allows us to grow with our customers demand and maintain our competitiveness in the global market. We are in a great position as we have more demand than we can supply with our current staff. Our culture reflects our family business heritage.

Family is important. We respect and are flexible to the needs of our staff, many of whom have been with us for over 20 years. We have helped bring family to Canada. For those staff laid off during COVID, we paid out bonuses and implemented a top up program to minimize the impact. Everyone was recalled and came back. We view our customers and vendors as partners with hundreds of relationships that go back over 40 years. All relationships have their bumps, and we have many stories of helping customers with payment terms or paying vendors early to help with cash flow. We are personal with our customers. When you call you get a person and not a machine. Jason has his personal cell phone listed on everything and encourages people to call or text any time. Hopefully you will find that this job posting shows some personality too. For many of our customers we are their largest or key supplier. We never, ever want anyone to feel like we take advantage of that position. Any negative feedback is immediately shared with the team and the customer contacted to acknowledge the concern and the outcome. From people to systems and process design, we are focused on delivering Wow. We play the long game where decisions are made to maximize the customer experience and not the transaction. If you like stability, we have it in spades. This mindset has meant we have been profitable every year since 1956 while operating with no debt.

JOB OVERVIEW

As a Mill Operator, you will work in a new, state of the art chemical production facility manufacturing dry chemical powder used in fire extinguishers. While the facility is modern, it is still evolving. As we continue to refine processes and equipment, there will be times when conditions are dusty, particularly during equipment breakdowns or maintenance. This role requires comfort working in an active production environment and a strong commitment to safety, cleanliness, and continuous improvement.

The Role

This position is well suited for someone with hands-on production experience who has managed a manufacturing process end to end, from raw material intake through to finished product. You will primarily work independently while remaining part of a collaborative team, handing off production at shift changes and supporting others as needed to keep operations running smoothly. This is a physical role, certain additives must be manually introduced into the process, and raw materials arrive in one metric tonne bulk bags sourced globally. Materials are moved using a forklift and processed through a crusher, though some manual intervention may still be required to ensure proper material flow.

Role and Responsibilities

Strictly follow standard operating procedures, recognizing that deviations can result in safety risks, lost production time, or unusable product

Safely operate forklifts to load raw materials into the system and remove finished product from production areas

Ensure all raw materials are discharged within defined recipe tolerances and quality standards

Monitor and record in process production data for each batch, including run times, system settings, equipment output, and test results

Manage the production process to consistently meet productivity targets with zero off batches or downtime caused by operator error

Conduct required laboratory testing and accurately document batch results

Perform scheduled preventative maintenance as well as ad hoc equipment maintenance as required

Complete product changeovers, including mill blowdowns, filter replacements, and system cleanouts

Maintain daily housekeeping standards to ensure a clean, safe, and organized work environment

Demonstrate sound judgment by proactively communicating with team membersor management before making decisions when uncertain

Production Responsibilities

Production follows a batch process. You will manage material movement through multiple processing stages using a computer touchscreen interface, conduct basic lab testing, complete production documentation, and operate a forklift to unload raw materials and offload finished product. You will manage multiple batches simultaneously, often at different stages of production. Each stage has specific sequencing, timing, and quality requirements. and preventing costly errors.

Maintenance and Safety

Throughout the shift, you are also responsible for housekeeping activities such as disposing of packaging, sweeping, and vacuuming to maintain a clean and safe workspace. You will be responsible for routine daily, monthly, quarterly, and as needed maintenance tasks, including filter changes, seal replacements, and motor lubrication. The chemical product manufactured is not harmful; however, appropriate personal protective equipment is required and provided. All work is performed in accordance with safety procedures and SDS guidelines.

Qualification and Experience

1-3 years of experience in production or mill operations. Experience in dry chemical powder production environment will be an asset.

Proven track record of meeting accuracy, safety, and productivity targets

Valid counterbalance forklift license

Working Conditions

Ability to lift upto 60 lbs

Must know how to drive a Forklift and wheel loaders

Ability to comfortably stand, move, bend, lift, reach

Attributes for Success

Success in this role comes down to three key attributes:

the ability to multitask effectively, working with urgency without rushing, and maintaining curiosity

. You must move with purpose of keeping up with production and cleaning requirements, while avoiding shortcuts that can lead to mistakes such as incorrect batching, product spills, or equipment damage. When issues arise, the work can become physically demanding and time intensive, and a positive, solutions focused attitude makes a meaningful difference for the team. Strong organization, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize are essential to maintaining productivity

How we ensure you are set up for success: Schedule and Training

We provide you with paid in-depth training. Training is approximately two to three months and will take place Monday to Friday from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm. Upon successful completion of training, you will be assigned to either a morning shift from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm or an afternoon shift from 12:30 pm to 9:00 pm, Monday to Friday.

We value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing reasonable employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require accommodation to apply or if selected for an interview, please contact Human Resources. Your application and any related materials you provide may be processed, stored, reviewed or otherwise used by systems in our recruitment selection process that may interact with AI tools. This includes any AI integrated functions that may be utilized by the job board through which you applied to our position.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00-$24.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental care Extended health care On-site parking Paid time off
Work Location: In person