Job Description

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A TEMPORARY SUMMER JOB SUITED FOR STUDENTS WHO CAN WORK FROM APRIL TO AUGUST.

Essential Duties:

The position of Line Operator for the chemical department executes the production plan, as communicated by the Production Supervisor, in a safe and efficient manner, and produces a high-quality product.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in the execution of the chemical production plan in any of the areas listed below as defined and assigned by the Production Supervisor - Chemical
• Operating the Equipment in Sweeping Compound:

o Following established compounding formulas

o Shoveling sand and mixing it with other compounds in the mixing chamber

o Filling, labeling, sealing, and palletizing 22kg, 100kg, and 135kg containers with finished sweeping compound for sales to our customers

• Operating Chemical Fill Lines
• Batching and mixing

o Loading empty bottles onto filling conveyor

o Operating the filling unit by selecting the appropriate fill formula

o Adjusting fill machine for different container sizes

o Connecting Chemical hoses to the filling machine as necessary to select and fill the appropriate chemical

o Monitor the fill machine and take the appropriate action when necessary

o Monitor the labeling machine to ensure proper adhesion of chemical labels

o Load labels as needed

o Monitor and set up the date coding device when necessary

o Package chemical products into erected boxes and ensure the proper labeling and sealing of the box

o Palletize finished goods for warehouse storage as required

o Preparing the fill lines for operation by rinsing, cleaning, adjusting, and performing all necessary set-up work required to fill chemicals

o Fill out any necessary paperwork to record work performed

• Quality

o Monitor the product fill quantities and weights versus established standards and communicate any deviations the Production Supervisor - Chemical, or the Technical Director - Chemical

o Make any necessary quality adjustments as requested by the Production Supervisor or the Technical Director

• Housekeeping

o Maintain a safe and clean working environment

o Collect and take out production related garbage when needed or as requested

o Participate in inventory counts, general workplace cleanliness & organization activities as assigned

• Safety

o Committed to safe behavior and practices while on company premises or engaged in company related work

o Participate in safety related activities (investigations, training, committees, etc.) when requested to do so or as a volunteer

• Any other functions as assigned by your supervisor or a member of Management which at times may mean working in different departments or divisions of Dustbane as needed this includes the Shipping and Receiving department.

Other duties:
Pick customer orders and prepare for shipping

Transfer materials/finished goods between divisions

Restocking picking bins

Loading and unloading of transport carriers

Physical Requirements:

This position requires prolonged standing and walking

Must be able to lift 50lbs repeatedly throughout the day

Additional Info:

- Anyone with experience in batching, and compounding a major asset.

- Forklift experience an asset

HOURS OF WORK: MONDAY TO FRIDAY 7AM - 3:30PM.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract, Seasonal

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Gloucester, ON K1G 6Y1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2025-04-20