The Afternoon Shift Production Die Cutter Machine Operator supports Kwik Lok's production activities by safely operating die cutter machines to manufacture Kwik Lok closures. This hourly, non-exempt role reports to the Production Manager and emphasizes quality, safety, integrity, and continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment.
What You'll Do
- Safely operate Die Cutter machine as assigned. Run orders as assigned by production management in the proper sequence.
- Ensure the quality of the product through constant monitoring, including observation regarding color of material, thickness, Lok series, opening size, reel size and tightness of the reel.
- Monitor product and packaging materials to ensure cleanliness of finished product and food safety for our customers.
- Stock and clean assigned area daily to ensure the efficient operation by following operators and the integrity/safety of our finished product.
- Follow all company established food safety and quality guidelines and procedures.
- Maintain traceability by tracking roll lot numbers used in production of finished product. This information must be tracked for every order and written legibly on the job card.
- Monitor the production area to ensure all personnel in the area are authorized to be there, report anything suspicious or anyone without a badge. Immediately ask anyone without a proper badge if they are supposed to be in there or if they have signed in.
- Additional functions as assigned and needed for the good of the organization.
What We're Looking For
- Education requirements: Grade 12 or equivalent
- Production experience.
- Must be legally authorized to work in Canada without sponsorship
Benefits & Compensation
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, and Life Insurance plans (after probation period)
- Contribution to RRSP program by the company (after probationary period)
Compensation: start wage $21.37/hour
Work Mode
Location: 176 Sheldon Drive, Cambridge, Ontario N1R 7K1Schedule: Full time, Afternoons after training period - Monday - Thursday 3:30pm to 2:00am.
Team & Environment
Reports to the Production Manager. Kwik Lok fosters an inclusive, innovative culture where employees are encouraged to grow, contribute ideas, and engage in meaningful work that supports sustainability and community impact. We value diversity, work-life balance, and continuous improvement.
Kwik Lok is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We strongly encourage people from underrepresented groups to apply. We value a diverse workforce and provide equal opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, or status as a veteran. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job or participate in the application and interview process.
