Main Duties and Responsibilities

•   Verify the identification, availability and compliance of raw materials before use;
•   Read and follow formulations, technical data sheets, work instructions and batch preparation documents;
•   Measure, weigh and prepare raw materials according to established formulations and procedures;
•   Load and handle raw materials and products in accordance with safety procedures;
•   Operate, monitor and adjust industrial mixing and processing equipment;
•   Monitor instruments, gauges, sensors and control panels;
•   Monitor production parameters such as flow, speed, temperature, humidity and processing time;
•   Take samples and perform basic physical or quality control tests;
•   Accurately record production data, lot numbers, quantities used and test results;
•   Identify deviations or abnormalities and perform first-level troubleshooting;
•   Clean equipment and production areas according to established procedures;
•   Perform basic equipment checks and collaborate with the maintenance team when required;
•   Move, package and identify raw materials and finished products when required;
•   Operate a forklift when required and authorized;
•   Strictly follow health and safety procedures, environmental procedures and requirements applicable to the handling of hazardous materials;
•   Complete production documentation and maintain material and product traceability;
•   Collaborate with production, quality, warehouse and maintenance teams.

Requirements

•   Secondary school diploma or equivalent work experience;
•   1-2 years work experience in a chemical, industrial, manufacturing or production environment;
•   Experience working in an ISO 9001 environment;
•   Experience in chemical mixing, formulation or processing;
•   Experience operating industrial mixing, blending, processing or other production equipment;
•   Experience handling hazardous materials and complying with applicable health, safety and environmental procedures;
•   Knowledge of WHMIS (SIMDUT) and chemical manufacturing processes;
•   Ability to read and follow work instructions, technical data sheets, formulations, batch records and procedures;
•   Ability to accurately measure and weigh materials;
•   Ability to complete production reports and maintain accurate production documentation;
•   Ability to safely handle, move and store raw materials and finished products in accordance with established procedures;
•   Valid forklift operator certification and experience operating material handling equipment in a manufacturing or warehouse environment;
•   Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a production environment;
•   Ability to perform the physical duties required by the position.

Language Requirements:

• Proficiency in both languages is not required; the ability to communicate effectively in either French or English is acceptable.

Assets

•   Experience with sampling and basic quality control testing;
•   Experience with preventive maintenance or first-level troubleshooting of production equipment;
•   Experience working in a chemical manufacturing environment.

Working Conditions

•   Permanent, full-time position;
•   30 hours per week;
•   Work performed on-site in LaSalle, Quebec;
•   Industrial and production environment;
•   Personal protective equipment required depending on the tasks performed;
•   The position may require standing for extended periods and handling materials and products.

Benefits / Advantages

•   Easy access to public transportation;
•   Group health insurance plan with a 50/50 employer-employee premium contribution;
•   Paid vacation and statutory holidays in accordance with applicable legislation and company policy;
•   On-site gym;
•   On-site parking.