Production Operator

We are looking to fill a Production Operator position at our Richmond location. This is a rotating position so you need to be available for all shifts. If you have experience as a machine operator we are looking for you. If you or someone you know would be interested in this position don’t hesitate and apply today.

Why Work For Cascades

Starting rate - $26.97/hour (with premiums of afternoons and night shifts)

Shift - Rotating days, afternoons, nights every 2 weeks (must be be flexible)

Benefits:

• Extended health benefits, dental benefits, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment insurance. Premiums are covered 100% by the company.
• Short Term Disability & Long Term Disability benefits premiums covered 70% employer and 30% employee.
• Pension Plan. The contribution levels are 10% employer contribution and 8% employee contribution with bridging benefits at the age of 60.
• Lead hand and First Aid Premiums available
• Employee & Family Assistance Program is available.
• 2 - 7 weeks of vacation, pending years of service.
• Supplemental vacation after 5 years of continuous service.
• 13 paid plant holidays (all statutory holidays including Christmas Eve, Boxing Day, and one floating holiday).
• Opportunity for overtime.
• A Share Purchase Plan after one year of continuous service
• Profit sharing that is unique to all other companies after one year of service

Job Responsibilities

• Be available for a three-shift rotation including days, afternoons, graveyards and weekends
• Be available for both 8 and 12-hour shifts
• Operate machinery in a safe and controlled manner
• Demonstrated ability to work safely utilizing safe work guidelines and established safe work practices
• Demonstrated ability to perform quality checks on the finished product

Qualifications

• A minimum education level of a high school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 3 years experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in a manufacturing environment working on production machinery
• Physically able to lift up to 50 lbs on a repetitive basis
• Must be mechanically and mathematically inclined
• Ability to read production specification sheets
• Must be computer literate – previous work experience with CTI will be considered an asset
• An energetic, enthusiastic and goal-oriented approach
• Demonstrate the fundamental values of Cascades Richmond (Naturally Respectful, Strong Together, Speak Truthfully, Fierce Determination)
• Comfortable working in a unionized environment.