Machine Operator/Manufacturing Associate

Port Coquitlam, BC

Interested in joining the innovative team behind a wide variety of sustainable industrial and consumer products? Looking for an opportunity for a long-term career, with an ambitious and growing company? Do our core values resonate with yours?

• We only win as a team
• Treat customers as partners
• Strive to be better every day

Northwest Plastics Ltd. is a custom manufacturer of rotationally moulded plastic products. Our company has more than 45 years experience with rotomoulding. We specialize in a broad range of industries including:

• Marine navigation,
• Transportation,
• Waste management,  
• Aerospace,
• Aquaculture,
• Play parks and
• Spas

We have a drive to create longer lasting products with a reduced environmental footprint. Our long-term strategy is to:

1) Grow our existing large customer base

2) Continue to create branded product lines where we see the potential for incremental innovation in markets saturated with commoditized products.

We require a Machine Operator/ Manufacturing Associate to support our manufacturing plant in Port Coquitlam.

This is a rotational shift:

• Shift 1 will be from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm
• Shift 2 will be from 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm

Responsibilities include: 

• Reliable and hard working
• Team player
• Able to follow work instructions and contribute to process improvements
• Communication with shift supervisor and other shift operators on status of production
• Set up/clean up of different work areas:
  • Tool and Jig set up
  • PMS (housekeeping) done at the end of the shift
• Use of computers for entering production data

Requirements for the role:

• Physically fit (able to move objects that weight up to 45lbs)
• Able to stand for extended periods, bend, etc.
• Basic computer skills

Nice to have:

• Power tool/manual tool experience (I.E. drill, grinder, sander, wrenches, box cutter, etc.)
• Forklift Certificate and/or previous experience
• First Aid Certificate and/or previous experience

What we offer:

• $19.00/hr. based on qualifications, skills and applicable experiences
• Full-time
• Health and dental benefits after 3 months
• Signing bonus: $500 after 6 months and $1000 after 12 months

We value those who stay with us and who can learn/adapt to different roles within our company.