Machine Operator

Role Overview

The Collator Operator is responsible for maintaining the operation of the Collating machine, troubleshooting malfunctions and loading, assembling and packing collated nails, and paying extra attention to safety, quality, and productivity. The role involves significant physical exertions such as moving up and down stairs, bending, lifting, carrying items, pushing and pulling, griping, etc. Safety is our # 1 priority.

Shift Premiums are provided for the required shift assigned. All applicants must be able to work the shifts outlined below:

• Day Shift: 5:00 am to 1:30 pm - No Shift premium
• Swing Shift: 1:30 pm to 10:00 pm - Shift premium
• Night Shift: 9:00 pm to 5:30 am - Shift premium

Compensation

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $20.00 per hour

Work setting: In-person, on-site

What's In It For You

• Job Stability with a longstanding Company
• Competitive Wages
• Opportunity for Overtime
• Comprehensive Benefits (Health, Vision, Dental)
• Retirement - 401k Matching
• Endless Learning Opportunities (Tuition Reimbursement Program)
• Safety Footwear Reimbursement

Examples of Duties

• Operate Collating machine to meet production standards
• Troubleshoot when machine malfunctions; making adjustments to ensure quality and productivity targets are achieved
• Operate forklift to remove completed pallets
• Operate a staple gun
• Set up the machine, which includes glue and plastic
• Load and operate bulk feeder assemblies
• Pack nail strips into 45-lb to 95-lb cartons
• Stack packed boxes onto pallets
• Assemble cardboard boxes
• Apply proper identifying label

What You'll Bring

• 2-years of manufacturing experience
• Able to update shop floor computer
• Able to lift 50 lbs
• Must be a team player
• Good communication skills
• Must speak and read English
• Forklift certification is a plus

Why Tree Island?

• Our Culture is based on the Core Values:
  • Safety & Efficiency
  • Resiliency & Adaptability
  • Problem-Solving & Lifelong Learning
• Safety is our # 1 priority
• Safety & Service Recognition Awards

About Tree Island
Tree Island Steel Ltd. ("Tree Island Steel" or the "Company") is a publicly listed company whose shares are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol TSL. Headquartered in Richmond, British Columbia, since 1964, Tree Island Steel, through its three operating facilities in Canada and the United States, produces wire products for a diverse range of industrial, residential construction, commercial construction, agricultural, and specialty applications.
Its products include bright wire; a broad array of fasteners, including packaged, collated and bulk nails; stucco reinforcing products; concrete reinforcing mesh; fencing and other fabricated wire products. The Company markets these products under the Tree Island®, Halsteel®, True-Spec®, K-Lath®, TI-Wire® and Tough Strand® brand names. Tree Island Steel operates in Canada under Tree Island Industries Ltd and in the United States under Tree Island Wire (USA) Inc.

Thank you for your interest in Tree Island; only short-listed candidates will be contacted.