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Production Sr. Operator / Sr. Staff

Location: 

Markham, ON, CA

Business Unit:  Jewelry & Industrial Metals

 

About Umicore

Powering the cars of today and tomorrow. Reducing harmful emissions. Giving unique properties to high-end applications. Giving new life to used metals. As a global advanced materials and recycling group, we develop, produce, and recycle materials for a better life.

 

About Jewelry & Industrial Metals

A wealth of applications. Umicore is an expert in developing products and processes based on precious metals such as gold, silver and platinum. These materials enable our customers to make fine Jewelry, coins, high-purity glass and industrial catalysts. Umicore also enables the sustainable and responsible sourcing of these metals and provides closed-loop recycling for our customers. To make the most of these precious metals we cannot stand still. We need to find new ways to do things, discover new solutions and develop new processes. Which is where you come in.

 

Your Key Accountabilities
  • Weigh and load materials for crushing, milling, sifting, and blending.
  • Obtain representative samples to ensure efficient processing and quality control of all materials.
  • Load and unload materials into furnaces and safely operate related equipment.
  • Maintain accurate lot counts and perform weight validation.
  • Ensure all safety procedures for handling and processing sweeps lots are consistently followed.
  • Ensure timely and accurate processing of all customer and production materials.
  • Liaise with the Refining Manager, as needed, to prioritize lot processing, sweeps documentation, and shipments.
  • Use hand tools and operate a forklift in a safe and efficient manner.
  • Perform regular 5S activities and maintain housekeeping according to company standards.
  • Wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE) and comply with all health, safety, and environmental regulations.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Who we are looking for
  • Ability to perform physically demanding work, including lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling, ranging from light to very heavy loads.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to follow instructions from supervisors.
  • Minimum Grade 12 education, plus at least 2 years of experience (preferably in a sweeps environment).
  • Health and Safety training required.
  • WHMIS training required.
  • Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
  • Ability to wear a respirator and all required PPE.
  • Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM
  • Wage for this position is $21.25 an hour
  • This position is to replace a recent vacancy for a fixed term contract
  • We do not use AI for screening candidates
  • Criminal Record Check will be required.

 

What we can offer

We aim to lead the way. Not just for our customers, but for our employees too. That is why we strive to create a collaborative environment in which we can all succeed, and a culture through which we can all share ideas, develop our expertise and advance our careers. We engage in building an inclusive work culture that offers equal opportunities for all employees irrespective of their diverse backgrounds. As you would expect from a world-leading organisation, we will also reward your contribution with a competitive salary and benefits. With all this and more, imagine what you could do?

 

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