Who we are

IPL is a global leading sustainable packaging solutions provider that manufactures specialty rigid packaging products used in the food, consumer, agricultural, logistics and environmental markets. Sustainability is essential to the long-term success of our business. As a packaging company that develops plastic-based solutions for our customers, it is imperative that we meet the customer needs while being mindful of our operational impacts and the need to preserve our planet. We are committed to running our business responsibly and in ways that drive environmental, social and economic value for our stakeholders, including shareholders, customers, employees and local communities. We employ over 2,500 people in 18 manufacturing facilities, 2 corporate & sales offices and 3 R&D facilities across Canada, China, Europe, and the United States.

Read more about our story at: www.iplglobal.com

The role:

• Working in accordance with the company's health and safety and manufacturing practice
• Perform product changeovers, setups and run established tooling to the manufacturing specification
• Produce quality products in line with our customer expectations
• Machine safety checks and checks of equipment before use
• Machine housekeeping internal/external
• Process monitoring and control and inspection of ancillary equipment
• Ensuring that raw material waste is kept to a minimum
• Completion of all production documentation
• Complete work within required timescales.
• Identify and escalate any activity that has the potential to cause harm or damage.
• Report breakdown root causes, equipment faults and concerns to management.
• Ensure company targets are met in respect of quality of parts produced.
• Operate Forklift Truck and lifting equipment.
• Be actively involved in improvement activities to support the achievement of departmental and company objectives.
• Ensure all personal protective equipment is identified, always available, correctly used and all associated problems are reported to management.
• Ensure all lost time, minor and trivial accidents are reported.
• Promote environmental issues and ensure all company procedures are understood and followed.
• Undertake special projects as required.
• Undertake continuous training and development.
• Take a full active part in all aspects of training
• Regular communication with team and shift manager
• Complete written and verbal handovers and the end/start of shift

What you will bring to the role:

• Able to set from scratch for new tooling
• Making on-going adjustments to maximize production and ensure quality is kept to a high standard.
• Troubleshoot plastic part issues
• Safe tool hanging experience
• A good understanding of injection mould tooling how they work and what issues to look out for
• Maintenance of machinery experience and a good hands-on approach for machine fault finding