About Caledon Labs:
Caledon Laboratories is located in Georgetown, Ontario, overlooking the scenic Caledon Hills. A family-owned and proudly Canadian company, Caledon has over 45 years of expertise in manufacturing high-purity products for analytical chemistry. We provide quality products to analytical labs, research and educational institutions, pharmaceutical organizations, and production facilities the world over.
Our plant is custom designed for the purification and packaging of large volumes of lab chemicals under closely controlled conditions and we produce over 1,000 different solvents, solutions and chemicals in a wide range of grades and sizing options.
Quality has always been a top priority at Caledon. We search for the best quality raw materials, and are continually looking to improve our manufacturing methods to meet the increasing demands of our clients. Caledon has been certified to the ISO 9001:2015 standard by one of North America’s leading management system registrars.
Position Profile and Description:
Carry out the production schedule by executing packaging assemblies. Package solvents, chemicals, and solutions into designated containers. Clean out vessels and tanks between uses.
Duties, Responsibilities, Authorities:
· Execute Packaging Operations: Package distilled solvents, reagent solvents, solutions, and chemicals according to production schedules and work orders.
· Ensure Quality and Documentation Compliance: Collect quality data and complete all required documentation before starting packaging processes.
· Operate and Maintain Equipment: Set up, operate, and troubleshoot semi-automatic filling machines; connect lines and pumps to transfer materials between tanks and vessels.
· Maintain Equipment and Perform Cleaning Tasks: Conduct thorough cleanouts of tanks, vessels, and equipment, ensuring cleanliness and readiness for next use; perform minor maintenance on machinery and tools.
· Support Plant Operations and Organization: Assist with pretreatments, inventory counts, and logistics; maintain a clean, orderly workspace and transfer finished goods to the staging area.
Qualifications:
· Proven Ability in Manufacturing Environments: Work efficiently with chemicals, solvents, and solutions in a fast-paced setting.
· Eager to Learn and Develop: Demonstrate motivation to acquire new skills, processes, and technical knowledge.
· Mechanical Aptitude and Equipment Handling: Operate, troubleshoot, and maintain machinery confidently; forklift experience is an asset.
· Physical Capability for Demanding Tasks: Perform extensive physical work, including heavy lifting, prolonged standing, and repetitive tasks.
· Effective Communication and Basic Skills: Proficient in English for safety purposes; possess functional math skills (Grade 10 level) with a basic understanding of chemistry.
Education: Minimal high school education
Technical Experience: Forklift experience an asset
Personal Merits: Mature, responsible individual. Receptive to comprehensive on-the-job training.
Working Conditions:
On-site role in manufacturing environment from Monday – Thursday, 5:30 am – 3:30 pm.
Subject to change based on operational requirements.
Role involves extensive physical tasks and occasionally, working outdoors.
Physical Requirements:
Required to stand for extended periods of time, lift heavy objects on a regular basis, do repetitive tasks.
Compensation for this position is $19.00 to $24.00 hourly and will be eligible employee profit sharing plan. (Actual rate will vary and will be based on various factors, such as skill, experience and qualification for the role.)
Caledon Laboratories Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, place of origin, disability, marital status, family status, age, or any other ground prohibited by applicable provincial human rights legislation.
Closing Date: This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is identified
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.00-$24.00 per hour
Expected hours: 38 per week
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Profit sharing
- RRSP match
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- Morning shift
- No weekends
Application question(s):
- Do you have reliable means of commuting to our facility at Georgetown, ON for the early shift schedule (5:30 am start time)?
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2024-11-20
