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Production operator

  • Montréal, QC
  • On-site
  • Posted Sep 30, 2026
  • 1 position

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Employment type
Full-time
Minimum education
High school
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week

Job summary

The production operator is responsible for preparing, operating, and monitoring manufacturing processes for pigments while ensuring quality standards are met. They must also perform material weighing, inventory tracking, and equipment cleaning to maintain efficient production lines.

Job details

PRODUCTION OPERATOR - PIGMENTS Working at Adfast means being part of a human and technological adventure that began over 40 years ago. We are a manufacturer of eco-friendly adhesives, sealants and insulating foams for sustainable building construction.Adfast is certified as an Industry 4.0 showcase by the Ministry of Economy and Innovation, due to the interconnectedness of its multiple software, machines and highly automated production lines. True to our pioneering spirit, what sets us apart and reflects our DNA is imagination, ingenuity, boldness, innovation as well as excellence in chemical and mechanical engineering. Adfast was recognized for its overall performance and continued growth by receiving the prestigious Canada's Best Managed Companies award. Today, Adfast is a privately held company with nearly 150 employees and 10 offices. Adfast is currently seeking a Production Operator - Pigments ! Job DescriptionUnder the supervision of the Production Supervisor, the main responsibilities of this position are achieving the desired Adfast colors, for preparing, operating, monitoring, and controlling the manufacturing processes for various pigments. Working Conditions:Schedule: Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week, Day Shift, Selected Hours, either 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, or 8:00 AM to 4:30 PMSalary: Stars at 23,00 $ per hour Status : Permanent and full-time Benefits: Group insurance, RRSP program Main Tasks and Responsabilities:· Operate automated production equipment while following established procedures;· Weigh raw materials;· Take samples;· Perform visual and quantitative quality tests;· Take inventory of pigments;· Identify non-conformities;· Clean mixers and color production equipment;· Work collaboratively with various departments;· Other related tasks. Job Requirements:· Hold a DEP in Production Equipment Operations or a high school diploma (DES);· Experience in the manufacturing sector;· Ability to distinguish colors;· Ability to perform physically demanding work; comfortable lifting loads of 20 kg;· Knowledge of WHMIS (an asset);· Forklift license (an asset). Desired Skills:· Responsible, self-reliant, organized, and methodical;· Resourceful and able to exercise good judgment;· Pays close attention to compliance with procedures and quality standards;· Meticulous and highly focused;· Ability to adapt to change;· Problem-solving skills;· Teamwork and communication skills;· Commitment to quality work. Are you interested in this challenge and would you like to join the Adfast team? Send us your resume via our website at adfast.store.

What you’ll do

The production operator is responsible for preparing, operating, and monitoring manufacturing processes for pigments while ensuring quality standards are met. They must also perform material weighing, inventory tracking, and equipment cleaning to maintain efficient production lines.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a high school diploma or a DEP in Production Equipment Operations and have experience in the manufacturing sector. The role requires the physical ability to lift 20 kg and the capacity to distinguish colors accurately.

Benefits

  • Group insurance
  • RRSP program

Listed skills

  • Inventory management · Preferred
  • Forklift operation · Preferred
  • Problem solving · Preferred
  • Teamwork · Preferred
  • Communication · Preferred
  • Attention to detail · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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  • Production equipment operation
  • Weighing raw materials
  • Quality testing
  • Inventory management
  • Color matching
  • WHMIS
  • Forklift operation
  • Problem-solving
  • Teamwork
  • Communication
  • Attention to detail
  • Mechanical aptitude
  • Industry 4.0
  • Resourcefulness
  • Ingenuity
  • Forklift Certification
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Ability To Distinguish Colors
  • Economics
  • Green Building
  • Imagination
  • Innovation
  • Problem Solving
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Manufacturing Processes
  • Operations
  • Production Equipment
  • Production Line
  • Sealants

Job areas

  • Manufacturing
  • Trades
  • Engineering
  • Production Operator
  • Chemical Operator
  • Chemical Processing Plant Controllers
  • Chemical Plant and System Operators