Top Benefits
About the role
Job description
Intertape Polymer Group Inc. (IPG) is an acknowledged leader in the packaging industry. Its performance products, including tapes and cloths, are designed for demanding aerospace, automotive and industrial applications and are sold to a broad range of industry/specialty distributors, retail stores and large end-users in diverse industries. At IPG our vision is to become the global leader in packaging and protective solutions. We will achieve our goal by committing and executing our strategic plan in accordance with our values, to hear more about us please visit our website https://www.itape.com/.
Position Description
Title: Forklift Driver
Status: Full-Time
Position Purpose: To help us reach our goals we are looking for energetic, motivated individuals to join our team in Truro, NS in the role of a Forklift Driver. This is an expected full-time position that may have adjusted hours due to operational requirements.
Principle Accountabilities
- Transporting raw materials to various machines across the plant.
- Removing finished product from the various machines.
- All transportation must be conducted in an orderly and safe manner.
- Other duties as assigned.
Essential Skills and Experience
- Forklift license preferred, experience preferred
- Ability to work 12-hour shifts.
- Demonstrate ability to read (plant orders, production schedules) and write (record keeping, paperwork).
- Math skills are also required when dealing with the large quantity of goods used and produced in the plant.
- Approximately 1 to 3 months of on-the-job learning time is required to learn the different components of the job (i.e., how to operate forklift, how to best organize the floor, what materials are used by which machines).
What We Offer
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Starting wage from $19.50 to $22.00 an hour (depending on experience)
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Paid weekly
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Low commute times from Stewiacke, Belmont, Salmon River, Millbrook, Truro/ Truro Heights, Hilden, and Brookfield.
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Shift premiums for night shifts and weekends
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PPE provided
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On-site cafeteria
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12-hour shifts on rotation between day and night shift
-
8am-8pm and 8pm-8am
About Intertape Polymer
Intertape Polymer Group Inc. (IPG) is an acknowledged leader in the packaging industry. Leveraging its advanced manufacturing and technologies, extensive research and development capabilities and a comprehensive strategic acquisition program, the company believes it has assembled the broadest and deepest range of products in the industry.
IPG is a recognized leader in the development, manufacture and sale of a variety of paper and film based pressure sensitive and water activated tapes, polyethylene and specialized polyolefin films, woven coated fabrics, flexible intermediate bulk containers (FIBCs), and complementary packaging systems for industrial and retail use. Its performance products, including tapes and cloths, are designed for demanding aerospace, automotive and industrial applications and are sold to a broad range of industry/specialty distributors, retail stores and large end-users in diverse industries.
At IPG, one of our competitive advantages is our effectiveness at utilizing the talents of employees of different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. We recognize that a diverse, empowered workforce represents a meaningful reflection of today’s societal norms and is essential in creating a pleasant and productive work environment. IPG employees expect the highest levels of performance and integrity from themselves. We not only embrace diversity, but we actively strive to incorporate it into the fabric of our organization.
We know our diverse workforce makes us stronger. All IPG employees must foster and develop a respectful and equitable work environment that allows room for individuals of varying walks of life to feel welcome, safe and appreciated. Ultimately, we are confident in our future because of the contributions of our diverse workforce and our commitment to Passion, Integrity, Performance, and Teamwork.
Top Benefits
About the role
Job description
Intertape Polymer Group Inc. (IPG) is an acknowledged leader in the packaging industry. Its performance products, including tapes and cloths, are designed for demanding aerospace, automotive and industrial applications and are sold to a broad range of industry/specialty distributors, retail stores and large end-users in diverse industries. At IPG our vision is to become the global leader in packaging and protective solutions. We will achieve our goal by committing and executing our strategic plan in accordance with our values, to hear more about us please visit our website https://www.itape.com/.
Position Description
Title: Forklift Driver
Status: Full-Time
Position Purpose: To help us reach our goals we are looking for energetic, motivated individuals to join our team in Truro, NS in the role of a Forklift Driver. This is an expected full-time position that may have adjusted hours due to operational requirements.
Principle Accountabilities
- Transporting raw materials to various machines across the plant.
- Removing finished product from the various machines.
- All transportation must be conducted in an orderly and safe manner.
- Other duties as assigned.
Essential Skills and Experience
- Forklift license preferred, experience preferred
- Ability to work 12-hour shifts.
- Demonstrate ability to read (plant orders, production schedules) and write (record keeping, paperwork).
- Math skills are also required when dealing with the large quantity of goods used and produced in the plant.
- Approximately 1 to 3 months of on-the-job learning time is required to learn the different components of the job (i.e., how to operate forklift, how to best organize the floor, what materials are used by which machines).
What We Offer
-
Starting wage from $19.50 to $22.00 an hour (depending on experience)
-
Paid weekly
-
Low commute times from Stewiacke, Belmont, Salmon River, Millbrook, Truro/ Truro Heights, Hilden, and Brookfield.
-
Shift premiums for night shifts and weekends
-
PPE provided
-
On-site cafeteria
-
12-hour shifts on rotation between day and night shift
-
8am-8pm and 8pm-8am
About Intertape Polymer
Intertape Polymer Group Inc. (IPG) is an acknowledged leader in the packaging industry. Leveraging its advanced manufacturing and technologies, extensive research and development capabilities and a comprehensive strategic acquisition program, the company believes it has assembled the broadest and deepest range of products in the industry.
IPG is a recognized leader in the development, manufacture and sale of a variety of paper and film based pressure sensitive and water activated tapes, polyethylene and specialized polyolefin films, woven coated fabrics, flexible intermediate bulk containers (FIBCs), and complementary packaging systems for industrial and retail use. Its performance products, including tapes and cloths, are designed for demanding aerospace, automotive and industrial applications and are sold to a broad range of industry/specialty distributors, retail stores and large end-users in diverse industries.
At IPG, one of our competitive advantages is our effectiveness at utilizing the talents of employees of different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. We recognize that a diverse, empowered workforce represents a meaningful reflection of today’s societal norms and is essential in creating a pleasant and productive work environment. IPG employees expect the highest levels of performance and integrity from themselves. We not only embrace diversity, but we actively strive to incorporate it into the fabric of our organization.
We know our diverse workforce makes us stronger. All IPG employees must foster and develop a respectful and equitable work environment that allows room for individuals of varying walks of life to feel welcome, safe and appreciated. Ultimately, we are confident in our future because of the contributions of our diverse workforce and our commitment to Passion, Integrity, Performance, and Teamwork.