Machine Operator - Mixing | Full-Time | Rotating Shifts | Benefits

Job summary

The Mixing Machine Operator is responsible for operating and monitoring the mixing line while ensuring materials are prepared according to production requirements. They must also perform routine equipment inspections, maintain a safe work area, and safely operate forklifts to meet operational timelines.

Job details

🚨 NOW HIRING: MIXING MACHINE OPERATOR 🚨 Full-Time | Competitive Pay | Benefits | Career Growth Build Your Future with North West Rubber For over 50 years, North West Rubber has been a leader in rubber recycling and industrial mat manufacturing across North America. From our beginnings in British Columbia to facilities across Canada, the United States, and beyond, we’ve built our success on innovation, sustainability, and our people. With more than 500 employees, we continue to grow and are looking for motivated individuals to join our team. At NWR, we live our core values every day: RESPECT FOR ALL • OWN IT • RESULTS FOCUSED If you’re mechanically inclined, safety-focused, and looking for long-term career stability, we want to hear from you. Why Join North West Rubber? ✔ Stable, full-time employment with an established industry leader ✔ Competitive wages ✔ Overtime opportunities ✔ Comprehensive benefits package ✔ Paid vacation and holidays ✔ Safety boot reimbursement ✔ Company social events and employee appreciation programs ✔ Opportunities for advancement and skill development ✔ Safety-first work environment Shift Schedule 📅 12-Hour Continental Rotating Schedule 🌞 Day Shift: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM 🌙 Night Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM Enjoy a schedule that provides full-time hours with built-in days off throughout the month. What You’ll Do As a Mixing Machine Operator, you’ll play a critical role in the production process by ensuring materials are properly prepared and equipment operates safely and efficiently. Key Responsibilities: Operate and monitor the mixing line Formulate and prepare crumb rubber mixtures according to production requirements Identify and differentiate raw materials accurately Safely load and unload trailers while meeting operational timelines Operate forklifts safely and efficiently Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area Follow all start-up, shutdown, and lockout/tagout procedures Perform routine inspections and maintain safe work practices Communicate effectively with office staff, truck drivers, maintenance teams, and production departments Understand and utilize emergency safety equipment and procedures Support continuous improvement initiatives Perform other duties as assigned What We’re Looking For Required Skills & Qualifications ✔ Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability ✔ Ability to follow detailed work instructions and production processes ✔ Ability to work independently with minimal supervision ✔ Excellent communication and teamwork skills ✔ Strong problem-solving abilities ✔ Commitment to workplace safety ✔ Reliable attendance and strong work ethic ✔ Positive attitude and willingness to contribute to team success Preferred Qualifications Previous manufacturing or machine operating experience Forklift experience or certification Experience working in an industrial production environment Training will be provided for the right candidate. Join a Team That Values Your Contribution At North West Rubber, you’re more than an employee—you’re part of a team committed to innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence. If you’re ready to join a company with over five decades of success and a reputation for investing in its people, apply today. North West Rubber Respect for All | Own It | Results Focused 👉 Apply now and start building a rewarding career with NWR. #NWRIndeed

What you’ll do

The Mixing Machine Operator is responsible for operating and monitoring the mixing line while ensuring materials are prepared according to production requirements. They must also perform routine equipment inspections, maintain a safe work area, and safely operate forklifts to meet operational timelines.

Requirements

Candidates must possess strong mechanical aptitude, troubleshooting abilities, and a commitment to workplace safety. Previous manufacturing or machine operating experience is preferred, along with the ability to work independently and follow detailed production instructions.

Benefits

• Competitive wages • Overtime opportunities • Comprehensive benefits package • Paid vacation • Paid holidays • Safety boot reimbursement • Company social events • Employee appreciation programs • Opportunities for advancement • Skill development

Listed skills

• Teamwork · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Safety Compliance · Preferred
• Forklift operation · Preferred
• Material Handling · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Troubleshooting · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Machine operation
• Mechanical aptitude
• Troubleshooting
• Forklift operation
• Safety compliance
• Lockout/tagout procedures
• Production monitoring
• Material handling
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Problem-solving
• Attention to detail
• Lock Out / Tag Out
• Results Orientation
• Positivity
• Strong Work Ethic
• Machine Operation
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Forklift Truck
• Leadership
• Innovation
• Industrial Production
• Problem Solving
• Mechanical Aptitude
• Operational Excellence
• Production Process
• Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
• Loading And Unloading
• Workplace Safety

Job areas

• Manufacturing
• Trades
• Logistics
• Environmental & Sustainability
• Mixing Operator
• Mixing Machine Operator
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