Job Title:

Plastic-Film Extrusion Machine Operator

Company:	Polykar
Location:	Edmonton , AB
Closing Date:	July 31, 2026

Employer: Les Industries Polykar Inc. O/A Polykar

Business information: Polykar is a company that offers sustainable flexible packaging solutions in North America. Everything we make is either 100% recyclable or compostable. Our product portfolio features polyethylene film, recycled garbage bags, certified compostable packaging, food-approved bags and industrial-strength packaging. We produce plastic rolls for the food packaging industry ensuring compliance with BRCGS Food Safety Standards.

Business address: 5637 Rue Kieran, Saint-Laurent, QC H4S 0A3

Work Location: 9406 130 Street SW, Edmonton, AB T6Y 0N3

Type of Employment: Full time - Permanent

Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Job Description:

Troubleshoot and make minor adjustments to equipment
Weigh resins, colorants and other chemicals according to formulae
Monitor and inspect quality of material produced
Place weighed materials in mixing machines
Unload mixture into container or conveyor for further processing
Set up and operate calender machines to transform plastic bales or slabs into continuous sheets or films of specified thickness
Set up and operate extruding machines to extrude plastic compound through a nozzle or die
Change dies on extruding machines according to production line change
Prepare and change moulds and adjust equipment for production line change
Safe operation of a three-layer/and or mono-layer blown film extrusion system
Make extruder adjustments according to already established working methods to maximize productivity
Make order changes
Ensure the quality of the finished product while following all health and safety rules
Perform continuous quality checks throughout production runs
Follow a 'clean as you go' policy keeping all areas tidy on site to ensure compliance with BRCGS food safety standards
Monitor machine performance, maintain output, quality and waste targets whilst keeping downtime to a minimum
Report to the Plant Manager if a machine is defective or if there is malfunction
Operate adequately Windmoller & Holscher and Reifenhauser equipment to complete job duties
Conduct routine maintenance and calibration on Windmoller & Holscher and Reifenhauser equipment
Technical troubleshooting of multi-layer blown film lines to identify and correct film defects such as gage variation, bubble instability, insufficient layer bonding, gels, mel fracture, die lines and material contamination
Monitor and record key process parameters and quality considerations during production such as thickness, width, haze, tensile strength and opacity
Monitor machine performance to maintain production output and quality standards to control waste produced and minimize downtime
Follow BRCGS food safety standards, GMP requirements and clean as you go practices at all times to remain compliant with our BRCGS food safety certification
Provide technical guidance and on the job training to junior or less experienced operators when required to maintain consistent production output and product quality

Requirements:

Education: Completion of secondary school is required.

Diploma in plastics technology is an asset.

Experience: At least 4 years of experience in the blown extrusion industry or co-extrusion is required.

Knowledge of BRCGS and ISO standards is an asset.

Experience with Windmoller & Holscher and Reifenhauser equipment is required.

Working Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Attention to detail, Manual dexterity, Handling heavy loads, Hand-eye co-ordination, Fast-paced environment, Combination of sitting, standing, walking, Physically demanding, Standing for extended periods, Work under pressure, Tight deadlines.

Personal suitability: Organized, Efficient interpersonal skills, Team player, Strong oral and written communication skills, Initiative, Accurate, Judgement, Ability to multitask and work autonomously

Weight handling: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs).

Language: English is required.

Salary: $29.00 – 36.00 hourly, 36 – 48 Hours per week.

Benefits: Transportation costs covered if worker needs to relocate. Life insurance and vision care are provided. Disability, dental, and extended medical insurance as well as PPE are provided.

Important Information: Flexibility in schedule is required. Rotating continental 12-hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM OR from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM. The worker will work an average of 42 hours per week within a 2 week period as per averaging agreement. Working days and days off will be determined on a rotational basis, with a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 5 shifts per week. Work on weekends is required. Overtime may be required depending on the business needs.