Posted 4 months ago
Production Operator
@ Polar Performance Materials
Oakville, Ontario
Overview
Polar Performance Materials is hiring a full-time Production Operator at its Oakville, ON plant for a continental 12-hour night shift paying $24/hr. The role runs hydraulic presses and manufacturing equipment, handles materials and packaging, and keeps the factory clean and safe.
Pay:
$24 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Operate hydraulic press and manufacturing equipment
- Load and unload equipment manually and by forklift
- Perform packaging, material handling and shipping and receiving
- Maintain plant cleanliness and organization
- Assist with new equipment installation and plant expansion
Requirements summary:
- 1 to 2 years of production or manufacturing experience
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Forklift experience preferred
- Comfortable with 12-hour continental night shifts
- Good written and verbal English
- Strong focus on safety and quality
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-06-25
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-11
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-18
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Manufacturing & production |
| Experience | 1+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day, evening, overnight |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Warehouse, Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Education | High school (required) |
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Polar Performance Materials
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Delivering Ultra High-Purity Alumina That Drives Performance Where It Matters Most.
Full company description
Polar Performance Materials is an alumina company built on technical excellence, ultra-high purity, and process integrity. Our materials reduce contamination and alpha particle emissions, enhancing yield and reliability in critical applications while minimizing energy consumption and emissions. We serve semiconductor, aerospace, sapphire, and other high-performance sectors where failure isn’t an option. With technical support and tailored development, we deliver high-purity alumina with speed, precision, and real accountability.
- LinkedIn followers
- 2,411
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 42
- Reported office locations
- 2860 Plymouth Dr, Oakville, Ontario L6H 5R4, CA
- Business categories
- Industrial
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale
- Other recorded names
- Polar Performance Materials
- Specialties
- Ultra-High Pure Alumina
- UHPA
- Semiconductor
- Aerospace
- Sapphire
- Tailored Solutions
- and Sustainable Manufacturing
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
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Polar Performance Materials is an alumina company built on technical excellence, ultra-high purity, and process integrity. Our materials reduce contamination and alpha particle emissions, enhancing yield and reliability in critical applications while minimizing energy consumption and emissions. We serve semiconductor, aerospace, sapphire, and other high-performance sectors where failure isn’t an option. With…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Chemical Manufacturing |
| Company size | 51-200 employees |
| Headquarters | Oakville, Ontario |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 2012 |
| Specialties | Ultra-High Pure AluminaUHPASemiconductorAerospaceSapphireTailored Solutionsand Sustainable Manufacturing |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 2 |
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Location: Oakville, ON,
Department: Operations
Status: Full-time
Work Arrangement: On Site I 12 hrs. Continental Night Shift I 7pm – 7am.
Hourly wage Rate: $24/hr.
The Company:
Polar Performance Materials was founded in 2012 and produces ultra-high purity alumina (HPA) using a proprietary low-carbon process. The factory, located in Oakville Canada is powered with electricity generated by Niagara Falls. Polar’s HPA is increasingly necessary to manufacture products used in high growth, high purity semiconductor applications. Other applications include LEDs, lithium-ion batteries, thermal management materials, and technical ceramics utilized in aerospace, medical and industrial systems.
Company Values:
- Quality is our signature
- Act with respect. Period
- Foundation of Safety
- Winning with Customers one solution at a time
- Be Real
- Positive intent
The Production Operator plays a vital role in the daily operations of our manufacturing facility. This position involves operating machinery, handling materials, packaging products, and contributing to the overall cleanliness and efficiency of the plant. The ideal candidate is safety-focused, reliable, and adaptable to a rotating shift schedule. This role also supports ongoing plant expansion and installation of new equipment, ensuring production goals are met while maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and housekeeping.
Key Responsibilities:
- Operate a hydraulic press to produce components from ceramic powder.
- Load and unload production equipment manually and with a forklift.
- Operate various manufacturing equipment in accordance with standard procedures.
- Perform material handling, product packaging, and participate in shipping and receiving activities.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the factory and equipment.
- Assist with the installation of new equipment and support plant expansion projects.
- Adhere strictly to health and safety regulations, quality standards, housekeeping rules, and operating procedures.
- Work rotating shifts including day, afternoon, or night shifts as scheduled.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor or management.
- Minimum 1–2 years of experience in a production or manufacturing role.
- Previous work in a manufacturing facility is an asset.
- Experience operating tools, machinery, or fabrication equipment.
- Experience using a forklift will be preferred
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Post-secondary education in a related field is considered an asset.
- Must be legally eligible to work in Canada.
- Comfortable working a continental 12-hour Night shift schedule.
- Good communication skills in English, both written and verbal.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety and quality.
- Ability to follow standard operating procedures and safety guidelines.
- Positive team attitude with a strong work ethic and reliability.
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
- A collaborative and innovation-driven work environment.
- Opportunities for professional growth and meaningful project involvement.
This position includes an initial automated screening step based on job-related application questions. Candidates who meet the screening criteria are reviewed by our hiring team. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assess or evaluate candidates beyond this initial screening step.
Inclusion Statement:
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage applications from all qualified candidates. Accommodations are available upon request throughout the hiring process.
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