Telecommut
Location: Merlin Plastics Supply Inc. – New Westminster, BC
Job Type: Full-Time / Permanent
Shift: Various shifts available (must be reliable for scheduled shifts)
About Merlin Plastics Supply Inc.
Merlin Plastics Supply Inc. is one of Canada’s leading plastics recycling and processing companies, headquartered in British Columbia. The company specializes in transforming post-consumer and post-industrial plastics into high-quality recycled materials used across North America.
We are committed to safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Job Overview
Quality Control personnel are responsible for monitoring the quality of bales and recyclable materials to ensure contamination is identified and removed in accordance with company quality standards. This role involves inspecting, sorting, weighing, and documenting materials while maintaining clean and safe work areas through housekeeping duties such as sweeping, shoveling, and general cleaning to support efficient plant operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Report to work before or on time for all scheduled shifts
- Follow all SOPs for safe operation and quality control procedures
- Inspect materials and sort items according to type, size, color, and quality standards
- Identify and remove contamination from recyclable materials and production streams
- Sort materials into designated commodity streams to ensure proper segregation
- Inspect bales and raw materials for quality and contamination issues
- Immediately report quality concerns, equipment malfunctions, or damages to the Lead Hand or Supervisor
- Weigh, check, and record materials accurately using scales and audit documentation
- Complete quality control forms and maintain accurate production and inspection records
- Place materials into designated bins, containers, or storage areas as per procedures
- Assist in transporting raw materials, finished products, and equipment within the facility
- Support machine operators and production staff as required to maintain workflow
- Sort, pack, crate, and package materials when needed
- Maintain cleanliness of workstations, sorting areas, and surrounding equipment
- Perform sweeping, wiping, and shoveling to ensure safe and organized work areas
- Clean equipment and work areas regularly to maintain operational standards
- Follow all Health and Safety policies and maintain a strong safety-first mindset
- Perform general labour duties in support of production and quality control operations
- Other duties as assigned
- Ability to work in a fast-paced industrial or manufacturing environment
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality standards
- Physically fit and able to stand for long periods and perform repetitive tasks
- Ability to lift, move, and handle materials as required
- Basic numeracy skills for weighing and recording data accurately
- Team player with good communication skills
- Willingness to work shifts, including weekends if required
- Previous experience in recycling, manufacturing, or quality control is an asset (not required)
- Competitive hourly wage
- Stable full-time employment
- On-the-job training and development
- Opportunities for advancement within the company
- Safe, supportive, and environmentally responsible work environment
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Benefits
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- RRSP match
- Vision care
