Job ID : 3660 

Closing Date : 12/03/2025

This position could be located in the following location(s): Moore Site – Mooretown, ON  

Who We Are: 

At NOVA Chemicals we are reshaping plastics for a better, more sustainable world. Our dedicated team of talented individuals works collaboratively to create circular plastic solutions that make everyday life safer, healthier and better. With a focus on safety, social responsibility, and environmental stewardship, we strive to constantly improve and shape the future of our industry.  Join our team of talented professionals who are passionate about making a difference and be a part of our journey towards sustainability leadership. Together we can create a better, more circular tomorrow. 

NOVA Chemicals, headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, is wholly-owned by Mubadala Investment Company of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Reporting to the Moore Site Shift Supervisor, the Material Handling Technicians will work in the Material Handling & Raw Material support areas of the Moore Site.

You Will Use Your Expertise To:

• Ensure customer demands for timely delivery of NOVA products occurs through prompt packaging, loading and unloading of rail cars
• Meet schedules and timelines developed jointly with the Logistic department
• Ensure NOVA Chemical's safe work practices and policies are always maintained
• Monitor unit conditions on an ongoing basis and carry out troubleshooting steps to address identified issues
• Maintain housekeeping standards within the Operating unit
• Participate in team safety meetings, safety audits and follow-ups 
• Support and participate in on-site and regional Emergency Response Teams

Additional Duties in the Following Areas Include:

Packaging Operations (Boxing):

• Knowledge of Standard Operating Procedures and equipment troubleshooting throughout packaging
• Manual preparation of corrugated boxes, fill operation, monitoring and final capping/stenciling of boxes
• Complete sampling of packaging production for QC Lab analysis
• Operating fork trucks for movement of packaged product to warehouse storage
• Documentation of reports/logs (Packaged Production, Operating Logs)
• Computer SAP and SAP-OSEM entries of packaging production data

Truck Loading and Warehouse Operations:

• Knowledge of Standard Operating Procedures and equipment troubleshooting
• Inspection / equipment checks on fork trucks, door hydraulic ramps/controls, product storage safety
• Fork truck loading of highway vans and containers for shipment of packaged product
• Fork truck off-loading, inspection and storage of incoming Raw Materials and supplies
• Inputting material, which passes the C of A, into SAP Inventory
• Verification and documentation of packaging volumes to external customers, incoming product to NOVA and conduct periodic inventory of warehouse product
• Maintain communications with Transportation Scheduling group on priorities and driver representatives
• Documentation of reports/logs (Operating Logs)

Material Flow Outside Area Duties:

• Maintain the cleanliness of the Material Flow units (washing, sweeping, garbage’s, etc.)
• Cleansing of all process waterways, ditches, ponds, etc.
• Semi-Annual washing down of production and packaging bins to maintain ISO quality standards
• Quality sampling of finished goods in the railcars as required
• Emptying trash\recycle luggers throughout both areas
• Managing of full lab “scrap” ton packs (weighing, storage, and shipping.)
• Ensuring loading barn is stocked up with cable seals and additives
• Spill response for Resin/ Powder
• Documentation of reports/logs (Operating Logs)

Locomotive Operations:

• Knowledge of Railyard layout, switches, derails
• Knowledge of Standard Operating Procedures and equipment troubleshooting capabilities
• Equipment checks, start-up, operating and shutdown of Diesel Locomotive(s)
• Documentation of various reports (equipment checklists, car movements)

Locomotive Operator:

• Operates locomotive and maintains safe operating speed throughout Railyard while being guided by Brakeman through radio communications on car movements (start/stop movements)

Brakeman Operator:

• Responsible for radio communication and instruction to locomotive operator on safe distances/speeds to reach and couple to stationary rail cars
• Applies or sets air and/or hand brakes on hopper cars
• Operates/sets derails and rail switches for all car movements throughout the Railyard

Shunt Crew Operations:

• Performs all technical functions/duties outlined for Locomotive Operations noted above
• Responsible for operating, equipment checks and troubleshooting for Plant Weigh Scale
• Shunt individual cars for completing weight checks, entry of hopper car weights, as well as performing periodic check of weigh scale accuracy with aid of Weigh Scale Test Car
• Movement of rail cars within Railyard/Loading Barns, for shipment, off-loading to bulk trucks/storage or other purposes
• Maintain communications with Transportation Scheduling group and MF DCS Board Operator to prioritize shunting needs
• Documentation of reports (H/C production weights, scale tickets, yard line-ups, H/C inventory via SAP/GVP)
• Computer entry of H/C movements
• Inspection of Inbound railcars (Security and Logistics Inspections)
• Documentation of reports/logs (Operating Logs)

What We Are Looking For:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Prior rail yard operations and/or railcar loading/unloading experience and/or packaging experience
• The candidate will be expected to advance to Level 4 in the Material Handling Progression through self-motivation and company-based support and training
• Computer skills in Microsoft Excel and SAP applications is considered an asset
• Excellent communication skills
• Demonstrated trouble shooting skills
• Quality Control experience (ISO Program/Systems)
• Targeted Safety and Health training and/or experience (e.g., WHMIS/MSDS, Fire Equipment, Environmental Spills, First Aid/CPR, AED/02, Personal Protective Equipment)
• Self-motived and demonstrates strong people and communication skills
• Ability to interact with and support a team culture
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing demands in a logical organized manner
• Must be a self-starter, who is resourceful and has demonstrated problem-solving skills
• Prior Forklift Truck Training and experience
• Valid G driver’s license

You Can Stand Out If:

• You are passionate about your work and put care and thought into all that you do.
• You are responsible and follow through with your commitments to others and to safety.
• You are innovative and are willing to challenge your biases when problem solving. 
• You are collaborative, inclusive, and work well with others towards team goals. 

Additional Information:

• Relocation will NOT be considered for this position
• Compensation will be commensurate with education and experience
• This position will work on a seven (7) day, twelve (12) hour rotating days/nights schedule and/or Monday to Friday eight (8) hour days
• Work will be conducted both indoors and outdoors in all seasons
• Duties will include standing, walking, bending, stooping and squatting for long periods of time as well as some lifting and some climbing of ladders within various levels of the units
• Overtime and callouts are a requirement of the role due to the 24 hour per day plant operation
• In order to fulfil the duties of this role, the successful candidate will be required to wear respiratory protective equipment. Candidate must successfully pass a fit test and be physically able to wear a respirator
• The successful candidate is required to provide proof of a valid driver’s license

Why NOVA Chemicals? 

NOVA Chemicals’ flexible benefit programs are designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees, because when it comes to benefits, everyone has different priorities. Our benefits offerings will vary based on your work location and are an element of the “Total Rewards” package used to reward employees.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability. 

Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities are available on request.