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Education: No degree, certificate or diploma. Work site environment: Noisy. Dusty. Cold/refrigerated. Tasks: Notify supervisor or mechanic of equipment malfunctions. Operate and feed a variety of machines. Set up, maintain and make minor repairs to machinery. Push carts, trucks or cans of fibres from one work area to another. Clean machines and immediate work areas. Investigate machine stoppages. Assist machine operators and other textile workers as required. Adjust rotation and mixing action of vats according to state of pelts. Examine products for defects to ensure adherence to quality standards. Mix dyes or chemicals according to established formulae. Prepare solutions to clean, dehair, pickle, oil or tan hides and skins. Shave hides to uniform thickness. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Repetitive tasks. Handling heavy loads. Physically demanding. Manual dexterity. Attention to detail. Hand-eye co-ordination. Sitting. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Standing for extended periods. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Ability to distinguish between colours. Fast-paced environment. Large workload. Weight handling: Up to 45 kg (100 lbs). Personal suitability: Accurate. Initiative. Judgement. Organized. Team player. Dependability. Efficient interpersonal skills. Reliability. Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years. Health benefits: Dental plan. Disability benefits. Health care plan. Paramedical services coverage. Vision care benefits. Financial benefits: Bonus.