Quality Control Labourer

Do you have an eye for detail and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment? PEI Bag Company has an opportunity for you to work with a small collaborative team as the Quality Control Labourer.

This role is critical to ensuring our products meet our highest quality standards and customers’ expectations. This position is responsible for visually verifying the finished product at the end of the production process.

Who You’ll Be Working With

We hire great people from various backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it’s the key ingredient that makes our company stronger.

The people who stay with us have these key traits : integrity, great work ethic, and they value the sense of community we’ve built at the PEI Bag Company since 1935.

In a recent employee survey, 95% of our employees indicated they enjoyed their work!

What You’ll Do

• Conduct all finished product inspections required for each production pallet and complete the required paperwork
• Follow the specific requirements of the Plant Safety and Quality Program
• Report all quality issues to either the Lead Operator, Production Manager or the Quality Assurance Technician
• Machine area cleaning
• Assist the Machine Operator as required

Work Environment :

The physical environment requires the employee to move in a fast-paced indoor manufacturing environment. Frequently required to use personal protective equipment for safety precautions.

Must be able to pay attention to detail. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Stand for extended periods of time and bend, crouch, or kneel as may be required to repair equipment.

What We Offer

• Better starting pay at $17.00 / hour and $18.30 when fully validated / 3-month probation (and higher pay for overtime hours)
• Safe indoor workplace, clothing allowance, and great work hours
• More stable job through an economic downturn
• Benefits package with medical, dental, defined contribution pension plan, and employee assistance programs (eligibility requirements apply)
• Job-specific training is provided
• More opportunity for growth as new skills are learned

Hours

No weekend shifts! No overnight shifts! We have two production shifts from Monday through Friday :

• 6 : 00am- 2 : 00pm
• 2 : 00pm-10 : 00pm

Overtime may be offered, or required, to meet operational demands. A shift premium of $3.00 per hour above the base rate of pay for full-time permanent night shift employees.

Compensation :

$17.00 per hour to start. $18.30 after probationary period.

What We’re Looking For

• Good communication and listening skills
• Self-motivated with the willingness to stick to tasks that may be repetitive in nature
• Strong attention to detail
• Able to lift product ranging in weight of over ten pounds
• Able to follow instructions with minimal supervision
• Able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

Where You Can Find Us

The PEI Bag Company manufacturing plant is located in Central Bedeque (PEI). We are 15-minutes from Borden, Kensington, Summerside and 30-minutes from Cornwall and Tyne Valley.

For more information about PEI Bag Company visit us here .

How to Apply and Next Steps

PEI Bag Company is expanding and we have several positions open. This job will remain posted until all Quality Control Labourer positions are filled. Please apply online only .

You will receive an email notification that your CV or resume has been received.

While we appreciate the interest of all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.