Packaging Operator

Position Title : Packaging Operator

Position Type : Regular - Full-Time

Position Location : McCain Farms

Grade :

Requisition ID : 28909

For over 100 years, McCain Produce Inc. , a private family owned company and an industry leader in quality, has delivered top-quality potatoes across the globe satisfying cravings for one of the world’s most popular vegetables.

This foundation plus its association with its parent company McCain Foods Limited provides McCain Produce with an unrivalled global reach.

The end result : McCain Produce customers enjoy best practice benefits unmatched by few others in the industry. From selling table potatoes to providing top quality inputs to our grower partners, McCain Produce is truly an agricultural leader in the potato industry.

We are currently seeking a Packing Operator at our Monquart, NB packing shed location. This fulltime hourly position reports directly to the Packing Shed Manager.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Responsible to follow ALL Safety Policy and Procedures as outlined by the Company,
• Aid in palletizing 50 lb. bags and or boxes of potatoes with a robot.
• Responsible for packaging and quality of each unit.
• Ensure date is stamped on packaged product.
• Responsible for some sanitation duties
• Operate various packaging equipment in the shed.
• Troubleshoot, adjust and maintain packaging equipment as required.
• Receive and organize production of orders to be completed each day.
• Monitor packaging inventory for the equipment being operated.
• Working in a fast-paced team environment
• Participate in Team meetings, as required.
• Communicate with supervisor regarding equipment and production problems.
• All additional duties as they become assigned.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS :

• Grade 12 education or GED preferred
• Ability to work well with or without supervision and other employees
• Team player with excellent attendance
• Highly motivated, observant with good initiative and a positive attitude.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment adapting to and embracing change as it occurs.
• Willing to work some evenings and weekends.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Must possess a good safety record and demonstrate safety first’’ on a continual basis.

OTHER INFORMATION

Ability to work varying hours, including some Saturdays and evenings as required

The above information indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.