Packaging Machine Operator

Summary :

This position is responsible for the safe operation of Packaging Equipment including but not limited to the following; Horizontal Wrapper, Vertical Form and Fill, Cartoners, Pallet Wrappers, Guillotine and Tumbling Drum.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Set up, adjust and operate production packaging equipment according to the production schedule.
• Trouble shoot equipment deficiencies and assist with corrective action.
• Ensure proper packaging materials are being utilized according to production schedule.
• Measure and reduce scrap and rework.
• Perform basic Quality Control functions, i.e. Carton and Case code verification.
• Record and document equipment downtime, line efficiency and throughput.
• Clean and sanitize primary packaging equipment when required.
• Transport finished goods throughout plant manually and or using powered equipment.
• Must adhere to all Good Manufacturing Practices and Safety Policies.
• Responsible for Food Safety and reporting any non-compliance issues to their immediate supervisor.
• Wear PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) when required.
• Responsible for ensuring work area is clean and organized.
• Comply all SunOpta Quality and food safety standards, HACCP, GMPs, Organic, GFCO, SQF, Kosher certificate and customer requirements.
• All other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications :

• Minimum High School
• 2 years of experience in a food manufacturing environment preferred

Preferred Qualifications :

Strong knowledge of packaging (manufacturing) equipment

Knowledge and Skills :

• Ability to use critical thinking to plan and problem-solve
• Experience with Oracle preferred
• Good verbal, written and multi-tasking skills, can do attitude

Additional Considerations :

The location for this role is St. Davids, Ontario

Work Environment / Physical Demands :

• 100% of the work is performed in a production environment
• Must be available to work weekly rotating shifts : days, afternoons, nights
• Must be available to work weekends
• Must be able to stand / walk for majority of the shift
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision or with a team
• Competency in performing multiple tasks
• Ability to organize and prioritize
• Must have reliable transportation (location is off bus route)

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

EOE M / W / VET / DISABLED

Other details

• Job Family Operations
• Job Function Individual Contributor
• Pay Type Hourly
• Employment Indicator Seasonal
25 days ago