Cereal Packaging Operator - Temporary

Level: WAGE SCALE C

Supervisor: PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR

Wage Scale: $25.21 - $29.08

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GENERAL PURPOSE:

The Cereal Packaging Operator (Temporary) has responsibility to operate and maintain efficient performance of the Cereal Packaging equipment and line to meet production standards and customer demands.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Packages product and fills out production, packaging, and quality assurance reports.
• Ensures that good quality packed products enter the warehouse.
• Checks that all bags bales and boxes are sealed correctly before leaving packaging area.
• Performs ongoing checks of dates on bags and corrects problems to ensure that each date on packed materials is legible and correctly dated.
• Ensures that all cereal products are correctly transferred from bins or dumping stations. Gives instructions to personnel involved in dumping products, as required.
• Stacks packed products on skids according to established patterns.
• Numbers packed skids to provide identification in case of call back due to quality control.
• Performs quality assurance checks on packed products on shifts if the regular Quality Control person is not available.
• Fills out Hold/Reject signs on packed skids in the event of off-standard quality before the product enters the warehouse.
• Ensures a sanitary condition of packaging equipment and workspace while packaging is in process.
• Cleans work area and equipment at end of shift, with all rerun/feed bags emptied at the warehouse dumping station.
• Cleans up and corrects any spills of product in the product transfer system due to changeovers, plug-ups and broken or leaking systems.
• Must be aware of critical control points as they relate to product liability.
• Works responsibly throughout scheduled shifts.
• Responsible for compliance with Canada Labour Occupational Health and Safety requirements and company safety standards.
• Follows Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) while performing tasks in production areas.
• Performs all other related duties and assignments, including training, as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Aptitude for operating computerized packing equipment.

• Self-starter, with the ability to use initiative, but also able to work as part of a team.

• Good working relationship with supervisors, warehouse team members and other departmental staff.

• Mechanical aptitude for diagnosing and solving problems with or without assistance from maintenance.

• Available for shiftwork as required.