Packaging Technician, Canada

Reporting to the Packaging Manager the job holder ensures the packaging of the produced volumes and the shipment of defect-free products to our customers while working in a safe manner. Ensuring established volumes of quality products are packaged and ready to ship to our customers and contributing to the establishment and maintenance of a safe workplace will contribute to the success of the company.

Qualified and experienced applicants for this position only are asked to email their resume and cover letter to: [email protected]

Responsibilities

• Directly responsible for ensuring that all health, safety and security procedures are observed and maintained at all times.
• Operate the packaging lines to produce defect-free product and assist with any required trouble-shooting or maintenance activities as needed.
• Assist production team with any finished product related issues as necessary.
• Follow all HACCP, ISO, FSSC requirements to ensure product quality and safety
• Strictly adhere to rules, policies, procedures, instructions, regulations, and signs
• Operate / Use equipment after completing all pre-use inspections and checklists to ensure the equipment is defect free and safety devices / guards are in place and effective.
• Report immediately any incident, condition or practice which may or has pose a risk to people, equipment, property, materials, product or the facility to your supervisor
• Wear approved personal protective equipment as directed
• Use proper lifting techniques when manual material handling is required
• Stay clear of overhead loads
• Protect yourself and fellow employees by keeping work areas and grounds tidy at all times
• Maintain good housekeeping practices within the areas of responsibility, including 5S and Kaizen initiatives while striving to be audit ready at all times.
• Store chemicals in safe containers and with proper identification
• Attend training and implement techniques / knowledge on the job. Seek clarification as required.
• Participating in the identification

Qualifications Ontario Secondary School Graduation Diploma (or equivalent)

• Minimum of 2-years of work experience
• Certification and experience in the operation of a tow motor
• Computer experience in Word, Excel, SAP
• DCS experience is an asset
• Confident, collaborative personality
• Helpful and reliable work ethic to support a team-based environment