Package Machine Operator 1- #7635 – L
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SunOpta Inc.
POSITION TITLE: Package Machine Operator I
CLASSIFICATION: Hourly
DEPARTMENT: 6510 Packaging
REPORTING TO: Production Manager
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
- 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)
Full-time, Permanent
Salary: $19.75 per hour
Shift premiums for afternoon and night shifts
Benefits at 3 months
Employee Assistance Program
RRSP Matching Program
Paid Time Off
Company Events
SunOpta Overview:
SunOpta Inc. is a leader in the plant-based foods and beverages, fruit-based foods and beverages, and organic ingredient sourcing industries. SunOpta is focused on sustainability and specializes in the sourcing, processing, and packaging of organic, conventional, non-GMO food products.
SunOpta is looking for talented individuals that demonstrate our most valued behaviors: Passion, Dedication, Speed, Entrepreneurship, Customer-Centricity, and Problem-Solver, to help create a brighter, healthier, and sustainable future of food!
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.