Drop Packer 12-hour continental rotation

ssential Duties and Responsibilities:

•  Prepare boxes for production line: record empty weight, add liner, stamp product line, affix product labels


• Load finished product off the production line and visually inspect to ensure appearance is appropriate for the product


• Ensure scale is working and container is filling to proper weight, seal containers and load onto pallet. If appropriate, wrap completed pallet for shipping


• Report any defective materials, missing or damaged tools to the Supervisor


• Maintain work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition


• Ensure critical control point compliance documenting US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) & Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) results, magnet cleaning, downtime, waste generation; Report any non-conformities 


• Rotate into other production areas and perform additional duties where resources may be needed


• Collaborate with co-workers on the plant floor throughout production cycle


• Pick up other tasks that may be needed during downtime (maintaining clean work areas, etc.)


• Operate within the Blommer core values of respect and care for others


• Must be able to work 12 hour shifts, 2 weeks of days, 2 weeks of nights

Note: The employer reserves the right to change or assign other duties to this position

Physical Requirements:

• Able to remain in a stationary position (sitting or standing) for prolonged periods of time


• Able to set up, adjust and operate machinery


• Regularly required to bend, stoop, and reach


• Able to observe and detect issues


• Occasionally ascend/descend stairs


• Occasionally move materials weighing up to 50 pounds on a repetitive basis


• Constantly operate within a manufacturing product environment - daily exposure to noise, dust and variation in temperature (hot/cold)

Safety, Quality and Hygiene Requirements:

• Operate with a focus on safety and quality, while maintaining a sanitary work environment


• Comply with Occupational Health & Safety Act (OHSA), & Lockout/Tagout requirements


• Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) to ensure that products are consistently produced and controlled according to quality standards


• Adhere to HACCP guidelines


• Adhere to Allergen Management best practice for food manufacturers


• Comply with workplace uniform requirements and safety gear


• Maintain compliance with all company policies, procedures and code of conduct

Skills and Work Experience Requirements:

• Able to follow clear instructions


• Able to read and write English to perform tasks successfully


• Basic technology skills to record data into computer or electronic tablet


• Continuous attention to details in performing all tasks


• Comfortable working as an individual contributor as well as with a team, as required


• Expected to identify, communicate/escalate and problem-solve as issues arise

*This is a 12- hour position that rotates on a Continental rotation. The position pay range is $18.55 to $20.74.

Perks and Benefits include company health plan, yearly safety allowance, paid personal time off, and pension contribution after your 1st year, a Sign on Bonus after successful completion of 6 months of continuous employment, you shall be eligible to receive a $1,000.00 CAD sign-on bonus, less applicable taxes and withholdings.