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] 

•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

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