Packaging Operator - Jobs in Altona, MB

Job Description

Buffalo Creek Mills is an oat processing facility located one mile north of Altona, Manitoba. As a company, we take pride in making a positive impact on our local and global communities by providing quality food-safe oat products.Our company values individuals who take initiative to create a positive work environment, embrace teamwork, and want to grow together with the company. Buffalo Creek Mills is successful because of the hard-working, passionate, and authentic people who work here. If this speaks to you and the values that you hold, a career at Buffalo Creek Mills may be right for you.Job Purpose: The responsibility of the Packaging Operator is to continuously operate the packaging equipment and fulfill work orders as outlined by the Packaging Shift Lead. This role will complete a variety of tasks including operation, monitoring, and testing of the equipment, as well as documentation, minor maintenance, and housekeeping that is needed to meet packaging requirements.Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible to follow the daily work orders and instructions as outlined by the Packaging Shift Lead.
• Responsible to perform bagging and toting tasks, including the operation of the bag filler, air table, and forklift.
• Responsible to ensure the correct pallets and slip sheets are stocked on the palletizer.
• Responsible to monitor the metal detector rejects, ensuring that they are removed from the packaging line.
• Responsible to ensure the assigned orders are completed correctly and on-time.
• Responsible to take samples of the product.
• Responsible to ensure pallets are moved from the packaging line into the designated location in the warehouse.
• Responsible to perform minor maintenance which includes trouble shooting, diagnosing, and general repairs of packaging equipment.
• Responsible to complete traceability and inspection documentation.
• Responsible to maintain a clean and organized work environment by sweeping, cleaning up excess product, and general cleanup throughout the packaging area.
• Responsible to comply with all Health & Safety, Food Safety, and Human Resource policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned by the Packaging Shift Lead.

Preferred Characteristics:

• Ability to take initiative and problem solve.
• Ability to operate a forklift.
• General mechanical knowledge, and the ability to troubleshoot.
• Experience working in packaging operations.
• Experience in a food safe environment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Ability to take direction.
• Valid driver’s license.

Employment:

• Full time, Monday to Saturday, 7:00am to 7:00pm or 7:00pm to 7:00am.
• Start date of July 11, 2022.

Salary and Benefits:

• Wage is based on the Level 1 category of the remuneration policy.
• Competitive benefits package is required.
• Group retirement savings plan is available.

Job Type: Full-timeSalary: $15.50-$19.00 per hourAdditional pay:

• Overtime pay

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift

Application question(s):

• Are you legally entitled to work in Canada

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (preferred)
• Night Shift (preferred)

Expected start date: 2022-07-11Quick Apply

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