Packer - Jobs in Erie, ON

Job Description

Rich’s has been able to pull off something rare in the business world: a culture that successfully blends the latest business practices with family values. That means our associates are able to work for a great company while also benefiting from a work environment that fosters world class professionalism combined with family intimacy. Our benefit offerings are reflective of this unique blend of Life, Work and Family.We are looking for individuals to join our organization as a Packer. This is an entry level position at our Unionized Fort Erie Ontario manufacturing facility.PURPOSE STATEMENTResponsible for hand-packing frozen bread, cinnamon rolls and pizza dough into pre-made boxes for customer shipment. Set-up and maintain proper operation of all carton formers bulk scales, metal check, date code printers in the packing areas. This position may occasionally be asked to assist our mixers with loading ingredients into machines.KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES/OUTCOMESPacks product at all lines. Manually grades, counts frozen dough before final boxing according to product code specifications. Assist in labeling, re-casing, repackaging and rework of productPerforms minor troubling shooting and adjustments on equipmentAdjust conveyors and guides on conveyors for various size product casesSet-up and change build scales for proper packing weightPerform periodic equipment inspections to identify worn parts of malfunctions requiring maintenance supportOn all lines, rework product as assignedOn occasion, on all lines, will act as a mixer helper or light machine helperComplies with all safety, GMP, HACCP, plant policy and other associate and food safety requirementsCollect frozen samplesRemove rejected product scrap receptaclesEnsure proper supplies are in appropriate areas to prevent down time and removing rejected product to scrap receptaclesDuties also include maintaining good housekeeping. On all lines, performs other duties as assignedKNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/EXPERIENCEHigh School Diploma or equivalentMust be able to Read, Write and Speak Basic EnglishMust be a team playerMust be able to work in a cold and hot environmentMust be able to work all shiftsSelf-starterAble to work with minimal supervisionConsiderable amount of standing, walking, use of handsLift up to 50 lbsRich Products provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability. In addition to federal law requirements, Rich Products complies with applicable provincial and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Please contact our HR department if you will require assistance with our recruiting process due to a disability.