Plant Packager

Plant Packager (Temporary) - (2400000E)

Description

**EXPLORE THE POTENTIAL OF BEING PART OF SOMETHING CLEARLY ESSENTIAL**

**We are currently hiring Temporary Plant Packager to join the team at our facility in Wynyard, Saskatchewan.**

Compass Minerals’ Wynyard Mechanical Evaporation Plant is located on Big Quill Lake. The plant is Canada’s largest producer of sulfate of potash (SOP). The site uses two unique processes to produce SOP: ion exchange process and glaserite process. SOP from this site is used for the pharmaceutical, medical, food and fertilizer industries, and other industrial uses.

The Wynyard Plant is located right on Big Quill Lake, in a friendly community of 1,800, situated 50 minutes from the city of Humboldt and a 2 hour drive from Saskatoon.

**HOW WILL YOU CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM?**

This position is a labor position with heavy lifting and forklift operation. Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of packaging equipment and palletizer and must provide accurate production reports. Must meet established production levels depending on product/bag configuration.

**Essential Duties and Responsibilities **include but are not limited to the following: _(Management reserves the right to add or modify the duties and responsibilities at any time.)_
- Support and participate actively in all site-level Environmental, Health, and Safety initiatives.
- Check production schedules. Determine that appropriate/adequate materials including bags, pallets and slipsheets are available.
- Analyze functional deficiencies and make the appropriate mechanical adjustments, which will optimize production capabilities and minimize machine downtime.
- Responsible for starting machine operation.
- Continually monitor the machine production efficiency. Ensure bags are loaded, sealed, moved, and palletized in alignment with production and quality requirements.
- Record product, packaging, and other information on specified forms with accuracy.
- Load and unload materials as required.
- Maintain the equipment in a safe working condition and follow all safety rules in the operation of the machine.
- Maintain a clean work area including the bagger, palletizer, forklift, and all related equipment.
- Clear minor jams as needed. Promptly report problems including programming, electrical, or mechanical complications to the Maintenance Department and/or Operations Department for resolution.
- Must be able to support and cover different day and night shifts.
- Be able to learn and operate both Ion Exchange and Glaserite process systems and contribute as a cross-functional Operations team member.

**Qualifications**:
**WHAT SHOULD YOU BRING TO THE ROLE?**
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to carry out each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required._ _Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. _
- Must have a valid SK driver’s license and be able to provide a driver’s abstract. Proficiency in simple mathematics is a definite asset. Basic shop skills such as using hand tools.

**Education and Experience**: High school diploma. Experience successfully operating production machinery.

**Computer Skills**:Able to use HMI screens when needed. Able to use a printer and its software.
- To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:_

**Safety**_ _**:

- Individual must have sound and proven safety record demonstrating a clear understanding of safety conscientiousness and motivated interest in establishing a safe work environment.

**Interpersonal Skills** - Ability to present issues clearly and concisely in individual and group settings. Ability to professionally resolve conflict situations and focus on solutions to problem situations. Willingness to support others.

**Written Communication** - Concise, complete, and well-organized written communication is essential.

**Planning/Organizing** - Must have the ability to plan, organize, coordinate and follow-up on assignments, as well as establish procedures and ensure compliance independently and effectively, including when under stress.

**Professionalism** - Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; follows through on commitments.

**Quality** - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality and efficiency; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality and continuous improvement.

**Language Skills**:_The abilities listed are representative of the level of competency the incumbent needs to effectively perform the essential duties. These specific abilities may or may not be required for this position._

Ability to read, analyze and interpret job related informa