Production Flour Packer

**General Purpose**:
The incumbent will be responsible for the effective and efficient packaging of milled product and will assist in the warehouse as needed.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Operates and maintains efficient performance on flour packaging line(s).
- Ensures that flour transfer is made from correct flour bin.
- Ensures that only good quality packed product enters warehouse.
- Ensures all bags are folded, sealed and wrapped correctly before leaving packaging area.
- Completion of ongoing checks of code dates and correction of any problems to ensure that each packed bag leaving the packaging area is readable and dated correctly.
- Ensures bags are dated correctly before entering warehouse.
- Ensures changeovers and adjustments are made to accommodate different bag sizes.
- Ensures all packed products are stacked on skids in a correct way according to pattern.
- Ensures all skids with packed product are numbered to provide an easy identification in case of call back.
- Performs quality assurance checks, records them and applies filled out Hold/Reject signs on skids for any off-standard product.
- Fills out production reports.
- Maintains good sanitary condition in working area and packaging equipment while packaging is in process, as well all re-run/feed bags being emptied at warehouse dumping station.
- Leaves packaging area and equipment at end of shift in a clean sanitary condition, with all re-run/feed bags being emptied at warehouse dumping station.
- Maintains all production machinery in good operating condition, in co-operation with Maintenance Department. Advises supervisor of problems.
- Corrects and cleans up any spills of product in the product transfer system being used (plug-ups, broken lines, etc.).
- Reports sanitation issues to supervisor.
- Is aware of critical control points as they relate to product liability.
- Responsible for compliance with Canada Labour Occupational Health and Safety requirements and company safety standards.
- Follow Good Manufacturing (GMP’s) while performing tasks in production areas.
- Performs all other related duties, including training, as required.

**REQUIREMENTS**:

- Grade 12 or equivalent.
- Self-motivated team player with a strong work ethic able to work independently as well as with cross departmental team members.
- Available for shift work as well as work on weekends, holidays and call outs as required.

**Salary**: $21.55-$24.86 per hour

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Armstrong, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- warehouse: 1 year (preferred)

**Salary**: $21.55-$24.86 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off

Schedule:

- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

- ARMSTRONG, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: One location