Packaging Machine Operator

3 weeks ago


St Davids, Canada SunOpta Full time

**SunOpta Overview**:
SunOpta Inc. is a leader in the plant-based foods and beverages, fruit-based foods and beverages, and organic ingredient sourcing industries. SunOpta is focused on sustainability and specializes in the sourcing, processing, and packaging of organic, conventional, non-GMO food products.

SunOpta is looking for talented individuals that demonstrate our most valued behaviors: Passion, Dedication, Speed, Entrepreneurship, Customer-Centricity, and Problem-Solver, to help create a brighter, healthier, and sustainable future of food

Why join our team?
- Full-time, Permanent
- Competitive Salary: $20.50 per hour Day Shift, $21.00 per hour Afternon Shift, $21.50 per hour Night Shift
- Rotational 12 Hour Shifts (Days - 7:00 am to 7:00 pm) and (Afternoon / Nights - 7:00 pm to 7:00 am)
- Shift premiums for afternoon and night shifts
- Company Paid Benefits at 3 months
- Company Paid Employee Assistance Program
- Voluntary RRSP Matching Program
- Paid Time Off
- Fun and exciting company Events

**Summary**:
This position is responsible for the safe operation of Packaging Equipment including but not limited to the following; Horizontal Wrapper, Vertical Form and Fill, Cartoners, Pallet Wrappers, Guillotine and Tumbling Drum.

**Essential Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Set up, adjust and operate production packaging equipment according to the production schedule.
- Trouble shoot equipment deficiencies and assist with corrective action.
- Ensure proper packaging materials are being utilized according to production schedule.
- Measure and reduce scrap and rework.
- Perform basic Quality Control functions, i.e. Carton and Case code verification.
- Record and document equipment downtime, line efficiency and throughput.
- Clean and sanitize primary packaging equipment when required.
- Transport finished goods throughout plant manually and or using powered equipment.
- Must adhere to all Good Manufacturing Practices and Safety Policies.
- Responsible for Food Safety and reporting any non-compliance issues to their immediate supervisor.
- Wear PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) when required.
- Responsible for ensuring work area is clean and organized.
- All other duties as assigned.

**Minimum Qualifications**:

- Minimum High School
- 2 years of experience in a food manufacturing environment preferred

**Preferred Qualifications**:

- Strong knowledge of packaging (manufacturing) equipment

**Knowledge and Skills**:

- Ability to use critical thinking to plan and problem-solve
- Experience with Oracle preferred
- Good verbal, written and multi-tasking skills, can do attitude

**Additional Considerations**:

- The location for this role is St. Davids, Ontario
- Must be able to complete a background check

**Work Environment/Physical Demands**:

- 100% of the work is performed in a production environment
- Must be available to work weekly rotating shifts: days, afternoons, nights
- Must be available to work weekends
- Must be able to stand/walk for majority of the shift
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to work independently with mínimal supervision or with a team
- Competency in performing multiple tasks
- Ability to organize and prioritize
- Must have reliable transportation (location is off bus route)

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.



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