Packaging Operator

**Position Title**:Packaging Operator

**Position Type**: Regular - Full-Time

**Position Location**:Coaldale

**Requisition ID**: 31754

**Essential Duties / Responsibilities**:

- Efficiently sets up and operates the bagging machines to obtain maximum bags per minute.
- Monitors packaging waste and takes corrective action to minimize it.
- Ensure proper functioning of product scales.
- Troubleshoots all equipment malfunctions and escalates issues to the maintenance department when required.
- Willing and able to problem solve with the maintenance department.
- Completes all product changeovers including machine adjustments and switching from polyethylene film to paper.
- Ensures that the case packers (Blueprints) are set in such a fashion to satisfy production and quality requirements.
- Ensures that bags and cases are properly sealed, coded and maintain at or below giveaways target by product.
- Must be able to operate bag check weighers, case erectors, X-Ray/Metal Detector and case tapers.
- Maintain good housekeeping throughout the packaging area including 5S and other routinely scheduled tasks including Food Safety Audit and Equipment Asset Care.
- Maintains all required checks and documentation including entering SPC data as directed and written in job procedure.
- Validating CCP per procedure and documenting accordingly.
- Recognize food safety and workmanship concerns and calling them out to leadership immediately to be dealt with accordingly.
- Ability to consume packaging materials in SAP.
- Other related duties as assigned.

**Required Education, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (Competencies)**
- Mathematical ability to perform basic calculations.
- Must be familiar with product flow through packaging area.
- Familiarity with Statistical Process Control software (InfinityQS) and SAP data entry.
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize efficiently using effective time management and organizational skills.
- Physically capable of performing all required duties including some heavy and/or repetitive lifting (up to 50lbs).
- Able to work with mínimal supervision.
- Mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills to minimize performance issues.
- Willing to work and adapt to cold temperatures.
- Must have proven history of safe work habits.
- Must be willing to cross train in other areas.
- Must be willing to work in a team-based atmosphere.
- Must be willing to take Compactor Training.
- Successful completion of a 90-day familiarization period.
- Must be willing to work on any shift.

**Physical Requirements**
- Physically capable of performing all required duties.

**Hourly Rate**
- Start rate: $ 30.55
- After 6 months: $ 31.81
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**Job Family**:Manufacturing
**Division**:NA Potato Manufacturing
**Department**:CDL Potato Production C Team
**Location(s)**: CA - Canada : Alberta : Coaldale

**Company**:McCain Foods (Canada)