Packager

**JOB OBJECTIVE**

The Packager is responsible for the packaging of finished products to prepare them for shipping and distribution. They contribute to overall lasagna production needs in a way that promotes a positive work environment, as well as successful execution of production quotas and maintaining food safety standards.

In addition, the Packager promotes organizational mission and goals, and shows the way to achieve them, as well as influences others to act in support of ideas, programs, and initiatives while getting the team excited about and committed to furthering the organization’s objectives.

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Responsible for the packaging of finished lasagna products in accordance with Company standard operating procedures, policies, and Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) regulations
- Utilize various tools and processing equipment including the packaging line and others as required
- Verify that finished materials meet quality standards of the company by utilizing appropriate quality assurance techniques and tests as directed
- Sanitize all materials and machinery parts at the end of each shift and clean the workspace by following company and CFIA cleanliness standards
- Responsible for adhering to Food Safety, GMP’s, and CFIA standards at all times
- Evaluate operation and condition of equipment and reporting maintenance issues to the Packaging Lead Hand, or Plant Manager in their absence, as needed
- Ability to work at a fast pace to achieve expected production quotas
- Maintain an organized work station including packaging room and warehousing area
- Strive to uphold a safe working environment and be health & safety conscious; actively involved in maintaining and improving a safe work environment
- Ensure Carmen’s Group and brand standards are upheld on a daily basis in accordance with the Marketing team
- Comply with company policies and procedures, especially health and safety rules, use of personal protective equipment and WHMIS
- Other duties as assigned

**QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS**

**Education**
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Food Handlers Certificate an asset

**Equipment**
- Production equipment includes but is not limited to: packaging line, commercial pots, mixers, and grinders
- Various knives and mixing/blending equipment and tools
- Dishwasher
- Ability to operate a forklift and other warehouse equipment an asset

**Experience**
- One to two years food manufacturing experience, preferably in packaging and warehousing operations, an asset
- Experience in a HACCP approved food manufacturing facility an asset
- Excellent oral communication skills required
- Positive interpersonal skills required
- Understanding of food handling and sanitation standards

**LINES OF COMMUNICATION**

**Reporting Relationship**

This position reports directly to the Plant Manager, Mercanti Specialty Foods. Work is controlled through occasional checking of accuracy, quality, and adherence to detailed instructions or through the structured nature of the work itself. Some discretion in decision making may be exercised within predetermined limits and procedures.

**Direct Reports**

This position has no direct reports.

**WORKING CONDITIONS**

Frequent working conditions include:

- Working indoors;
- Standing for long periods of time;
- Constant movement;
- Frequent lifting up to 50 lbs;
- Exposure to heat and kitchen chemicals;
- Exposure to manufacturing equipment, knives, grinder, and other production tools as required;
- Exposure to raw food materials;
- Exposure to chemicals and cleaning substances;
- Extreme temperatures

**Special Working Conditions**
- May be required to work overtime on occasion to meet business needs

Pay: $18.00-$20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking

Work Location: In person