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Position Title: Packaging Operator
Position Type: Regular - Full-Time
Position Location: Coaldale
Grade: Scale 08
Requisition ID: 31208


Summary:


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 (OSI PI) 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 minimal supervision.
  

• Mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills to minimize performance issues.
  

• Willing to work and adapt to cold temperatures.
  

• Preference will be given to candidates with a minimum of Grade 12 education.
  

• 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.
  

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Job Family: Manufacturing
Division: NA Potato Manufacturing
Department: CDL Potato Packaging Plant 2
Location(s): CA - Canada : Alberta : Coaldale
Company: Mc Cain Foods (Canada)