03 Machine Operator

Hood Packaging Corporation; Eastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Hood Packaging Corporation in Ontario is seeking a Bag Machine Operator to run equipment efficiently, minimize waste, and ensure product quality.

You will follow Food Safety and Quality Guidelines, read Work Orders, set up and adjust machines, monitor conditions, and communicate with Supervisors and Lead Hands to maintain smooth production operations.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 Diploma (or equivalent).
• 2-3 years experience in a production environment.
• Must be proficient in English – speak, read and write.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety rules and guidelines.
• Read and understand Work Orders.
• Remove bags from machines for packaging.
• Ensure correct count and quantity of bags in boxes.
• Assemble and label cartons.
• Work to established standards of accuracy and efficiency.
• Keep work area clean and monitor machine running conditions.
• Communicate with co-workers and management.
• Take direction from Supervisor and Lead Hands.

Skills

Mechanical Aptitude

English proficiency

Education

Grade 12 Diploma

Job description

The Bag Machine Operator reports to the Production Supervisor. Machine Operator operates machinery in the most efficient manner possible creating a minimum amount of waste. Operator is responsible for the quality and quantity of material being produced. Follow/support Food Safety and Quality Guidelines. Works safely at all times, keeps work area clean and performs duties required for the day-to-day operation of his/her specific work area.

• Demonstrate a commitment to Safety by following safety rules & guidelines.
• Responsible for reporting unsafe conditions or unsafe acts observed during the work shift.
• Correctly reads and understands a Work Order.
• Removes the bags from the machines for packaging.
• Responsible for correct count and quantity of bags in boxes or master containers.
• Assembling and labeling cartons.
• Work is completed within established standards of accuracy and efficiency.
• Able to consistently produce less than 1% of non-conforming product.
• Capable of quickly correcting non-conformances in process.
• Completes set-ups and order changes as required.
• Monitors running conditions on a regular basis.
• Stores material in proper location.
• Assists other operators on machines and helps to move pallets to and from machines.
• Complete Work Orders for Equipment Problems.
• Able to communicate with co-workers and management.
• Able to take direction from Supervisor and Lead Hands.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and experience recommended for the position.

Grade 12 Diploma

EXPERIENCE

• 2 - 3 years experience working in a Production environment.
• Mechanical Aptitude
• Must be proficient in the English language - speak, write and read.

Physical Demand Analysis is available upon request