Bulk Packaging Operator T4

Natural Factors; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP contributions

Healthcare

Health spending account

Wellness days

Employee appreciation events

Product discount/allowance

Job summary

Natural Factors in Kelowna, BC, is looking for a Bulk Packaging Operator to package bulk gelatin capsules following SOPs and GMP requirements in a fast-paced setting.

You will maintain and operate packaging equipment, perform in-process quality checks, disassemble and clean machinery, and complete paperwork with a strong emphasis on accuracy and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Experience packaging products and operating packaging equipment.
• Comfortable in a physically demanding environment with lifting up to 11kg.
• Strong English communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and operate packaging equipment safely and efficiently.
• Perform regular in-process quality checks.
• Disassemble, clean and reassemble packaging equipment.

Skills

Mathematical aptitude

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Team player

Attention to detail

Tools

Warehouse Management System

Job description

Wage Scales:

Level 1 - $20.45 - $23.14

Level 2 - $23.14 - $26.37

Level 3 - $26.37 – $29.60

Shift: Team 4 - Wed - Sat 0600-18110/Thur- Sat 0600-1810

The Opportunity:

Are you looking for stable hours with competitive wages and excellent benefits? How about the opportunity to work with great people in a clean environment withstate-of-the-arequipment? We would love to hear from you especially if you have experience packaging products!

We are a growing BC business and one of Canada’s leading manufacturers of nutritional supplements, dedicated to enhancing the wellbeing of our customers.

Job Summary:

The BulkPackaging Operatorpackages bulk gelatin capsules in accordance with packaging instructions, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’S) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) requirements,while taking into consideration the company’s commitment to our seven Core Values such as sustainability (people, the planet, and profit) in the planning and implementation of all actions related to the area of responsibility.

In this role you will:

• Maintain and operate equipment in a safe and efficient manner
• Perform regular quality in process checks
• Disassemble, clean and re-assemble packaging equipment
• Inspect gelatin capsules for defects
• Accurately complete all necessary paperwork

You have:

• The ability to work with your hands and keepup in a physically demanding environment
• An inclination for keeping yourself and others safe while working in a fast-paced high-output setting
• A strong understanding ofthe English language to effectively communicate with your team
• Strong mathematical,mechanicalandtroubleshooting skills
• The capability to work in a team-based environment to effectively meet deadlines

You want to:

• Learn or build onpreviouspackaging experience
• Work for a company that places emphasis on producinghigh-quality products
• Work with your hands to change,adjustandclean equipment and machine parts as needed

You get:

• A competitivewageand the opportunity to grow
• Great benefits, includingRRSPcontributions, healthcare, health and personal spending accounts, wellness days, employee appreciation events and $200per yearto spend on company products in addition to employee discount pricing
• The opportunity to work with great people, the ability to influence and lead change within a company dedicated to continuous improvement

Technical

• Ability to communicate in the English language, both written and verbal
• Mathematical and mechanical aptitude
• Ability to learn and use company specific software, such as the Warehouse Management System
• Previous experience with operation and setup of packaging equipment an asset
• Previous production and GMP experience an asset

Attributes

• Must have the ability to work in and create a team atmosphere
• Capable of performing all job duties in a fast-paced environment, including lifting up to 11kgs and standing for extended periods
• Excellent attention to detail and follows directions well
• Regular, predictable attendance is an essential function of this job