Drop Packager

Blommer Chocolate Company; Campbellford; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading chocolate manufacturing firm in Campbellford, ON, is seeking a Drop Packager to join their production team. Responsibilities include preparing boxes for the production line, inspecting finished products, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Ideal candidates will have attention to detail and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. This role involves physical activities, including lifting and operating machinery, ensuring a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods.
• Capability to set up, adjust, and operate machinery.
• Regular bending, stooping, and reaching required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare boxes for production line.
• Load finished product and inspect for quality.
• Ensure compliance with FDA HACCP guidelines.

Skills

Able to follow clear instructions

Able to read and write English

Basic technology skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Problem-solving skills

Job description

Blommer Chocolate Company, Campbellford, ON

Full Time, Drop Packager location.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare boxes for production line: record empty weight, add liner, stamp product line, affix product labels
• Load finished product off the production line and visually inspect to ensure appearance is appropriate for the product
• Ensure scale is working and container is filling to proper weight, seal containers and load onto pallet. If appropriate, wrap completed pallet for shipping
• Report any defective materials, missing or damaged tools to the Supervisor
• Maintain work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition
• Ensure critical control point compliance documenting US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) results, magnet cleaning, downtime, waste generation; Report any non-conformities
• Rotate into other production areas and perform additional duties where resources may be needed
• Collaborate with co-workers on the plant floor throughout production cycle
• Pick up other tasks that may be needed during downtime (maintaining clean work areas, etc.)
• Operate within the Blommer core values of respect and care for others

Note: The employer reserves the right to change or assign other duties to this position

Physical Requirements

• Able to remain in a stationary position (sitting or standing) for prolonged periods of time
• Able to set up, adjust and operate machinery
• Regularly required to bend, stoop, and reach
• Able to observe and detect issues
• Occasionally ascend/descend stairs
• Occasionally move materials weighing up to 50 pounds on a repetitive basis
• Constantly operate within a manufacturing product environment – daily exposure to noise, dust and variation in temperature (hot/cold)

Safety, Quality and Hygiene Requirements

• Operate with a focus on safety and quality, while maintaining a sanitary work environment
• Comply with Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) Lockout/Tagout requirements for hazardous energy sources
• Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) to ensure that products are consistently produced and controlled according to quality standards
• Adhere to FDA HACCP guidelines
• Adhere to Allergen Management best practices for food manufacturers
• Comply with workplace uniform requirements and safety gear
• Maintain compliance with all company policies, procedures and code of conduct

Skills and Work Experience Requirements

• Able to follow clear instructions
• Able to read and write English to perform tasks successfully
• Basic technology skills to record data into computer or electronic tablet
• Continuous attention to details in performing all tasks
• Comfortable working as an individual contributor as well as with a team, as required
• Expected to identify, communicate/escalate and problem-solve as issues arise

To Apply

https://www.blommer.com/careers.php