Equipment Operator

Arterra Wines Canada; Oliver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits and Pension Plan

Product Allowances

Safe Ride Home Program

Tuition reimbursement

Training & Development Programs

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Job summary

Arterra Wines Canada is seeking a Packaging Equipment Operator to manage filler head operations, palletizing, and wrapping equipment for liquid bladders. The role ensures safe setup, efficient packaging, and adherence to quality controls throughout the shift.

Responsibilities include coordinating daily production with the schedule, safeguarding blend tank connections, and collaborating with maintenance to resolve issues while maintaining sanitation standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Experience operating packaging equipment and conveyors is a plus.
• Ability to read and follow production schedules and quality checks.

Responsibilities

• Plan daily activities to meet the production schedule.
• Ensure proper blend tank hookups when packaging product.
• Collaborate with maintenance to troubleshoot equipment issues.
• Verify weight and QC checks to meet quality parameters.
• Communicate with production manager on constraints to adjust packaging schedule.
• Maintain FIFO for raw materials and improve inventory control.
• Assist in sanitation policies and procedures.

Skills

Efficiency

Attention to detail

Yield measurements

Forklift operation

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Job Description

The Packaging Equipment Operator is responsible for the operation of filler head and nearby equipment required to package liquid bladders. The operator ensures all equipment is operating correctly and efficiently. The operator also controls the mixing and flow of product through the packaging system as well as equipment cleanliness and sanitation throughout the day. The operator is responsible for the safe setup and operation of the automated palletizer as well as the automated pallet wrapping equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Plans daily activities to deliver finished wine blends in accordance with the daily production schedule.
• Assures proper blend tank hookups when packaging product.
• Works in cooperation with maintenance personnel to find and fix equipment issues
• Ensures that product quality parameters are met at all times in the filling processes by verifying weight measurements as well as other QC checks as directed.
• Communicates with the Production Manager on potential filling constraints to assist in organizing the short-term packaging schedule.
• Uses inventory principle (FIFO) for proper raw material rotation.
• In cooperation with the Production Manager identifies, develops and implements systems to improve inventory control in raw materials.
• Assures compliance with all departmental sanitation policies and procedures.
• Applies knowledge and skills to resolve filling quality issues.
• Participates in inventory physical counts.
• Any other tasks that may be assigned.

Working Conditions

• Manages daily workload and prioritizes work to be done according to specific deadlines and production schedule.
• Communicates with Kitchener Operations employees and QA/maintenance staff.
• Substantial attention to detail in all aspects of duties.
• Trouble shoots and solves problems as they arise in an efficient and communicative way
• Noisy, physically demanding, repetitive lifting up to 60 pounds

What You Bring

• Efficiency and effectiveness
• Administrative accuracy
• Yield measurements
• Communications with other employees
• Meet plans and objectives
• Decision making and problem solving
• Experienced forklift operator
• Education: Minimum of Grade 12 or equivalent
• This position may require physical effort which entails lifting & moving up to and including 60 lbs

What We Offer

• Benefits and Pension Plan
• Product Allowances & Safe Ride Home Program
• An organization that cares about Corporate Social Responsibility
• Tuition reimbursement
• Training & Development Programs
• An opportunity to learn about the world of wine
• Compensation range $21.49- $27.96 per hour

We are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that reflects the diverse population it serves and we encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We are also committed to preventing and removing barriers to employment for people with disabilities, and we invite you to inform us should you have any accessibility or accommodation needs.