Extrusion Apprentice — Food-Grade Packaging Operator

Hood Packaging Corporation; Montreal; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Development

Job summary

Hood Packaging Corporation in Montreal is seeking an Apprentice at our Montreal Plant to support extrusion operations, learn resin-to-film processing, and contribute to efficient, safe production.

Under supervision, you will set up and operate the extruder, monitor quality and safety compliance with SQF/HACCP, and collaborate with a skilled team to meet production targets in a fast-paced food packaging environment.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with SQF and HACCP principles.
• Fluency in French, both spoken and written.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively and foster teamwork.
• Honest, motivated, disciplined, energetic, and punctual.
• Strong ability to prioritize, with a sense of responsibility and initiative.
• Collaborative, available, good judgment, self-motivated, proactive, methodical, organized, and versatile.
• Strong problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and operate the extruder to transform resin into rolls of plastic film.
• Follow quality and safety policies to maintain SQF certification.

Skills

SQF HACCP knowledge

French fluency

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Communication

Problem-solving

Reliability punctuality

Organized / methodical

Job description

Hood Packaging Corporation offers an environment that encourages innovation and delivers creative solutions for our customers!

EXCELLENT BENEFIT OPTIONS

• Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Development

POSITION

Hood Packaging Corporation is seeking an experienced Apprentice for our Montreal Plant.

SCOPE OF POSITION

Under the supervision of the Production Supervisor, the apprentice is responsible for preparing and operating the extruder to transform resin into rolls of plastic film. Given the food industry customers served by Hood Packaging and the risks associated with our manufacturing activities, the incumbent must commit to complying with all quality and safety policies to ensure the continued maintenance of SQF certification.

FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Familiarity with SQF and HACCP principles.
• Fluency in French, both spoken and written.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively and foster teamwork.
• Honest, motivated, disciplined, energetic, and punctual.
• Strong ability to prioritize, with a sense of responsibility and initiative.
• Collaborative, available, good judgment, self-motivated, proactive, methodical, organized, and versatile.
• Strong problem-solving skills.

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Hood Packaging Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and considers applications for all positions without regard to race, gender, religion, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, the presence of non-job-related medical condition or handicap, or any other legally protected status.