Operator, Automatic Bagging-1

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company; Guelph; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural company in Ontario is seeking an Automated Bagging Line Operator. In this role, you will ensure the safe operation of various packaging equipment while maintaining high quality standards. Ideal candidates will possess basic math skills, a high school diploma, and the ability to work autonomously within a team. This position may require holiday and weekend work. Join us for a dynamic work environment!

Qualifications

• Must be able to do basic math functions such as adding, subtracting, and dividing.
• Ability to understand how an operator interface works.
• Basic knowledge of mechanics and computers is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Operate bagger, palletizer, and other packaging equipment safely and efficiently.
• Perform necessary quality tests and make reports for production.
• Ensure proper functioning of equipment and perform routine maintenance.

Skills

Basic math functions

Autonomy

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Packing machines

Computers

Job description

Here at Scotts Miracle-Gro there is no such thing as a typical day. Our culture is constantly energized by new and exciting growth opportunities and at a rapid pace. Below are details on an open job. If the role interests you and you would like to be considered we encourage you to apply!

Position Scope / Impact of Error

Accountable to the Production Supervisor, the Automated Bagging Line Operator participates as an integral member of the Canada Supply Chain team and performs duties in accordance with the mandate and priorities of Scotts Canada Ltd. The Automated Bagging Line Operator is responsible for the safe operation of the bagger, palletizer, packer, jet printer and labelers. He/she must also carry out the necessary quality tests, and make the necessary reports, both for quality and production (stoppages, consumption, quantities produced). He/she must communicate regularly with the quality control technician or the production supervisor for production or quality problems. The operator must also ensure that his/her equipment is working properly, in collaboration with the electromechanics if necessary.

Impact of recommendations, decisions and actions made by the incumbent: Moderate to High

Position Authority

The Automated Bagging Line Operator makes recommendations to the Production Supervisor (or designate) who makes the final decision.

Position Overview

The Automated Bagging Line Operator’s primary responsibilities revolve around placing products safely and efficiently into appropriate packages and ensuring its quality. They are required to keep up with production rates while maintaining a smooth production line, which includes handling equipment, working with plant operators and other staff, while observing proper safety and quality, and upholding company environmental health and safety policies and procedures. As an Automated Bagging Line Operator, you must be aware of the production schedule and proper equipment cleaning procedures.

The Automated Bagging Line Operator may be required to work on holidays and weekends from time to time.

Specific Accountabilities

• Operate bagger, palletizer, wrapper, jet printer and labellers simultaneously while checking seal quality, volume and weight in bags and bag appearance.
• Check current and future production orders to avoid mix-ups or production delays.
• Ensure correct packaging and stacking on pallets is used.
• Ensure proper functioning of equipment under responsibility and perform routine maintenance if necessary.
• Remove damaged wrapped items from the machine and separate rejected items.
• Attach identification labels to finished packaged items, such as batch numbers or shipping destinations.
• Store and sort products for operation of packaging or filling machines, and replenish packaging supplies.
• Shut down or reset machines in case of malfunction, clear machine jams and report recurring faults to a supervisor or team leader; complete productivity reports as required.
• Observe machine operation to ensure quality and compliance of filled or wrapped products to company quality standards.
• Start the machine by switching on the controls.
• Pack product into the form in which it will be shipped, e.g., fill bags of soil, mulch from a chute or spout.
• Count and record finished and rejected packaged items.
• Clean and remove damaged or otherwise inferior materials to prepare raw products for processing.
• Clean packing containers, align and stuff crates or assemble cartons to prepare products for packing.
• Sort, classify, weigh and inspect products, checking and adjusting product weights or measurements to meet specifications.
• Clean, oil and make minor adjustments or repairs to machines and equipment, such as adjusting valves, guides, replacing heat tape, etc.
• Monitor the production line for problems such as stacking, jamming or seals that are not properly sealed, and adjust flow, speed or temperature of the machines.
• Supply materials to spindles, conveyors, hoppers or other feeders and unload packaged products.
• Adjust machine components and machine tension and pressure to suit product size or processing angle.
• Follow procedures for transporting and storing rolls of packaging/film.
• Perform necessary quality tests, such as volume checks, weighing, sealing tests, sampling, and data recording.
• Collaborate with quality control to recover broken or damaged bags.
• Participate in occasional plastic testing.
• Assist floor operator in palletizing/reworking incomplete pallets.
• Communicate regularly with the mixing plant or quality control technician in case of product shortages, weight variations or other quality issues.
• Adhere to company quality standards applicable to the workstation.
• Adhere to health and safety standards applicable to the workstation.
• Carry out any additional tasks assigned, e.g., keep mixing and bagging areas clean and tidy.

Requisite Qualifications

Preferred education level is a High School Diploma.

• Must be able to do basic math functions such as adding, subtracting, and dividing.
• Ability to understand how an operator interface works.
• Basic knowledge of mechanics and computers, an asset.
• Sense of responsibility.
• Ability to troubleshoot by determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
• Autonomy.
• Professional and organized.
• Able to work in a team.
• Concern for work well done.
• Punctual and diligent.

Scotts is an EEO Employer.