Package Equipment Operator

Morton Salt, Inc.; Belle Plaine; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Windsor Salt is hiring a Package Equipment Operator to join our Belle Plaine production facility. This role involves operating packaging lines and equipment to produce a wide range of salt products with a strong commitment to safety and food-grade quality standards.

A primary responsibility is to adhere to all FSQR and EHS programs, plus GMP and regulatory guidelines to ensure a safe workplace and high product integrity for all employees and visitors.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; post-secondary education or certifications considered an asset.
• Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing or processing environment is preferred.
• Familiarity with automated and mobile equipment considered an asset.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Understanding of Food Safety Process Controls and their impact on product quality, legality, and safety.
• Physical ability to stoop, twist, bend, reach, climb stairs and ladders, and lift up to 25 kg.

Responsibilities

• Operate bagger and ensure bags are properly filled and coded.
• Operate a forklift or collaborate with the Forklift Operator to promote safety, quality, efficiency, and productivity.
• Maintain production records and perform check-weighing of bags; adjust scales to ensure accurate weights.
• Deliver salt samples to the lab as needed.
• Perform preventive maintenance and minor maintenance on the bag packer and related equipment; assist maintenance personnel with repairs.
• Coordinate salt flow to the bagging station with the Mixer Operator.
• Ensure accurate coding of all bags.
• Follow the daily production schedule, including special products, codes, and palletizing requirements.
• Conduct or assist with monthly spare parts inventory cycle counts and quarterly package/materials inventory counts.
• Monitor and report on low inventory levels of packaging materials or ingredients to the Production Supervisor.
• Strictly adhere to GMP and Food Safety requirements; report all known defects and maintain high standards for product and package quality.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned by the Mill Manager.

Skills

Teamwork

Food Safety

Quality Awareness

Physical Stamina

Education

High School Diploma

Post-secondary Education

Tools

Forklift operation

Automated packaging equipment

Job description

Company Overview

For more than 125 years, Windsor Salt has improved the lives of Canadians by making their food tastier, their roads safer, their pools cleaner, and so much more. From the salt we mine and produce through evaporative processes, Windsor Salt is a trusted authority on salt in Canada and has one of the industry's largest production and distribution networks. We are grateful to be known as a company that cares deeply about our commitment to a culture of zero harm, ensuring product quality, supporting employee well-being and exposure across the mining value chain, and positively impacting the communities we serve.

Job Summary

Windsor Salt is hiring a Package Equipment Operator to join our Belle Plaine production facility. This role involves operating various packaging lines and equipment to produce a wide range of salt products. A strong commitment to safety and adherence to quality standards in a food-grade manufacturing environment is essential.

A primary responsibility of this position is to adhere to all food safety, quality, safety and environmental regulations and programs. This includes the company, federal and state guidelines to ensure we provide a safe work environment for all employees and visitors and drive continuous improvement for all FSQR and EHS programs.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Operate bagger and ensure bags are properly filled and coded.
• Operate a forklift or collaborate with the Forklift Operator to promote safety, quality, efficiency, and productivity.
• Maintain production records and perform check-weighing of bags; adjust scales to ensure accurate weights.
• Deliver salt samples to the lab as needed.
• Perform preventive maintenance and minor maintenance on the bag packer and related equipment; assist maintenance personnel with repairs.
• Coordinate salt flow to the bagging station with the Mixer Operator.
• Ensure accurate coding of all bags.
• Follow the daily production schedule, including special products, codes, and palletizing requirements.
• Conduct or assist with monthly spare parts inventory cycle counts and quarterly package/materials inventory counts.
• Monitor and report on low inventory levels of packaging materials or ingredients to the Production Supervisor.
• Strictly adhere to GMP and Food Safety requirements; report all known defects and maintain high standards for product and package quality.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned by the Mill Manager.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• High school diploma required; post-secondary education or certifications considered an asset.
• Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing or processing environment is preferred.
• Familiarity with automated and mobile equipment considered an asset.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Understanding of Food Safety Process Controls and their impact on product quality, legality, and safety.
• Physical ability to stoop, twist, bend, reach, climb stairs and ladders, and lift up to 25 kg.

Environment

• Exposure to varied temperatures and salt dust.
• Must be able to wear all PPE, including steel-toed boots and safety glasses.