Package Equipment Operator

Windsor Salt Ltd; Saskatchewan; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Package Equipment Operator to join their team. In this role, you will be trained to operate various packaging lines and equipment, ensuring the highest standards of safety and quality in a food-grade manufacturing environment. Your responsibilities will include operating bagging equipment, maintaining production records, and performing preventive maintenance. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a company that values employee well-being and community impact while working in a dynamic and supportive team environment. If you thrive in fast-paced settings and are passionate about quality, this role is for you!

Qualifications

• Experience in fast-paced manufacturing environments is essential.
• Knowledge of food safety processes and GMP is required.

Responsibilities

• Operate packaging lines and maintain production records.
• Perform preventive maintenance on bagging equipment.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Basic maintenance skills

Food safety understanding

Education

High school diploma

Post-secondary education or certifications

Tools

Forklift

Bagging equipment

Job description

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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're 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

The Package Equipment Operator will be trained to operate various packaging lines and equipment used to produce a wide variety of salt and salt products. A high regard for safety and quality specifications in a food grade manufacturing facility is paramount.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Operates bagger and assures bags are filled and coded properly.
• Operate a forklift, or work with the Forklift Operator as a team to promote safety, quality, efficiency, and productivity.
• Maintains production records and check-weighs bags as required. Adjusts scales to maintain proper bag weights. Is responsible for delivering salt samples to the Lab when required.
• Performs preventive maintenance and minor maintenance work on the bag packer and related equipment. Will assist maintenance personnel on repairs to bagger equipment when required.
• Coordinates salt flow to the bagging station with the Mixer Operator.
• Responsible for proper and correct coding of bags.
• Work from a daily production schedule to include special products, codes, or palletizing.
• May be required to conduct or assist with monthly spare parts inventory cycle counts. May be required to conduct accurate quarterly package or materials inventory cycle counts. Monitors and routinely report on low inventory of package materials or ingredients to Production Supervisor.
• Strictly observes GMP and Food Safety requirements; is quality conscious reporting all known defects. Pays close attention to coding, product quality, package quality, GMPs, etc.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by Mill Manager.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Minimum high school diploma, post-secondary education or other certifications will be considered an asset.
• Experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing and processing environment.
• Experience with automated and mobile equipment will be considered an asset.
• Must be able to work productively in a group/team environment.
• Understanding of the recording of Food Safety Process Controls observations on production records/logs and how they pertain to the quality, legality and safety of products.
• Carrying out the job function requires stooping, twisting, bending, reaching, climbing stairs & ladders, and lifting to a maximum of 25 kgs.

Environment

• Varied temperature environment with exposure to salt dust.
• Personal Protective Equipment is required.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Mining