Packaging Operator

Cavendish Farms; Town of Kensington; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Cavendish Farms is seeking dedicated, team-oriented individuals for our packaging operation team. The Packaging/Processing Operator will operate equipment, perform cleaning and sanitation tasks in the packaging area, and assist co-workers during downtime.

Job rotation is required and trained candidates may be assigned to the crew as needed alongside potential no-operating roles. Training completion is required, and the team collaborates to support startup, shutdown and refresh procedures.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated good work history and attendance record.
• Neat and legible handwriting.
• Mechanically inclined with the ability to learn and operate equipment safely and efficiently.
• Basic computer skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Physical ability to perform all aspects of the job safely.
• Willingness to work overtime as required.
• Willingness to work on any crew or shift assignment.
• Willingness to train and support other operators and trainees as required.
• Successful completion of all required chemical handling training.
• Successful completion of the Forklift Safety Course.
• Must attain an acceptable score on all required aptitude assessments, including: CDAT Assessment; Predictive Index Assessment (Cognitive and Behavioral)

Responsibilities

• Cleaning air hose equipment, opening bags of rejected products, placing them in appropriate bin, and disposing of bags
• Sweep and clean packaging floors
• Perform regular bag checks, complete and document findings
• Conduct metal detector verification every 2 hours or at change over
• Complete hourly coding checks
• Change or add plastic or paper rolls using poly lift
• Replenish tape in case of sealer
• Operate equipment according to predetermined pack plans, completing multiple changeovers per day when required
• Assist in Operational Clean Ups (OCUs), following all procedures and checklists
• Support startup, shutdown and refresh procedure according to standard operating procedures
• Train other operators or trainees in this area when required

Skills

Teamwork

Mechanical aptitude

Basic computer skills

Verbal and written communication

Physical ability

Willingness to work overtime

Willingness to work on any crew/shift

Willingness to train others

Chemical handling training

Forklift safety training

Assessments aptitude (CDAT)

Assessments aptitude (Predictive Index

Education

Forklift Safety Course

Chemical handling training

CDAT Assessment

Predictive Index Assessment (Cognitive and Behavioral)

Tools

Poly lift

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking dedicated and team-oriented individuals to join our packaging operation team. The Packaging/Processing Operator position involves operating various equipment, performing cleaning and sanitation tasks in the packaging area, and assisting co-workers during the downtime. Job rotation is required. Upon completion of the training, successful candidates will be assigned to the crew as needed and may also work in no-operating roles when required.

We are seeking dedicated and team-oriented individuals to join our packaging operation team. The Packaging/Processing Operator position involves operating various equipment, performing cleaning and sanitation tasks in the packaging area, and assisting co-workers during the downtime. Job rotation is required. Upon completion of the training, successful candidates will be assigned to the crew as needed and may also work in no-operating roles when required.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning air hose equipment, opening bags of rejected products, placing them in appropriate bin, and disposing of bags
• Sweep and clean packaging floors
• Perform regular bag checks, complete and document findings
• Conduct metal detector verification every 2 hours or at change over.
• Complete hourly coding checks.
• Change or add plastic or paper rolls using poly lift.
• Replenish tape in case of sealer.
• Operate equipment according to predetermined pack plans, completing multiple changeovers per day when required.
• Assist in Operational Clean Ups (OCUs), following all procedures and checklists.
• Support startup, shutdown and refresh procedure according to standard operating procedures
• Train other operators or trainees in this area when required

Qualifications

• Demonstrated good work history and attendance record
• Neat and legible handwriting
• Mechanically inclined with the ability to learn and operate equipment safely and efficiently
• Basic computer skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Physical ability to perform all aspects of the job safely
• Willingness to work overtime as required
• Willingness to work on any crew or shift assignment
• Willingness to train and support other operators and trainees as required
• Successful completion of all required chemical handling training
• Successful completion of the Forklift Safety Course
• Must attain an acceptable score on all required aptitude assessments, including:
• CDAT Assessment
• Predictive Index Assessment (Cognitive and Behavioral)