PACKAGING TECHNICIAN

Nortera; Strathroy; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive annual salary

EFAP (employee assistance)

RPP with employer contribution

Tuition reimbursement

Physical activity reimbursement

Referral program

Job summary

Nortera, the North American reference in ready-to-cook vegetables, invites you to join our manufacturing team in Ontario. The starting rate is $20.50 per hour, with continental 12-hour rotating shifts including nights and weekends.

You will help produce healthier, higher quality food for customers and communities while contributing to a strong safety and quality culture. We offer competitive pay and a full range of benefits, plus opportunities for growth, tuition reimbursement, and an employee

Qualifications

• Related experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and changing priorities.
• Strong computer, communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate raw product supply, case erecting and case packing.
• Set up robot and labeling systems accurately.
• Support sanitation to HACCP and Food Safety standards.
• Assist line leader with changeovers to ensure efficiency.
• Handle totes and pallets safely.
• Perform initial quality checks on packaging materials.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Adaptability

Job description

Joining Nortera means choosing opportunities to grow together!

As the North American reference in ready-to-cook vegetables, we are committed to contributing to the well-being of society by providing access to healthy and sustainable food.

Nortera produces major private and retail brands and markets its own brands Arctic Gardens and Del Monte.

Why choose Nortera

• Opportunities to work on inspiring projects in a growing company!
• Competitive annual salary;
• Complete range of social benefits and employee assistance program (EFAP);
• Possibility of contributing to an RPP with employer contribution;
• Reimbursement for tuition fees and physical activity;
• Referral program;
• Environment that fosters learning and professional development;

Starting Rate: $20.50

In this job, you will produce healthier and better-quality food for customers and communities. Please note the shift requirements for this position include 12-hour continental rotating shifts including nights and weekends.

Your daily role:

• Effective and knowledgeable operation of raw product supply, case erecting and case packing, Performing accurate robot and labelling set up;
• Support Sanitation team to ensure all packaging equipment is cleaned and sanitized regularly to HACCP and Food Safety Specifications, Supporting Line Leader to perform effective and efficient changeovers;
• Effective tote components and pallet handling;
• Preliminary quality check on product; verify integrity of packaging materials, coding clarity and legibility;
• Working in compliance with established Safety, HACCP, GMP and Food Safety protocols, reporting all concerns to your supervisor

Your profile:

• Related experience in a manufacturing setting;
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and changing priorities and work independently;
• Strong computer, communication and organizational skills;
• Effective communication skills in order to encourage solution based outcomes;
• A builder of teams and positive work environment;

This job posting relates to a current vacancy within Nortera.

We’re looking for people like you!

Come grow with Nortera!

Although all job applications are considered, only successful applicants will be contacted. The use of masculine gender could have been used without discrimination and only for the purpose of lightening the text. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from a wide variety of candidates in order to staff a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities in which we operate.