Packer

Silgan Containers; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Silgan Containers is seeking a Packer to ensure the packing department runs efficiently and to assist other departments as needed. The role involves preparing items for shipment, loading onto pallets or into trailers, and maintaining high-quality standards in a fast-paced environment.

The Packer will maintain safe working practices, train new employees, and support ongoing production with attention to detail and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Must be able to stand for long periods.
• Excellent communication and organization skills.
• An ability to lift 10 lbs.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Able to work a rotating shift schedule.

Responsibilities

• Load product from production lines into trailers efficiently.
• Monitor, clear and reset production lines.
• Maintain smooth product flow and notify operator when there is an issue.
• Assist Machine Operators with the start-up and shut down of machines.
• Visually check all product for quality and discard defects.
• Operate and monitor the semi-automatic bagger.
• Inspect bagging machines and reset as needed.
• Identify and communicate safety hazards and concerns.
• Complete daily quality control reports and investigations.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Grind up rejected bottles and keep area clean.
• Assist and train new employees.
• Support other departments as needed.
• Complete required monthly safety training.
• Adhere to company safety policies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team player

Organizational skills

Job description

Job Description

Summary

The Packer is responsible for ensuring efficient operation of the packing department as well as assisting with other departments within the facility. This position helps guarantee that all manufactured items are ready for shipment by placing them onto pallets or into trailers, and preparing them for transport

This position must have an acute attention to detail with an ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Load product from production lines into trailers efficiently
• Monitor, clear and reset production lines
• Maintain smooth product flow and notify operator when there is an issue
• Assist Machine Operators with the start-up and shut down of machines
• Visually check all product ensuring it’s of the highest quality and dispose of any defective items
• Operate and monitor the semi-automatic bagger
• Continually inspect all bagging machines ensuring efficiency and effectiveness and reset machines when needed
• Identify and communicate all potential safety hazards and concerns
• Complete daily quality control reports, inspections and investigations with supervisor
• Continually maintain a safe and clean work environment
• Grind up rejected bottles and keep area safe and clean of debris
• Assist and train all new employees
• Support other departments as needed
• Complete all required monthly safety training
• Always adhere to company safety policies
• Ensure all policies and procedures are followed
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Must be able to stand for long periods of time
• Remain focused and efficient while conducting repetitive tasks and working within tight deadlines
• Excellent communication and organization skills
• An ability to lift 10 lbs.
• High level of integrity and work ethic
• An ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Able to work a rotating shift schedule

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER (Non-Canada)

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.

Silgan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or the presence of a disability, which would not prevent the performance of essential job duties with, or without reasonable accommodation of any other protective status.

Silgan is a drug-free workplace.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER – Canada

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to accommodate individuals with disabilities. Silgan endeavors to provide accommodations to individuals with disabilities to perform their essential job duties as long as the accommodation does not pose an undue hardship on the company’s operations and does not pose a direct threat of substantial harm to the employee or others.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Employment is always subject to the Silgan’s rights as employer, including the right to end employment in accordance with Provincial Law.

Silgan is an equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to any ground protected under Provincial human rights laws.

Silgan is a drug-free workplace.