Pouch: Packer

Winpa; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Vision plan

Disability benefits

Job summary

Winpak Division in Winnipeg is seeking a Packer to join the Pouch department on the production floor. The role involves safely inspecting and packing pouches according to established quality standards and output targets.

The position requires rotating 8-hour shifts (days, nights, afternoons) and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, with a focus on accurate paperwork and adherence to safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience communicating with team members (verbal and written).
• Experience with repetitive counting and sorting items.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks involving hand movements.
• Ability to work rotating 8-hour shifts including days, nights, and afternoons.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds (22.5 kg).

Responsibilities

• Inspect and pack pouches/rolls in a safe and efficient manner.
• Maintain product quality according to established standards and achieve maximum kilogram/hour output.
• Assist the Operator by monitoring quality and production speeds and report deviations.
• Lift and handle rolls and boxes for finished goods (up to 50 lbs / 22.5 kg).
• Ensure paperwork such as production reports and line reports are complete and accurate.

Skills

Team communication

Repetitive tasks

Manual handling

Shift flexibility

Job description

Winpak Division is seeking a Packer to join the Pouch department based out of Winnipeg on the 8-hour rotating shift. In this role you will safely and efficiently inspect and pack pouches according to established standards for product quality and outputs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Inspect and pack pouches/rolls in a safe and efficient manner.
• Maintain product quality according to established standards and achieve maximum kilogram/hour output.
• Assist the Operator by monitoring quality and production speeds and report any deviation from the standards to the Operator.
• Lift and handle rolls and boxes for finished goods which may weigh 20-50 pounds (maximum lift of 50 lbs/22.5 kg).
• Ensure the quality and quantity of bags placed in each box.
• Ensure that the necessary paperwork such as production reports and line reports are complete and accurate.

Required Qualifications:

• 1+ years of experience clearly communicating with team members both verbal and written.
• Experience with repetitive counting and sorting items.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks involving hand movements (not limited to assembly, packaging, and quality inspection).
• Ability to work rotating 8-hour shifts as required including days, nights, and afternoons.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds (22.5 kg).

Preferred Qualifications:

• 6+ months of experience in manufacturing and/or production environment.
• 6 + months of experience in a packer or picker role.

Additional Information:

The Pouch: Packer position is 100% onsite, working on the production floor.

8-Hour shift rotation(example):

Week 1 - Monday to Friday 7:00 - 3:00 (days)

Week 2 - Monday to Friday 23:00 - 7:00 (nights)

Week 3 - Monday to Friday 3:00 - 23:00 (afternoons)

Week 4 - Repeat rotation starting at week 1

Why Winpak?

Winpak is a leading supplier of innovative packaging solutions, known for providing high-quality products that meet the needs of a variety of industries, including food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, and consumer products. With a commitment to sustainability, safety, and excellence, Winpak continues to grow as a global leader in the packaging industry.

What do we offer?

Winpak is committed to providing comprehensive benefits to support the physical, mental and financial well-being of our employees and their families.

Our benefit package includes the following:

• Medical & prescription coverage
• Vision plan
• Life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• A comprehensive employee and family assistance program which includes short term counselling, wellbeing coaching, financial and legal consultations services.

Additionally, you can also enroll in additional voluntary life insurance for yourself. If you become injured or ill, you will also be able to apply for short term and long term disability benefit coverage.

At Winpak, inclusion is one of our core values.

We believe that an inclusive culture fosters a sense of belonging, drives innovation, and provides our brand a competitive advantage. Our goal is to create an environment free from harassment and discrimination, and where every individual feels respected, valued, and appreciated.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer,

we are committed to an equitable and inclusive recruitment process, evaluating applicants based on merit, capability, and qualifications related to the job - never on identity factors such as race, color, gender, age, sexual orientation, religion, disability, national origin, or any other protected status. To support this commitment, if you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know, and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.