Production Packaging Associate

Altium Packaging; Orangeville; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading packaging company in Ontario is seeking a Production Packaging Associate responsible for the proper packaging of materials and finished products. The ideal candidate has excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a team environment. Responsibilities include loading materials, operating equipment, and ensuring product quality. This role offers a competitive benefits package and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Recognition programs

Qualifications

• Must be reliable & have excellent attendance
• Must have good communication skills both verbal and written
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 25-30 pounds

Responsibilities

• Load and move material and operate packaging equipment
• Monitor operation of conveyor systems and clear jams
• Inspect finished products to ensure quality

Skills

Reliability

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Basic computer skills

Job description

Overview

The Production Packaging Associate is responsible for proper packaging of materials and finished products. This position will also load and move material and operate packaging equipment. The Utility Worker will also be required to follow Good Manufacturing Practices.

Guiding Principles

• Act with Integrity & in Compliance
• Drive Value Creation
• Be Disciplined Entrepreneurs
• Focus on the Customer
• Act with Humility
• Treat others with Dignity and Respect
• Seeking Fulfillment in your Work

Responsibilities

• Must be available to work Saturday
• Must be able to speak, read and write in English
• Demonstrates punctuality and adheres to work schedule
• Works well and effectively with others
• Demonstrates a One Team Cross Functional attitude by working well and effectively with others
• Demonstrates safe work practices by wearing appropriate PPE, following Stop Think Act, and by immediately escalating abnormalities when found
• Demonstrates Operator Driven Quality by performing hourly inspections, adhering to GMP policy, and by immediately escalating issues when any defect is found
• Assemble boxes and cartons including hand-pack materials as required
• Pack and re-pack containers according to established methods
• Respect all quality control procedures and other company policies
• Can correctly run drop tests for bottles on designated line
• Inspect finished products to ensure it conforms to customer requirements
• Monitor operation of conveyor systems and clear bottle jams from lines
• Discard defective bottles and report poor quality issues to management
• Ensure proper packing and packaging of product in accordance with specific customer requirements
• Keeps work area neat and clean including sweeping and organizing your workstation
• Other duties as assigned by management
• Duties may differentiate by plant based on equipment and plant design
• Detail oriented is an asset

Required Qualifications / Skills

• Must be reliable & have excellent attendance and own transportation
• Mandatory on each shift 8 hours or more: standing, walking, bending, pushing, pulling, twisting, and lifting to 25 lbs
• Must have good communication skills both verbal and written
• Good Vision; Meticulous; Proficient with Information Technology
• Must be able to work days, afternoons, nights and/or Saturday from time to time
• Ability to work in a team environment, as well as autonomously, as required
• If you are scheduled to work midnight shift – you must work on day shift from 6:30 am – 3:00 pm for training purposes before moving to night shift 10:30 pm – 7:00 am
• Coachable; Professional; Approachable; Quick learner; and Self-motivated
• Demonstrates good and safe work habits and maintains a clean working environment
• Post Secondary Education with 2 to 3 years experience in a manufacturing industry preferred

Experience

• Must be able to speak and understand English. This is a requirement
• Basic mathematical skills are required
• Basic computer experience
• Supervisor, Team Leader is an asset
• Machine Technician, First Aid OR Forklift is an asset

Education

• Prefer High School diploma or general education degree (GED)

Training

• Completion of Altium Production/Packaging Associate training for 30-90 days

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities who are otherwise qualified to safely perform the essential functions of the job, unless such accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the Company.

While performing the duties of this job, for any 8-12 hours shift, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee frequently is required to lift and/or move up to 25-30 pounds.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts in a production environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Temperatures inside the plant can fluctuate between hot and cold according to seasonal changes. Personal protective equipment (PPE) is required in the production department and other designated areas.

Rewards, Diversity & Equal Opportunity

We Believe in Rewarding our Most Important Resource – Our People! We show our commitment to Total Rewards by providing a competitive, comprehensive benefits package. We offer health, dental, life and disability insurance plans to support the well-being of our employees. In addition, we offer public holidays and time off to promote work-life balance. We also invest in our people by offering tuition reimbursement programs as well as learning and training opportunities. Altium Packaging sites offer rewards and recognition programs as well as opportunities for its employees to make a difference in their communities.

Equal Access to Employment Program

As an employer who subscribes to the principle of equal employment, we are committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce. We encourage individuals from the following designated groups to apply and voluntarily indicate their group of affiliation: Women, Visible Minorities, Indigenous Peoples and Persons with Disabilities.

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