Production Team Assistant

Winpak Ltd.; Winnipeg; Hybrid; CAD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & prescription coverage

Vision plan

Life and accidental death & dismemberm

Employee & family assistance program

Disability coverage

Job summary

American Biaxis Inc. in Winnipeg, Manitoba, is seeking a Production Team Assistant to join the Production Department. The role reports to the Production Supervisor and focuses on safely operating production areas while meeting quality, output, and waste targets. Training will expand competency across the production floor.

The position is onsite and involves rotating 12-hour shifts, with days and nights, and weekend work. We offer comprehensive benefits and a commitment to safety and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
• High school diploma (Grade 12) or equivalent required.
• Ability to work rotating 12-hour shifts including days, nights, and weekends.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds (22.5 kg).
• 1+ years of experience communicating with team members (verbal and written).
• 6+ months of experience with hand and/or power tools.

Responsibilities

• Safely and effectively operate assigned production areas, providing support in other areas as needed.
• Monitor production processes to meet targets for quality, output, and waste.
• Identify and resolve production issues; elevate to senior team members when required.
• Develop expertise in specific production areas and support growth of team members through knowledge sharing.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Dismantle, clean, and perform routine maintenance on equipment; report issues to maintenance.
• Accurately complete all required documentation and logbook entries.
• Stay current with plant communications, including emails, reports, and bulletin boards.

Skills

Team communication

Physical stamina

Safety awareness

Shift work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Forklift certification

Overhead crane certification

Job description

American Biaxis Inc. (ABI) is seeking a Production Team Assistant to join our Production Department based out of Winnipeg, Manitoba.

We are seeking a motivated Production Team Assistant to join our team! Reporting to the Production Supervisor, this role is responsible for safely and effectively operating an assigned area of the production system while ensuring targets for quality, output, and waste are consistently met. With ongoing training and development, the Assistant will gain competency across all areas of the production floor.

Key Responsibilities:

• Safely and effectively operate assigned production areas, providing support in other areas as needed
• Monitor production processes to meet targets for quality, output, and waste
• Identify and resolve production issues; elevate to senior team members when required
• Develop expertise in specific production areas and support the growth of team members through knowledge sharing
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
• Dismantle, clean, and perform routine maintenance on equipment; promptly report issues to maintenance
• Accurately complete all required documentation and logbook entries
• Stay current with plant communications, including emails, reports, and bulletin boards

Required Qualifications:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
• High school diploma (Grade 12) or equivalent required
• Ability to work rotating 12-hour shifts as required including days, nights, and weekends.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds (22.5 kg)
• 1+ years of experience clearly communicating with team members both verbal and written.
• 6+ months of experience with hand and/or power tools

Preferred Qualifications:

• 6+ months of work experience within a manufacturing or plastics processing environment.
• Forklift and overhead crane certification preferred
• 6+ months of experience with equipment and/or machinery (e.g. lawn mowers, forklifts, electric pallet jacks, cranes, balers) is preferred
• The Production Team Assistant position is 100% onsite, working on the production floor
• We are located in Murray Industrial Park. There are limited bus services to this location
• Parking available onsite

12-Hour Shift Rotation:

• Week 1 - Monday to Thursday 8:00am-8:00pm (days)
• Week 2 - Friday to Sunday 8:00pm-8:00am (nights)
• Week 3 - Monday 8:00pm-8:00am (nights), Friday to Sunday 8:00am-8:00pm (days)
• Week 4 - Tuesday to Thursday 8:00pm-8:00am (nights)

Why American Biaxis Inc?

American Biaxis Inc. (ABI) 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, ABI continues to grow as a global leader in the packaging industry.

What do we offer?

American Biaxis Inc. 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 American Biaxis Inc., 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 knowand we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.