Retail Packaging Operator

Grain Millers, Inc.; Yorkton; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly Bonus

Premiums- Night and Weekend

Company match RRSP program

Overtime pays

Health & welfare benefits

Job summary

Grain Millers, Inc. in Yorkton, SK is seeking a Retail Packaging Operator to support our production floor. You will operate automated bagging lines, case packers, palletizers, and perform quality checks to ensure accurate packaging of high-quality products.

We offer a 12-hour modified shift schedule, including weekends and nights, with a competitive benefits package and opportunities for growth within a trusted North American food producer.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience operating complex packaging equipment and working in food manufacturing is an asset.
• Must be comfortable with computers and handheld scanners.
• Strong troubleshooting and organizational skills.
• Must have or be willing to obtain a valid Saskatchewan forklift operator certificate.
• Excellent communication and math skills.
• Ability to multitask with attention to detail and follow both written and verbal instructions.
• Willingness to work flexible shifts, including weekends and nights.

Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of packaging equipment including: automated bagging lines, case packers, palletizers, stretch wrappers, ink jet labelers, check weighers, metal detectors, and screeners.
• Monitor and test processes at metal detector critical control points.
• Troubleshoot minor equipment issues and interpret equipment control screens.
• Set up and calibrate lines for different products, ensure packaging materials are stocked, and perform quality seal and coding checks.
• Use the Wow inventory system and handheld scanners to track production and update orders.
• Complete daily documentation including production logs, packaging summaries, Galileo duty logs, and packing instructions.
• Maintain FIFO procedures and assist with inventory counts.
• Support sanitation efforts and follow all food safety guidelines.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Communication

Math skills

Computer usage

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift certificate

Inventory systems

Job description

Join Grain Millers in Yorkton, SK - where small-town living meets big-time opportunity.

Looking for a fresh start or your next great role in a reputable, stable, and value-driven company? At Grain Millers, we believe in doing the right thing, always. As a trusted North American leader in the food production industry, we're proud of our legacy of quality, safety, and integrity. Now, we're looking for passionate, detail-focused individuals to join our team of difference-makers.

As a Retail Packaging Operator, you'll play a vital role on our production floor, ensuring that high-quality products are packaged efficiently, safely, and to the highest standards. From operating state-of-the-art automated equipment to performing quality checks, you'll help us deliver excellence - every bag, every box, every time.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Operate a variety of packaging equipment including: automated bagging lines, case packers, palletizers, stretch wrappers, ink jet labelers, check weighers, metal detectors, and screeners
• Monitor and test processes at metal detector critical control points
• Troubleshoot minor equipment issues and interpret equipment control screens
• Set up and calibrate lines for different products, ensure packaging materials are stocked, and perform quality seal and coding checks
• Use the "Wow" inventory system and handheld scanners to track production and update orders
• Complete daily documentation including production logs, packaging summaries, Galileo duty logs, and packing instructions
• Maintain FIFO procedures and assist with inventory counts
• Support sanitation efforts and follow all food safety guidelines

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Experience operating complex packaging equipment and working in food manufacturing is an asset
• Must be comfortable with computers and handheld scanners
• Strong troubleshooting and organizational skills
• Must have or be willing to obtain a valid Saskatchewan forklift operator certificate
• Excellent communication and math skills
• Ability to multitask with attention to detail and follow both written and verbal instructions
• Comfortable working with grain allergens, heights, and lifting up to 50 lbs
• Willingness to work flexible shifts, including weekends and nights

Hours of work

This position will be working 12-hr Modified shift schedule, including Weekend and night shifts.

Enjoy a competitive compensation package with a variety of perks:

• Quarterly Bonus
• Premiums- Night and Weekend.
• Company match RRSP program
• Overtime pays.
• Health & welfare benefits (Medical, dental, Vision, LTD, STD, etc.)

If you're looking for a stable, tech-focused job in a thriving community - with great benefits, supportive leadership, and a mission that matters - then we want to hear from you!

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