Packaging jobs in Canada

Packaging - Packaging Technician at Organigram Global

Location: Winnipeg

Status: Full-time, Permanent

Hours: 5:00 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.

Base pay range: $18.04 / hr - $18.04 / hr

Reporting to the Packaging and Sanitation Supervisor, our ideal candidate is a self-starter who takes initiative, displays problem-solving and decision-making abilities, has excellent organizational skills and can maintain a positive, professional attitude in a fast paced and changing work environment.

• Comply with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) in a full-scale production environment
• Responsible for general housekeeping of packaging area: Clean equipment and maintain cleanliness in work area
• Comply with all safety and health regulations
• Weigh, record, and move waste product to the destruction cage in accordance with outlined SOPs
• Report any issues to shift lead or supervisor
• Cleaning and maintenance of processing and packaging equipment
• Optimize production and packaging related SOPs
• Minimize daily product waste, such as consumables, labels, pouches, gummies, etc.
• Utilize a proactive approach as it relates to daily operation, maintenance, adjustments, cleaning, and planning for success
• Other duties as assigned

• Strong sense of work quality and safety
• Effortlessly takes direction and follows through on tasks
• Capable of working both independently and on a team
• Good communication skills both written and verbal
• Positive attitude with excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Experience in food manufacturing and / or in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment would be considered an asset
• Previous packaging experience would be considered an asset
• Keen eye for detail, basic math skills required
• Ability to meeting physical demands including reaching, bending, walking, standing and performing repetitive work