packaging machine operator – food processing

• • Work Term: Permanent
  • Work Language: English
  • Hours: 35 to 40 hours per week
  • Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
  • Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years

Work Site Environment

• • Cold/refrigerated

Work Setting

• • Relocation costs not covered by employer
  • Food processing plant

Tasks

• • Operate machinery to process and bag, box or otherwise package food products
  • Perform corrective machine adjustments
  • Operate machinery to process and bottle, can or otherwise package alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages
  • Record production information
  • Observe gauges, computer printouts and video monitors to verify specified processing conditions
  • Clean machines and immediate work areas
  • Inform supervisor of mechanical malfunctions or product irregularities
  • Make adjustments to process variables
  • Maintain shift log of production and other data
  • Set up and adjust processing and packaging machines
  • Check products for defects and to ensure conformance to company standards
  • Operate machines that blend, flavour, condition, dry, flatten, strip or cut raw tobacco leaves

Type Of Operation

• • Grinding
  • Mixing
  • Packaging

Security And Safety

• • Criminal record check

Work Conditions And Physical Capabilities

• • Repetitive tasks
  • Handling heavy loads
  • Physically demanding
  • Manual dexterity
  • Attention to detail
  • Hand-eye co-ordination
  • Combination of sitting, standing, walking
  • Standing for extended periods
  • Bending, crouching, kneeling
  • Fast-paced environment

Own Tools/Equipment

• • Safety glasses/goggles
  • Mask
  • Ear plugs

Personal Suitability

• • Flexibility
  • Team player

Screening Questions

• • Are you available for shift or on-call work?
  • Are you willing to relocate for this position?

Other Benefits

• Free parking available