Package Equipment Operator (Seasonal)
Morton Salt View all jobs
- Belle Plaine, SK
- Temporary
- Full-time
- Operate bagger and ensure bags are properly filled and coded.
- Operate a forklift or collaborate with the Forklift Operator to promote safety, quality, efficiency, and productivity.
- Maintain production records and perform check-weighing of bags; adjust scales to ensure accurate weights.
- Deliver salt samples to the lab as needed.
- Perform preventive maintenance and minor maintenance on the bag packer and related equipment; assist maintenance personnel with repairs.
- Coordinate salt flow to the bagging station with the Mixer Operator.
- Ensure accurate coding of all bags.
- Follow the daily production schedule, including special products, codes, and palletizing requirements.
- Conduct or assist with monthly spare parts inventory cycle counts and quarterly package/materials inventory counts.
- Monitor and report on low inventory levels of packaging materials or ingredients to the Production Supervisor.
- Strictly adhere to GMP and Food Safety requirements; report all known defects and maintain high standards for product and package quality.
- Perform additional tasks as assigned by the Mill Manager.
- High school diploma required; post-secondary education or certifications considered an asset.
- Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing or processing environment is preferred.
- Familiarity with automated and mobile equipment considered an asset.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Understanding of Food Safety Process Controls and their impact on product quality, legality, and safety.
- Physical ability to stoop, twist, bend, reach, climb stairs and ladders, and lift up to 25 kg.
- Exposure to varied temperatures and salt dust.
- Must be able to wear all PPE, including steel-toed boots and safety glasses.