Packaging Lead Hand – food and beverage processing

The Company: Piller’s Fine Foods
Address: 443 Wismer Street Waterloo, ON N2K 2K6
Work location: Waterloo, ON (On site)
Positions Available: 2
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: $26.85 hourly
Benefits:
$1.00 afternoon shift premium.
Health care plan, vision care benefits, dental plan, life insurance, and short-term disability (after three months of service). Pension plan (after 1 year of service). Purchase of shares. Other benefits.

Terms of employment: full-time, permanent position
Hours of work: 40 hours per week
Employment conditions: Afternoon shift (2:30 pm – 11:00 pm)
Languages: English
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years of relevant experience in a fast-paced production environment.

Work Setting:
Meat processing and/or packing plant/establishment
Work Site Environment: Noisy, cold/refrigerated

RESPONSIBILITIES
Tasks
Organize material to meet production schedule
Record production information
Perform corrective machine adjustments
Inform Supervisor of mechanical malfunctions or product irregularities
Troubleshoot packaging machinery, clear jams, and select appropriate machine programs as required
Set up and adjust processing and packaging machines
Check products for defects and ensure conformance to company standards
Relieve employees on the line when needed
Maintain shift log of production and other data
Oversee employee compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and company policies.
Work safely and in compliance with the Occupational Health & Safety Act, reporting all hazards, accidents, incidents, and near misses to the Supervisor
Follow all prescribed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), rotation schedules, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
Maintain food safety standards and immediately report any issues to Quality Assurance (QA).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Repetitive tasks. Standing for extended periods. Fast-paced environment. Attention to detail.

How to apply: Apply by sending your resume by email to [email protected]

In accordance with Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) 2003, accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants are required to make their needs known in advance.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected will be contacted by our Talent Acquisition Team.