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 an Industrial Packaging Operator, you'll play an important role in our production. Ensuring that high-quality products are packaged efficiently, safely, and up to the highest standards. In this role, you will operate various packaging lines, including automated and semi-automated bagging systems, palletizers, flour packaging lines, and toting equipment. You'll help us deliver excellence - every bag, every box, every time.
DutiesResponsibilities:
- Operate a variety of packaging equipment including automated baggage line, semi-automated tote packaging lines, palletizers, ink jet labelers, check weighers, and metal detectors
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Monitor and test processes at metal detectors critical control points
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Troubleshoot minor equipment issues and interpret equipment control screens
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Set up and calibrate lines for a variety of products, ensuring packaging materials are stocked, perform quality checks and coding checks
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Complete daily documentation of packing volumes, packaging summaries, and packing operations
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Use the "WOW" inventory system and handheld system to scan and track production and update orders
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Support sanitation efforts and follow all food safety guidelines
Essential Qualifications:
- Minimum High school diploma or equivalent
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Knowledgeable and capable of operating complex packaging lines.
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Previous experience in food manufacturing / packaging may be preferred.
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Troubleshooting skills are an asset
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Must hold or be willing to hold a valid Sask. forklift operator certificate.
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Excellent communication and organizational skills are required.
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Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
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Strong computer skills (word, excel, data entry, etc.)
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Must have the ability to perform physical tasks repetitively such as climbing ladders/stairs and lift 50lbs and working 12 hr. shifts.
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Must be able to work in a grain processing environment which exposes staff to allergens such as, but not limited to, grain and grain dust.
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Must be comfortable in working with heights.
Grain Millers Canada offers excellent salary and benefits in accordance with the current Collective Agreement. We also offer our employees:
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Quarterly Bonus
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Overtime pays
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Night and weekend premiums
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Incentive pay program
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Company match RRSP program
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The company supplied uniform and safety equipment.
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Company supplied tools.
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SickVacation pay.
Grain Millers Canada is committed to Employment Equity.
While we thank all applicants, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.
