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Position Title: Packaging Operator-Floater - Plant 2Position Type: Regular - Full-Time
Grade: 4B
Requisition ID: 41047
Packaging Operator – Floater
Coaldale, Alberta, Canada
In every role, McCainers are ambitious, curious, and passionate about creating exceptional work experiences —together. With a customer-first mindset, we make doing business with McCain easy.
About The Role.
This role is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of our packaging equipment, in cooperation with their other packaging team members. This employee will be required to take ownership of their assigned area and its output, ensure they take part in all planning and development activities within their team, and keep the area well maintained to deliver quality products to our customers.
What You'll Be Doing.
Efficiently sets up and operates the bagging machines to obtain maximum bags per minute.
Monitors packaging waste and takes corrective action to minimize it.
Ensure proper functioning of product scales.
Troubleshoots all equipment malfunctions and escalates issues to the maintenance department when required.
Willing and able to problem solve with the maintenance department.
Completes all product changeovers including machine adjustments and switching from polyethylene film to paper.
Ensures that the case packers (Blueprints) are set in such a fashion to satisfy production and quality requirements.
Ensures that bags and cases are properly sealed, coded and maintain at or below giveaways target by product.
Must be able to operate bag check weighers, case erectors, X-Ray/Metal Detector and case tapers.
Maintain good housekeeping throughout the packaging area including 5S and other routinely scheduled tasks including Food Safety Audit and Equipment Asset Care.
Maintains all required checks and documentation including entering SPC data as directed and written in job procedure.
Validating CCP per procedure and documenting accordingly.
Recognize food safety and workmanship concerns and calling them out to leadership immediately to be dealt with accordingly.
Ability to consume packaging materials in SAP.
Other related duties as assigned.
This position is based in a regulated manufacturing environment and requires strict adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). Employees must consistently follow all GMP, safety, and hygiene requirements, including restrictions on jewelry, personal items, and attire while on the production floor. Compliance with these standards is an essential duty of the role to ensure product quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.
What You'll Need To Be Successful.
Mathematical ability to perform basic calculations.
Must be familiar with product flow through packaging area.
Familiarity with Statistical Process Control software (OSI PI) and SAP data entry.
Ability to multi-task and prioritize efficiently using effective time management and organizational skills.
Physically capable of performing all required duties including some heavy and/or repetitive lifting (up to 50lbs).
Able to work with minimal supervision.
Mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills to minimize performance issues.
Willing to work and adapt to cold temperatures.
Preference will be given to candidates with a minimum of Grade 12 education.
Must have proven history of safe work habits.
Must be willing to cross train in other areas.
Must be willing to work in a team-based atmosphere.
Must be willing to take Compactor Training.
Successful completion of a 90-day familiarization period.
Must be willing to work on any shift.
Physical Requirements
Physically capable of performing all required duties.
Benefits of the role.
Hourly rate $31.31, Medical benefits, 401k match or similar financial matching, Maternity/paternity leave, Set schedule/overtime allowances, Attendance incentives, Pay for skills program/education, reimbursement, Health and wellness days
About McCain
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Leadership principles.
At McCain, our leadership principles guide how we engage with customers, collaborate as a team, and achieve success. We focus on understanding customer needs, driving innovation, empowering people, and taking ownership to clear obstacles and deliver results.
The McCain experience.
We are McCain. This statement is a testament to our collective strength and our individual value. Your contributions play a vital role in our success. Our winning culture is rooted in authenticity and trust, empowering us to bring out the best in one another. Here, you'll find opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. Join us and experience why we're better together.
Compensation Package: - Starting at $31.31 CAD hourly + Bonus eligibility + Hourly Pay Differential for applicable shifts
The above reflects the target compensation range for the position at the time of posting. Hiring compensation will be determined based on experience, skill set, education and training, and other organizational needs. This posting is for an existing vacancy.
Benefits: At McCain, we're on a mission to create a winning culture that puts employee safety and well-being at the heart of what we do, every day. We understand and appreciate that each person's needs are unique and ensure our benefits & well-being programs reflect that. Employees are eligible for the following benefits: health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug), retirement savings benefits, and leave support including medical, family and bereavement. Well-being programs include vacation and holidays, company-supported volunteering time, and mental health resources. Coverages are aligned to the Collective Agreement, country, provincial and state governing plans and can vary by work level, location and nature of the role. Additional benefit details are available during the application process.
Your well-being matters to us, and we're here to provide you with the necessary resources to support you in being your best self at work — and at home.
McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company, we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know, and we will work with you to find appropriate solutions.
Your privacy is important to us. By submitting personal data or information to us, you agree this will be handled in accordance with McCain's Global Privacy Policy and Global Employee Privacy Policy, as applicable. McCain leverages AI in the hiring process, though all final decisions are made by humans. You can understand our approach to AI and how your personal information is being handled here.
Job Family: Manufacturing
Location(s): CA - Canada : Alberta : Coaldale
Company: McCain Foods (Canada)