Packaging Processor

The Packaging Processor is responsible for the appropriate packing, including stretch wrapping and identification of finished product leaving the production area.

12 Hour Shift:

• Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Friday & Saturday, 6 AM - 6 PM
• Week 2: Wednesday, Thursday, 6 AM - 6 PM

7.5 Hour Day shift: Monday through Friday, 8 AM - 4 PM

Friesens Corporation offers a Comprehensive Benefits Package and Employee Ownership Trust distribution.

Job Requirements :

• High School Diploma/GED/Mature Student Diploma
• Criminal Record Check is required and must be provided within 2 weeks after the start date
• Previous packaging experience and asset
• Experience operating and using small tools
• Effective English use and comprehension
• Digital Literacy (Microsoft Office, keyboarding skills)
• Essential Math skills (Metric and Imperial measurements, problem solving, conversion charts,etc.)
• Effective use of production related documents to accomplish job tasks
• Ability to detect, isolate, and identify irregularities in product
• Demonstrated organization, prioritizing, time and stress management skills
• Able to operate required equipment in a safe and responsible manner
• Must be able to work in a team-oriented environment while demonstrating self-management capabilities
• Excellent manual dexterity
• Must be willing to work at all Friesens facilities as needed
• Knowledge of workplace safety, safe lifting and handling procedures
• Previous forklift experience an asset

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Work and communicate effectively with the Managers and co-workers
• Perform packing duties with attention to detail and accuracy
• Understand the job packing and shipping requirements from information on the docket, on PrintStream and related information
• Communicate carton, skid and label information to packing assistants
• Ensure correct and complete identification as required
• Prepare skids for shipment
• Maintain PrintStream inventory information as required
• Responsible for advancing yearbook covers to appropriate next stage and updating electronic documentation for tracking purposes
• Practice Friesens safety procedures for equipment and plant situations
• Assist with cross-training as required
• Work and communicate effectively with the Managers and co-workers
• Perform packing duties with attention to detail and accuracy
• Understand the job packing and shipping requirements from information on the docket, on PrintStream and related information
• Communicate carton, skid and label information to packing assistants
• Ensure correct and complete identification as required
• Prepare skids for shipment
• Maintain PrintStream inventory information as required
• Responsible for advancing yearbook covers to appropriate next stage and updating electronic documentation for tracking purposes
• Practice Friesens safety procedures for equipment and plant situations
• Assist with cross-training as required
• Other duties as assigned by the Shipping or Operations Manager

The position will remain open until filled. Incomplete resumes will be disqualified.

Education : Preferred

• High School Diploma or better

Skills : Required

• Excellent manual dexterity
• Digital literacy-Microsoft office, typing
• Essential math skills
• Experience operating and using small tools
• Deal with people diplomatically
• Continuous learning/improvement mindset