Production Machine Operator, Plastic Bags

Work Term: Permanent

• Work Language: English

• Hours: 36 to 48 hours per week

• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

• Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

• or equivalent experience Work site environment :

• Noisy Work setting :

• Relocation costs not covered by employer Tasks :

• Troubleshoot and make minor adjustments to equipment

• Weigh resins, colorants and other chemicals according to formulae

• Monitor and inspect quality of material produced

• Place weighed materials in mixing machines

• Pack items for shipping and distribution

• Set up and operate calender machines to transform plastic bales or slabs into continuous sheets or films of specified thickness

• Adjust calender rollers for production line change

• Computer numerical control (CNC) machines

• Organize and maintain inventory

• Set up and adjust processing and packaging machines

• Perform corrective machine adjustments

• Operate machinery to process and bag, box or otherwise package food products

• Observe gauges, computer printouts and video monitors to verify specified processing conditions

• Make adjustments to process variables

• Maintain shift log of production and other data

• Inform supervisor of mechanical malfunctions or product irregularities

• Clean machines and immediate work areas

• Check products for defects and to ensure conformance to company standards

• Record production information Type of operation :

• Packaging Equipment and machinery experience :

• Single function machine

• Multi-functional process control machinery Security and safety :

• Criminal record check Transportation/travel information :

• Public transportation is not available Work conditions and physical capabilities :

• Repetitive tasks

• Attention to detail

• Manual dexterity

• Handling heavy loads

• Hand-eye co-ordination

• Fast-paced environment

• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

• Physically demanding

• Standing for extended periods

• Bending, crouching, kneeling Own tools/equipment :

• Steel-toed safety boots

• Safety glasses/goggles

• Ear plugs Personal suitability :

• Accurate

• Dependability

• Excellent oral communication

• Organized

• Reliability

• Team player

• Flexibility Screening questions :

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?

• Are you willing to relocate for this position?

• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment? Health benefits :

• Dental plan

• Disability benefits

• Health care plan

• Vision care benefits Long term benefits :

• Group insurance benefits

• Pension plan Other benefits :

• Free parking available