Packaging Operator – Food Manufacturing

About the role

Saputo Dairy Products Canada G.P. is hiring ten Packaging Operators for its food manufacturing facility in Tavistock. Reporting to the Supervisor, Packaging, the operators run and troubleshoot packaging equipment in a clean and safe environment. The position is full-time, permanent, paid $27.25 per hour with two salary increases in the first year targeting $30.25 per hour.

The shift pattern is a floating schedule of three 12-hour shifts per week (36 hours total). Available shifts are four night shifts (Sunday to Tuesday or Wednesday to Friday, 5:00pm to 5:00am or 6:00pm to 6:00am) and six day shifts (Thursday to Saturday, 5:00am to 5:00pm or 6:00am to 6:00pm). Employees stay on their assigned day or night shift, though the days worked each week can vary with operations; schedule changes need at least three weeks' notice.

Key responsibilities

• Operate and troubleshoot packaging equipment
• Ensure quality and sanitation standards through Good Manufacturing Practices, Quality Assurance and HACCP
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures and report urgent equipment problems promptly
• Move raw materials, finished products and equipment manually or with powered equipment
• Maintain safe working conditions and follow safe work procedures
• Communicate with the lead hand, backup lead hand and supervisor to improve efficiency
• Work flexible shifts outside the normal schedule when required and perform other duties as assigned

Required profile

• Secondary school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Experience in food manufacturing or packaging, preferably dairy manufacturing
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability
• Ability to adapt quickly, work independently and as part of a team, and handle pressure
• Strong documentation and record keeping

What we offer

• Vacation upon hire and generous group insurance
• Group retirement plan with employer contribution
• Telemedicine and assistance program, Employee Share Ownership Plan with employer match, and paid parental leave
• Paid sick days, floater days and volunteer day off
• Training and development programs, employee activities and discounts on Saputo products