Purpose of the Position:

The Line set-up/maintenance operator is responsible for completing the scheduled set-up of liquid and dry packaging lines and acts as production relief during production breaks or staffing shortages. The primary purpose and accountability of the role is to focus on efficient and reliable equipment/machine set-up, coaching operators on set-ups and ensuring that the packaging lines are available for full, efficient production prior to each packaging scheduled shift. The end result of this position is to reduce downtime and waiting time for packaging lines.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Facilitates and promotes a safe and positive working environment for all employees, visitors and contractors.
• Develops, implements and trains others on Standard Operating Procedures as it relates to equipment set-up and use.
• Focuses on continuous improvement for equipment/line set-up, bringing forward ideas and suggestions for improvements to the maintenance supervisor or through technology systems provided. Works with other stakeholders as required in implementing continuous improvement projects that will provide cost reduction, safety improvements, efficiency improvements and production accuracy.
• Ensures applicable packaging lines, and associated equipment/machinery, has been set-up in the most optimal and efficient way possible to allow for the highest possible efficiency, quality and production accuracy for the next scheduled shift.
• Develops and implements autonomous maintenance activities, along with creating and implementing daily, weekly and monthly autonomous maintenance schedules. Provides training to operators on Autonomous Maintenance activities as required.
• Performs troubleshooting on equipment/machinery that is not working optimally, involving other stakeholders as needed.
• Provides production break relief for packaging line operators as required.
• Provides strong customer focus/service to internal customers (i.e. packaging operators, Lead Hands, Team Leads and Production Supervisor).
• Works on other projects as required to focus on efficiency, quality and production accuracy.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as requested.
  

Desired Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of machine operations experience within a manufacturing environment is required, with a preference for experience in electro-mechanical operation of a production line within a food production environment, including experience with bottling, packaging and general production.
• Any related post-secondary training in electronics, automation or industrial mechanics would be an asset.
• Strong attention to detail/accuracy, mechanical aptitude and trouble shooting skills are required.
• Strong teamwork, collaboration and customer service skills are required.
• Strong organizational and communication skills required.
• Familiarity and experience with HACCP and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) is an asset.
• Must be comfortable and competent utilizing basic computer systems and programs (i.e. MS Office).

What do we offer?

• Comprehensive Pension Plan
• Extended health care
• Dental care
• Paid time off
• Career growth opportunities
• Work-life balance
• On-site Parking