Flour Packer

Level: WAGE SCALE C

Supervisor: PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR

Wage Scale: $25.21 - $29.08

The flour packer is responsible for the effective and efficient packaging of milled product, including the set-up, changeover, andminor maintenance of the flour packing equipment.

• Operates and maintains efficient performance on flour packaging line while meeting quota.
• Ensures that flour transfer is made from correct flour bin.
• Ensures that only good quality packed product enters warehouse.
• Ensures all bags are folded, sealed, and wrapped correctly before leaving packaging area.
• Completion of ongoing checks of code dates and correction of any problems to ensure that each packed bag leaving the packaging area is readable and dated correctly.
• Ensures bags are dated correctly before entering warehouse.
• Ensures changeovers and adjustments are made to accommodate different bag sizes.
• Ensures all packed products are stacked on skids in a correct way according to pattern.
• Ensures all skids with packed product are numbered to provide an easy identification in case of call back.
• Performs quality assurance checks as per outlined procedure.
• Fills out production reports.
• Maintains good sanitary condition in working area and packaging equipment while packaging is in process, as well all re-run/feedbags being emptied at warehouse dumping station.
• Leaves packaging area and equipment at end of shift in a clean sanitary condition, with all re-run/feed bags being emptied at warehouse dumping station.
• Maintains all production machinery in good operating condition, in co-operation with Maintenance Department. Advises supervisor of problems.
• Corrects and cleans up any spills of product in the product transfer system being used (plug-ups, broken lines, etc.).
• Reports sanitation issues to supervisor.
• Is aware of critical controlpoints as they relate to product liability.
• Responsible for compliance with Canada Labour Occupational Health and Safety requirements and company safety standards.
• Follow Good Manufacturing (GMP's) while performing job duties and tasks.
• Performs all other related duties, including training, as required.

• Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Self-motivated team player with astrong work ethic able to work independently as well as with cross departmental team members.
• Forklift experience an asset.
• Strong Computer skills.
• Ability to lift up to 25 kg on a repetitive basis,and work in hot and or dusty environments.
• Available for shift work as well as work on weekends, holidays, and call outs as required.