Packer, Manufacturing ​/ Production

Packer – Chilliwack

The primary role of the Production Packer is to provide critical support in reducing production down time, assisting Production Supervisor or Line Lead Hand in planning and supporting the production staff in a manner that creates engagement and productivity within the team.

• Supports the Puratos safety and quality system by implementing and following procedures, enforcing GMP requirements, and participating in training.
• Performs tasks to meet daily targets and fills in for breaks, as well as scheduled and unscheduled absences.
• Works independently and collaboratively with others.
• Capable of bending and/or lifting up to 60 lbs.
• Responds appropriately to emergency/unscheduled equipment issues and troubleshoots problems, determining whether maintenance must be called.
• Practices and enforces QA, HACCP, Food Safety, and SQF 2000 requirements in all aspects of production operation.
• Assists in developing SOPs and Standard Work documentation, trains staff on SOPs, and ensures employee adherence.
• Actively participates in toolbox meetings with staff.
• Ensures a respectful, safe, and healthy work environment for staff.
• Assists with positive cross‑functional/departmental relationships.
• Capable of standing for a minimum of eight hours.
• Fosters safe work practices by enforcing standard safety procedures and, as required, developing and implementing practical recommendations.
• Assists in implementing the company’s health and safety program.
• Contributes to a continuous improvement environment by recommending measures to improve methods, performance, and quality of processes and suggesting changes in working conditions to increase efficiency.
• Identifies, recommends and implements cost‑saving measures.
• Safe handling of chemicals, manual and/or electrical pallet jacks.
• Acts as a safety leader, works with others and looks out for coworkers.
• Reports all quality and safety issues immediately.
• Performs miscellaneous tasks as required.
• Ensures hazard and safety requirements are met; maintains machine area clean and free of hazards; keeps protective devices in place; operates equipment safely; reports known hazards.

• Team spirit
• Ethics
• Quality
• Passion
• Courage
• Vision

• Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Proven record of safety.
• Good attendance and punctuality.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate one‑on‑one and in groups, facilitating positive communication between supervisors and production staff.
• Proficiency with numbers/basic math.
• Problem solver with good analytical skills and ability to troubleshoot; equipment and mechanical troubleshooting skills.
• Organized approach to work assignments; effective time management; prioritizes tasks and moves efficiently between tasks.
• Able to work flexible hours and overtime as required.
• Experience in a culturally diverse work environment.
• Working proficiency with MS Office applications and Internet applications.

Hourly Rate of Pay: $23.41 per hour (this is a unionized position).

Puratos Canada Inc. is committed to treating all people in a way that allows them to maintain their dignity and independence. Accommodation is available on request for applicants.