Industrial Packaging Operator

Join Grain Millers in Yorkton, SK - where small-town living meets big-time opportunity.

Looking for a fresh start or your next great role in a reputable, stable, and value-driven company? At Grain Millers, we believe in doing the right thing, always. As a trusted North American leader in the food production industry, we're proud of our legacy of quality, safety, and integrity. Now, we're looking for passionate, detail-focused individuals to join our team of difference-makers.

As an Industrial Packaging Operator, you'll play an important role in our production. Ensuring that high-quality products are packaged efficiently, safely, and up to the highest standards. In this role, you will operate various packaging lines, including automated and semi-automated bagging systems, palletizers, flour packaging lines, and toting equipment. You'll help us deliver excellence - every bag, every box, every time.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of packaging equipment including automated baggage line, semi-automated tote packaging lines, palletizers, ink jet labelers, check weighers, and metal detectors
• Monitor and test processes at metal detectors critical control points
• Troubleshoot minor equipment issues and interpret equipment control screens
• Set up and calibrate lines for a variety of products, ensuring packaging materials are stocked, perform quality checks and coding checks
• Complete daily documentation of packing volumes, packaging summaries, and packing operations
• Use the "WOW" inventory system and handheld system to scan and track production and update orders
• Support sanitation efforts and follow all food safety guidelines

Essential Qualifications

• Minimum High school diploma or equivalent
• Knowledgeable and capable of operating complex packaging lines.
• Previous experience in food manufacturing / packaging may be preferred.
• Troubleshooting skills are an asset
• Must hold or be willing to hold a valid Sask. forklift operator certificate.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills are required.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Strong computer skills (word, excel, data entry, etc.)
• Must have the ability to perform physical tasks repetitively such as climbing ladders/stairs and lift 50lbs and working 12 hr. shifts.
• Must be able to work in a grain processing environment which exposes staff to allergens such as, but not limited to, grain and grain dust.
• Must be comfortable in working with heights.

Grain Millers Canada offers excellent salary and benefits in accordance with the current Collective Agreement. We also offer our employees:

• Quarterly Bonus
• Overtime pays
• Night and weekend premiums
• Incentive pay program
• Company match RRSP program
• The company supplied uniform and safety equipment.
• Company supplied tools.
• Sick & Vacation pay.

Grain Millers Canada is committed to Employment Equity.

While we thank all applicants, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.