Packing Line Leader (Farm Machinery Operator)

Highline's Vision and Values:

Passionately nourish people, the environment and the community, through embracing our core values, which include:

Position Summary:

Leads the packing line in an orderly, efficient manner, focusing on achieving output targets while minimizing downtime and waste. Fully trained Line Leader who is capable of leading and operating all packing lines, with minimal supervision and guidance. Provides training to new Line Leaders as needed. Ensures the efficient operation of all packaging lines to minimize downtime and waste.

General Duties:

• Operates packaging line(s) as scheduled, ensuring minimal downtime and waste

• Records required documentation pertinent to packaging line operation on paper as well as entering into an iPad.

• Verifies dates and codes of product

• Loads labels and makes adjustments to the line according to packaging orders

• Executes customer orders as directed ensuring the use of correct label, date code and any other customer requirements.

• Directs & Trains associates on the line, advises when changeover is required, ensures customer product quality

• Promotes a clean and safe working environment

• Capable of identifying obvious malfunctions of the equipment being used

• SAP/ ERP System understanding and knowledge and ability to train others

• Input all relative information per SKU in iPad

• Performs any other duties as assigned

• Operates at least 5 production lines as needed, ensuring minimal downtime and waste, with minimal supervision or guidance

• Provides training to new line operators as required

• Embrace and support the Highline culture and values, acting as a brand ambassador at all times

• Interact with others in a manner that promotes respect, confidentiality and dignity

• Develop and actively foster an engaged work force, displaying professionalism at all times

• Adheres to the Safety Policies, including use of proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and other safety equipment

• Reports unsafe conditions immediately to the supervisor

• Reports all incidents, injuries and near misses to the supervisor immediately

• Cooperates in the Early and Safe Return to Work Program if an injury or medical illness requires ac-commodation.

• Follows all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) as trained

• Adheres to all quality standards per customer specifications

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 16 years of age.

• Must be eligible to work in Canada without restrictions.

• 1 year mushroom packing required or 2 years in packaging in food manufacturing industry.

• *NO LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS*

Hours of Work:

• 5 to 6 days / week

• Approximately 30 to 60 hours / week; 8 to 14 hours / day

• Public Holidays / Weekends as scheduled

• Daily shift end times vary based on production needs

Earnings:

• $20.19 - $21.50 Hourly

• Afternoon shift premium after 5:00pm of $1.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Extended health, vision and dental for associates and their eligible family members

• Life insurance and dependent life insurance

• Short term disability

• Annual safety shoe allowance / reimbursement

• Pension matching

• Overtime eligible

• Premium on hours after 5:00pm

• Discretionary Bonus, years of service increases and annual wage grid reviews

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Vacancies: 4

Locations of Work:

• 506 Mersea Rd. 5, Leamington, ON N8H 3V5

• 2646 Division Rd., Kingsville, ON N9Y 2E5

How to Apply:

• Through careers.highlinemushrooms.com ,

• On Indeed or Job Bank Canada

• In person at 506 Mersea Rd. 5, Leamington, ON N8H 3V5

Highline encourages applications from all qualified candidates. When requested, Highline will accommodate people with disabilities at all stages of the recruitment, assessment and hiring process.

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