Packer
Innophos Canada is looking for candidates to operate and maintain an industrial bag packing machine, palletizer, sacking, pneumatic conveying and blending equipment in a chemical plant. The Packer will maintain processes and make necessary adjustments adhering to all prescribed quality, product, safety and environmental standards set out by the company and regulatory agencies.
Key Responsibilities Receive daily instruction from Lead hand, Production Manager through personal contact, email, and daily instruction log
Ensure adequate sampling and testing is completed and documented to ensure high standard of quality control for finished products
Operate the packaging and sack filling processes according to established operating procedures including the adjustment of bag weights, heat sealers, routing forklift checks and maintenance, calibration of metal detectors
Ensure the operations are run efficiently and within specification including bag weights and pallet appearance
Complete lock-out-tag-outs for the area
Input Work Orders into the system
Inspect, clean and wash production/process equipment
Control or operate chemical processes or systems of machines, using panel boards, control boards, or semi-automatic or full automatic equipment
Monitor instruments to ensure proper production conditions
Test chemical or physical characteristics of materials or products. Collect samples of materials or products for testing
Adjust equipment controls to regulate flow of production materials or products
Confer with others to resolve production problems or equipment malfunctions
Notify others of equipment repair or maintenance needs
Communicate with Millwrights, Electricians, Supervision
Adhere to all quality and safety policies and procedures
Actively participate in Good Manufacturing Practices by maintaining cleanliness throughout the facility and perform general housekeeping duties as required
Participate in meetings and committees as required
Other miscellaneous duties as required
Shift 24/7 Continuous Operation; Rotating Schedule
12-hour shifts; rotating biweekly shift schedule (days/nights/weekends)
Day shift – 6:00am - 6:00pm; Night shift – 6:00pm - 6:00am
2-2-3 Schedule
Week 1: Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday
Week 2: Monday, TUesday, Friday Saturday
Benefits Group health benefits, insurance, disability and pension plan paid by company
Vacation time and vacation pay increases in accordance with labour contract
Two additional paid scheduled (floater) holidays in addition to statutory holidays
Annual clothing/safety footwear allowance; basic PPE provided as needed
Annual incentive bonus eligibility based on team and company performance
Fitness Membership Reimbursement Program
The benefits set forth in this posting reflect Innophos’ current benefits for similarly situated employees, are subject in all respects to the terms and conditions of the applicable program policies and may be modified or discontinued by Innophos in the future (subject to applicable law).
Required Education and Experience Completed post-secondary education and/or equivalent experience in one or more of the following areas of study preferred:
Mechanical
Chemical
Chemistry
Quality
Electrical
Technical
Additional Experience and Desired Skills Previous experience in a manufacturing setting, preferably chemical or food
Background in mechanical trades is preferred
Forklift license/previous experience is preferred (used routinely)
Solid computer skills
Attention to detail
Environmental and/or Physical Requirements Work is performed mainly in the plant. There are frequent physical demands associated with this position, including some heavy lifting, stair climbing, walking, standing, bending, reaching, squatting, handling tools, etc.
Frequent use of forklift
Work involves indoor and outdoor climate hot/cold temperatures
Ability to follow Good Manufacturing Practices including the proper wearing of clean protective clothing, following personal hygiene standards, and adherence to food/drink/tobacco restrictions
About Innophos Innophos is a leading international producer of specialty ingredient solutions that deliver far-reaching, versatile benefits for the food, health, nutrition and industrial markets. We leverage our expertise in the science and technology of blending and formulating phosphate, mineral and botanical based ingredients for our customers. Our people are the heart of our organization and the foundation of our success. We are driven by our core values of safety, diversity, integrity and collaboration. Headquartered in Cranbury, New Jersey, Innophos has manufacturing operations across the United States, in Canada, Mexico and China and sells into over 70 countries. Innophos is an equal opportunity employer committed to accommodating the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Applicants are encouraged to inform Human Resources of any accessibility needs to ensure they are accommodated throughout the recruitment and selection process.