Innophos Canada Inc. 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.

Education / Experience

Must have 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
• Solid computer skills are an asset
• Attention to detail

Responsibilities / Requirements

• Receive daily instruction from the Lead hand and Production Manager through personal contact, email, and daily instruction log
• Ensure adequate sampling and testing are completed and documented to ensure a 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 the 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 performing general housekeeping duties as required
• Participate in meetings and committees as required
• Other miscellaneous duties as required.

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