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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