We are currently recruiting for Packaging Operators to join the Louis Dreyfus Company Pea Protein Isolate (“PPI”) Facility that is currently being constructed as part of LDC’s processing facility in Yorkton, Saskatchewan, Canada.
The Packaging Operator is responsible for the day-to-day activities of the warehouse .This includes packaging the product from the finished product silos into the bags, palletizing activities, shipping, receiving, and inventory management. The Packaging Operator is also responsible for monitoring the industrial equipment for good repair, safety, in-process sampling, basic maintenance, and housekeeping. The operator also completes trailer verifications, and packaging quality checks.
Primary Responsibilities/Essential Functions:
- Operate the Packaging and palletizing equipment. Operate a forklift to move product and materials.
- In-process sampling, magnet checks, metal detector verifications, analytical analysis, data reporting and record keeping both digital and paper, and reporting deviations promptly to their supervisor.
- Monitor the process controls on the HMI.
- Follow and execute the production plan as per written instructions.
- Conduct safety inspections of equipment prior to use, participates in root cause analysis following process incidents and ensures the equipment is in good repair by performing basic preventative maintenance.
- Utilize SAP for production and inspections on the applicable records.
- Work in an organized, safe, and clean manner, ensuring work area is clean and free from all safety hazards.
- Ensure compliance with Company safety and food safety rules by self and others. Wears proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) as required in fulfillment of assigned responsibilities.
Secondary Responsibilities/Essential Functions:
- Participate in all audits for inventory control, food safety and ISO audits. Participates in corrective and preventative actions when required.
- Assist with continuous improvement and process optimization programs, including "5S" activities.
- Work with plant management to assist in the smooth operational running of the facility.
- Assist with general sanitation and shutdown activities throughout the facility as needed.
- All other duties as assigned.