Packaging Operator Pea Protein

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 LDCs 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.  

Qualifications :

• Previous food manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Must have a Grade 12 diploma or equivalent.  
• Previous exposure to GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) GDP (Good Documentation Practices) HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points) OPRP (Operational Pre-Requisite Program) LIMS (Laboratory Information Management Systems).
• Good personal hygiene and commitment to high sanitization facility expectations.
• Must participate in shiftwork rotations and overtime in a facility which has continuous operations including day and night shiftsweekends holidays etc. 
• Must be able to move lift push and pull products and equipment of 50lbs or more and able to withstand extended periods of walking standing and stair-climbing as required in the facility.
• Able to thrive and work in diverse challenging and changing environments including hot/cold outdoors/indoors varying degreesofdirt dust odor sound etc. 
• Able to follow written and verbal instructions. 
• Strong mechanical aptitude effective oral and written communication skills and basic numerical skills are required. 
• Well-organized self-motivated and action oriented. 
• Committed to working safely efficiently and effectively within a team environment. 

Additional Information :

What We Offer

We provide a dynamic and stimulating international environment which will stretch and develop your abilities and channel your skills and expertise with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.

- Comprehensive benefits program including extended health care and dental coverage employee and family assistance program life insurance and disability coverage

- Retirement Savings Plan with Employer contributions and matching

- Paid vacation paid sick time and paid statutory holidays

Diversity & Inclusion

LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards with diversity and inclusion being part of our DNA. LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity equity and inclusion.

LDC encourages diversity supports local communities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

Sustainability

Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company.

We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people our business partners the communities we touch and the environment around us

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time