8 HOUR SHIFTS AVAILABLE

1st Shift: 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

2nd Shift: 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm (+ $1.00 shift differential per hour)

3rd Shift: 11:00 pm - 7:00 am (+ $1.50 shift differential per hour)

EXPERIENCE: 1-2 years of manufacturing experience preferred; blown film a plus. Bag making experience is a plus.

EDUCATION: High school diploma or equivalent

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Ability to read tape measure
• Basic computer aptitude/skills
• Basic mathematical skills
• Hands on mechanical ability a plus
• Ability to work as a team

COMMUNICATION SKILLS:

• Good oral and written communication skills

PERFORMANCE SKILLS:

• Safety: Apply safe work habits that recognize the need for safe work behavior in a high-risk environment; demonstrate safe use of equipment, knowledge of the management of hazardous waste/materials, knowledge of facility emergency policies, use of fire extinguishers, and proper body mechanics; actively participate in promoting a safe work environment; maintain work area in a neat, clean, well-organized manner participate in Paired Safety Audits. Especially cognizant of cut and pinch hazards on Bag Machine.
• Quality: Able to maintain high standards despite pressing deadlines; performs tasks in such a way as to ensure quality and customer satisfaction; do work right the first time and inspect material for flaws; demonstrate understanding of need for producing high quality product by striving to improve conventional practices, making suggestions and/or actively participating in training programs to improve skills; reinforce excellence as a fundamental priority. Adheres to ISO quality system requirements.
• Attention to Detail: Able to be alert in a safety-sensitive environment; follow detailed procedures and ensure accuracy in documentation and data; carefully monitor gauges, instruments or processes; concentrate on routine work details.
• Customer Focus: Able to demonstrate a high level of service delivery; do what is necessary to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Teamwork: Able to share due credit with co-workers; able to develop rapport with others; display enthusiasm and promote friendly group working environment; work closely with other departments as necessary; support Supervisors and co-workers, maintaining constructive working relationships under all circumstances decisions and solicit opinions from co-workers; display team spirit.
• Policies/Processes/Procedures: Able to act in accordance with established guidelines; follow standard procedures in crisis situations; follow organizational policies and procedures; report to work as scheduled and on-time or notifies Supervisor as appropriate; recognize and constructively conform to unwritten rules of practice.
• Continuous Learning: Learn and apply new concepts in regard to work processes and procedures; demonstrate career self-reliance; identify own areas of opportunity and set and monitor self-development goals.
• Flexibility: Perform a wide variety of tasks and change focus quickly as demands change; manage transitions effectively from task to task; adapt to varying customer needs; interact well with people who have different values cultures or backgrounds.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

May have occasional exposure to chemical hazards, hot surfaces, pinch and cut hazard points, or noise that may result from performance of duties.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

In summary, the position will require lifting up to ninety (90) pounds with frequent lifting and/or moving of objects up to seventy-five (75) pounds and occasional maneuvering of objects over 100 lbs. Requires use of both hands with occasional repetitive hand movements. Visual acuity required for reading and computer work. Frequent bending, stooping required with occasional reaching and squatting required. Requires 80% standing and/or walking and 20% sitting. Work week includes 12-hour schedules, 3 days one week and 4 days following week, with occasional OT work as required.

EMPLOYEES SUPERVISED: None

DEGREE OF SUPERVISION REQUIRED: Medium.

CAREER PATH: Employees are given the opportunity for upward progression in the Production area.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

Conducts daily operation of the BSB Bag machines.

• Assist in Paired Safety Audits
• Works safely and promotes safe work practices
• Works as contributing member of a team, offering help and support as needed.
• Shows common courtesy and respect for other members of the team.
• Reports all safety hazards immediately to supervision.
• Reports all machine problems immediately to supervision.
• Monitors operating conditions of the machine.
• Conducts visual inspection of finished product.
• Completes quality checks as dictated by ISO quality system.
• Labels, weighs, and seals finished good boxes.
• Packages and labels precisely according to customer needs.
• Documents and tracks weights of boxes, amount of product made, and scrap neatly on production report.
• Prepares for next shift as needed on a daily basis.
• Asks for help as needed.
• Monitors raw materials and keeps adequate supply.
• Monitors process, noting any significant changes, completes hourly boards
• Maintains clean work environment on a daily basis.
• Other duties as assigned.

Winpak Ltd., a public company, operates ten production facilities in Canada, the United States and Mexico, with its corporate office located in Winnipeg. Continued growth in sales has positioned the company as one of the premiere leaders in the North American market for the supply of flexible and rigid plastic packaging products.

Winpak is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. Pre-employment drug/alcohol/background screening may be required based on facility location.

Although we appreciate all applicants, only qualified applicants will be considered for interviews.