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Position Name: Pouch Packer

Department: Pouch

Position Type: Permanent Full Time, Onsite

Hours per Week: 40. Rotating 8 hour shift every 2 weeks from Monday to Friday (Days, Afternoon, Nights) with weekends off.

Pay: $17.60 per hour

Current Positions Available: 2

Job Overview

A pouch packer is responsible for assisting in the day-to-day production of flexible packaging manufacturing. New team members will be working with highly automated equipment producing a variety of flexible packaging formats. This position follows safety rules and work instructions while fulfilling work orders to achieve consistent quality of finished products. A pouch packer / helper should be a quick learner, have good attention to detail, someone who can be flexible with work areas, and is a team player.

Responsibilities

- Pack finished goods carefully and effectively to ensure best possible products are reaching the customer.
- Sort finished goods carefully and effectively to remove products which do not meet quality requirements or have other defects.
- Print finished good labels and quality labels and correctly maintain production paperwork.
- Read, understand, and follow production dockets closely that outline product composition and operation.
- Inform the Pouch Operator of any deviations, defective materials, or safety issues.
- Removal of production waste and production area clean up.




- Run the machines efficiently while maintaining quality and checking pouches consistently.
- Assist in the operations of various manufacturing machines.
- Assist Operators in all aspects of the production and packaging process.
- Comply with good housekeeping standards and procedures to follow GMPs and HACCP procedures.
- Work in accordance with all Health and Safety policies and established rules of the Company.
- Practice secure behavior with regards to equipment and tasks.
- Other duties as assigned

Skills and Experience

- Basic math and computer skills is necessary.
- Ability to stand for prolonged periods.
- Mechanical aptitude is an asset.
- Must be flexible working 3 rotating shifts (Days, Afternoons, Nights).
- Safety minded.
- Effective communication skills in verbal and written form.
- Ability to follow directions closely and function as a part of a team.
- Must be flexible working 3 rotating shifts (Days, Afternoons, Midnight's)
- Able to multi-task and work well under tight deadlines

Required Education

- Minimum High School Diploma or Equivalent

Working conditions

- Plant setting with manufacturing machines
- Large manufacturing facility, with forklifts and large equipment moving around. Noise up to 80dB.
- Requires certain PPE, such as hairnets, steel-toed shoes, and others as needed.

Physical requirements





- Lifting of up to 50lbs, standing for prolonged periods

Why Work for Vins Plastics

- Competitive compensation with opportunities for career growth and advancement
- Supportive, family-oriented team environment
- Voluntary overtime opportunities
- Comprehensive benefits package including extended health care, dental, vision, and insurance coverage
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Reward and recognition programs, including Employee of the Month, annual employee awards, and referral bonuses
- Vacation and additional paid time off, including company floater days and birthday time off

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Vins Plastics is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. We respect, encourage, and celebrate diversity in our workplace. If you are contacted regarding an employment opportunity and require a Code-protected accommodation, please let us know.

All recruitment for this role is conducted in-house; therefore, we kindly ask that recruitment agencies refrain from contacting us.

As part of our hiring process, we may use AI-supported tools through Indeed to assist with the fair and efficient screening and assessment of applications.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $17.60 per hour

Benefits:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Bradford, ON L3Z 3G6: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

- Secondary School (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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