Industrial Packaging Operator

Enjoy shift work? and more time off? Join us at Grain Millers! Our Yorkton Facility is hiring a Industrial Packaging Operator. This is a permanent position. This position requires shift work (12-hr Modified shift schedule), including Nights and weekend shifts.

Grain Millers is an international agri-business with interests in whole grain manufacturing, merchandising, Grain, and oilseed milling and other Value-added Manufacturing. We are one of the North America's premier Oat Milling companies that supplies customers both locally and globally. Our plants are located across North America with our Canadian headquarters in Yorkton, Saskatchewan.

The Industrial Packaging Operator is a member of the Industrial Packing team and carries out all duties and responsibilities of the department as required. This position will be operating various lines in our warehouse which includes but is not limited to Automated and Semi automated bagging lines, Automated Palletizer, flour packaging lines and toting. You will be conducting metal detector tests and other checks as part of our GMP program. Operators are to Complete all paperwork / summaries of packing activities including date entry on inventory system and internal communication systems. This position may also be required to assist other members of the packaging team with day-to-day tasks or responsibilities.

Essential Qualifications

• Minimum High school diploma or equivalent
• Knowledgeable and capable of operating complex packaging lines.
• Previous experience in food manufacturing / packaging may be preferred.
• Must hold or can hold a valid Sask. forklift operator certificate.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills are required.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Strong computer skills (word, excel, data entry, etc.)
• Must have the ability to perform physical tasks repetitively such as climbing ladders/stairs and lift 50lbs and working 12 hr. shifts.
• Must be able to work in a grain processing environment which exposes staff to allergens such as, but not limited to, grain and grain dust.
• Must be comfortable in working with heights.
  
  

Grain Millers Canada offers excellent salary and benefits in accordance with the current Collective Agreement. We also offer our employees:

• Quarterly Bonus
• Overtime pays.
• Night and weekend Premium
• Incentive pays program.
• Company match RRSP program
• The company supplied uniform and safety equipment.
• Sick & Vacation pay.
  
  

We thank all candidates for applying; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

GMCC is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourageapplications from all qualified candidates including those from under-represented groups