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Retail Packaging Operator
- Yorkton, SK, Canada
Full-time
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Join Grain Millers in Yorkton, SK - where small-town living meets big-time opportunity.
Looking for a fresh start or your next great role in a reputable, stable, and value-driven company? At Grain Millers, we believe in doing the right thing, always. As a trusted North American leader in the food production industry, we're proud of our legacy of quality, safety, and integrity. Now, we're looking for passionate, detail-focused individuals to join our team of difference-makers.
As a Retail Packaging Operator, you'll play a vital role on our production floor, ensuring that high-quality products are packaged efficiently, safely, and to the highest standards. From operating state-of-the-art automated equipment to performing quality checks, you'll help us deliver excellence - every bag, every box, every time.
Duties & Responsibilities
This position will be working 12-hr Modified shift schedule, including Weekend and night shifts.
Enjoy a competitive compensation package with a variety of perks:
Apply by the end of the day October 2, 2026 to be considered for this opportunity. We thank all applicants, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.
Grain Millers Canada is committed to Employment Equity.
Looking for a fresh start or your next great role in a reputable, stable, and value-driven company? At Grain Millers, we believe in doing the right thing, always. As a trusted North American leader in the food production industry, we're proud of our legacy of quality, safety, and integrity. Now, we're looking for passionate, detail-focused individuals to join our team of difference-makers.
As a Retail Packaging Operator, you'll play a vital role on our production floor, ensuring that high-quality products are packaged efficiently, safely, and to the highest standards. From operating state-of-the-art automated equipment to performing quality checks, you'll help us deliver excellence - every bag, every box, every time.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Operate a variety of packaging equipment including: automated bagging lines, case packers, palletizers, stretch wrappers, ink jet labelers, check weighers, metal detectors, and screeners
- Monitor and test processes at metal detector critical control points
- Troubleshoot minor equipment issues and interpret equipment control screens
- Set up and calibrate lines for different products, ensure packaging materials are stocked, and perform quality seal and coding checks
- Use the "Wow" inventory system and handheld scanners to track production and update orders
- Complete daily documentation including production logs, packaging summaries, Galileo duty logs, and packing instructions
- Maintain FIFO procedures and assist with inventory counts
- Support sanitation efforts and follow all food safety guidelines
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Experience operating complex packaging equipment and working in food manufacturing is an asset
- Must be comfortable with computers and handheld scanners
- Strong troubleshooting and organizational skills
- Must have or be willing to obtain a valid Saskatchewan forklift operator certificate
- Excellent communication and math skills
- Ability to multitask with attention to detail and follow both written and verbal instructions
- Comfortable working with grain allergens, heights, and lifting up to 50 lbs
- Willingness to work flexible shifts, including weekends and nights
This position will be working 12-hr Modified shift schedule, including Weekend and night shifts.
Enjoy a competitive compensation package with a variety of perks:
- Quarterly Bonus
- Premiums- Night and Weekend.
- Company match RRSP program
- Overtime pays.
- Health & welfare benefits (Medical, dental, Vision, LTD, STD, etc.)
Apply by the end of the day October 2, 2026 to be considered for this opportunity. We thank all applicants, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.
Grain Millers Canada is committed to Employment Equity.
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Responsibilities
Operate and set up automated packaging equipment, monitor critical control points, troubleshoot minor issues, and perform quality checks to ensure products are packaged safely and accurately. Track production and inventory, complete required documentation, follow FIFO procedures, and support sanitation and food safety efforts.
Requirements
A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred; experience with complex packaging equipment or food manufacturing is an asset. Candidates should have computer and scanner skills, strong troubleshooting and organizational abilities, good communication and math skills, and be willing to obtain a Saskatchewan forklift certificate and work flexible shifts, including nights and weekends.
Skills
- Packaging Equipment Operation
- Automated Bagging Lines
- Case Packing
- Palletizing
- Stretch Wrapping
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- Line Setup and Calibration
- Quality Control
- Metal Detector Testing
- Inventory Tracking
- Handheld Scanner Operation
- Production Documentation
- FIFO Inventory Procedures
- Food Safety
- Sanitation
- Forklift Operation
Benefits
- Quarterly Bonus
- Night Shift Premium
- Weekend Premium
- Company-Matched RRSP
- Overtime Pay
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Short-Term Disability Insurance
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Manufacturing
- Food & Beverage
- Logistics
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Automated Bagging Lines
- Case Packers
- Palletizers
- Stretch Wrappers
- Inkjet Labelers
- Check Weighers
- Metal Detectors
- Screeners
- Critical Control Points
- Equipment Control Screens
- Line Setup
- Equipment Calibration
- Quality Seal Checks
- Product Coding Checks
- Wow Inventory System
- Handheld Scanners
- Production Logs
- Packaging Summaries
- Galileo Duty Logs
- Packing Instructions
- FIFO
- Inventory Counts
- Food Manufacturing
- Food Safety
- Sanitation
- Grain Allergens
- Forklift Operator Certificate
- Modified Shift Schedule