Packaging Machine Operator

Job Description

Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?

Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It With Pride.

You independently operate and maintain at least one process, equipment or systems following autonomous maintenance (AM) standards and use your technical skills to improve line and/or system performance to meet business needs.

How you will contribute

You are a key ingredient in changing how the world snacks. With coaching, you will operate and maintain equipment to deliver on our safety, quality, cost, delivery, sustainability and morale targets. You will use execute all standard work processes on your equipment using AM (autonomous maintenance) and PM (progressive maintenance) standards and ensure that safety processes are observed, and that quality assurance activities are performed. You will understand the losses in their area and equipment and report them.

What you will bring

A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career. You will bring experience and knowledge in:

• Operating machines with coaching
• Safety and quality standards for operating machines
• Reading and writing, and fluently conversant in the language of communication as appropriate to the site
• Collaborating well in a diverse work environment

More about this role

Nature and Scope

Ø This position is responsible for the operation of 3 or more of the following machines and their subcomponents: Aqua 1-7; Bosch; Hayssen 6, Treatsize, Theatrebox 1-2, Rovema.

Major/Essential Responsibilities

Ø Checks quality of candy and material prior to packaging operations

Ø Perform regular quality checks of candy and material

Ø Train

Ø Support general packers

Ø Checks metal detector to confirm that it is functional

Ø Sets up and operates Aquarius related sub-machines such as the Schubert, Domino, Markem, Cermex, Nor/Reg. Senzani, Langen, Multi-pond, Nordale, and Butlers

Ø Checks bags, weights, seal temperature, registration, date code, batch numbers, etc. and record data into Quality Suite

Ø Record all troubleshooting and downtime occurrences in Quality Suite

Ø Engages in machine start up tasks such a calibrating the scales, changing the program, setting up the film, complete changeover duties, etc.

Ø Operates film lifter, feed cartons to machines

Ø Using RCA, produces shift efficiency report

Ø Using SAP, report all types of waste and re-work sugar, number of machine hours per order, and hours of downtime

Ø Conducts both major line cleaning, changeover cleaning, and end of shift cleaning

Ø Performs safety checks on all machines at start-up

Ø Maintain cleanliness on the packaging line, specifically jaw and knife cleaning

Ø Ensure proper supply of materials, including boxes, cartons, labels in according with the BOM

Ø Responsible to continuously clean the area surrounding the work station

Ø Knowledge and understanding of SOP’s and work instructions

Ø Understand, participate and support all safety programs, policies and initiatives within the manufacturing location

Ø Responsible for ensuring all packaged products meet all GMP and food safety requirements

Ø All other duties as assigned by supervisor

Knowledge and Skills

Ø GMP/Food Safety and HACCP training

Ø Lockout training

Ø WHMIS

Ø Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.

Ø Computer literacy is essential and required with specific emphasis on SAP and Quality Suite

Ø Numerical literacy is required

Ø Knowledge of and ability to follow specific and key protocols, policies, etc.

Ø Some mechanical knowledge, familiarly with terms and plant systems/machines

Ø Troubleshooting/problem solving skills

Education

Ø High School Diploma

Ø Some post-secondary education is an asset

Experience / Skills

Ø Previous experience as a General Packer is required

Ø Good command of written and oral communication in English is required

Ø Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills are essential

Relationships

Internal:

Ø This position regularly interacts with General Packers, Process Coordinators, Packaging Coordinators, Warehouse Handlers, the Lead Operators, Maintenance, and the Shift Supervisor

Effort

Physical Effort:

Ø A high level of:

o Bending

o Lifting from the floor to the waist, from the floor to the shoulder, and from the waist to the shoulder

o Manual dexterity

o Standing for long periods of time

o Walking

o Climbing (Stairs/Steps)

o Crouching/Squatting

o Reaching forward below the waist and above the shoulder

Mental Effort:

Ø High level of mental effort focused largely on:

o Troubleshooting and problem solving

o Accuracy in documentation

o High attention to detail

o Repetitive tasks

Working Conditions

Ø This position occurs in a setting of a manufacturing plant environment

Ø Exposure to noise, some dust and variable temperatures is common

Ø The use of personal protective equipment is required, particularly protective footwear, hearing protection, safety goggles, heat resistant gloves, hard hats, and other PPE as required

Ø The use of company mandated uniform is required (long sleeve shirts/pants, hairnets, gloves, etc.)

The expected annualized salary range for this position is $42,848.00 to $60,330.00 CAD depending on several factors such as experience, skills, education, and budget.  In addition to base salary, this position is eligible to participate in a highly competitive bonus program with a target of 5% with the possibility for overachievement based on performance and company results, and potential shift premiums and / or overtime.

Mondelez also offers several generous employee benefits (some subsidized or fully paid for by the company), including health insurance, wellness and family support programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave programs, education related programs, and enhanced vacation and holiday entitlements.  

AI may be used as part of the recruitment process and in accordance with local laws.

Business Unit Summary

With several brands that are among consumer favourites, including Cadbury, OREO, Christie and Maynards, we are one of the largest snack companies in Canada. Many of our iconic brands are ranked first, second or third in their categories, and our manufacturers and pastry chefs have an enviable mission to create and manufacture chocolate, cookies, crackers and candy in our iconic factories and locations across Ontario. A company with many ambitious growth targets, we have invested close to $250 million in our Ontario plants in recent years alone; We run marketing campaigns promoting innovative products such as Cadbury Dark Milk tablets and OREO Birthday Cake and Peppermint Bark cookies. Our community of more than 2,683 employees is present across Canada and our head office is in Toronto. Passion and dedication characterize our Company. We encourage all our employees to be themselves at work, to speak out and to encourage diversity in all areas of activity. In addition, we foster a flexible work environment and place great importance on the notions of trust and empathy to promote a true sense of belonging.

Mondelez welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates with disabilities taking part in all aspects of the selection process.  Please note that the term "accommodation" in this posting means changes that are made in order to meet the needs of a person with disabilities and not lodging.

Job Type

Regular

Manufacturing core

Manufacturing