Packer in Georgetown, Ontario

Want to build a stronger, more sustainable future and cultivate your career? Join Cargill’s global team of 160,000 employees who are committed to safe, responsible and sustainable ways to nourish the world. This position is in Cargill’s food ingredients and bio-industrial business, where we anticipate trends around taste, nutrition and safety to innovate and provide solutions to manufacturers, retailers and foodservice companies.

This job posting is for an existing vacancy

Working at Cargill is an opportunity to thrive — a place to develop your career to the fullest while engaging in meaningful work that makes a positive impact around the globe. You will be proud to work for a company with a strong history of ethics and a purpose of nourishing people. We offer a diverse, supportive environment where you will grow personally and professionally as you learn from some of the most talented people in your field.

At Cargill we have a Culture of Safety, our goal is to return everyone safely back to their loved ones every day.

The Packer will be in charge of operate packaging equipment to fill, label, stack, and stretch wrap product containers.

Compensation : $21.51/hr

Job Type: Full Time

Shift available: 3rd Shift

Principal Accountabilities:

• Operate packaging equipment to fill, label, stack, and stretch wrap product containers

• Monitor packaging equipment performance; make adjustments to equipment as necessary

• Record and review production data as required on log sheets

• Perform product and packaging change-overs as scheduled

• Restock boxes, skids, and liners for next shift and current shift as needed

• Use pallet handling equipment to move product or packaging materials as required

• Maintain all production areas in a neat and clean condition

• Properly account for any product rework

• Understanding and adhering to all safety rules and regulations

• Other duties as assigned

• Follow all Food Safety (HACCP), GMP’s, WHMIS, Occupational Health and Safety, and Environmental programs

Required Qualifications:

• Must be legally entitled to work for Cargill in Canada

• Cargill requires that employees be a minimum of 18 years old

• Ability to understand and communicate in English (verbal/written)

• Must be able and willing to perform with or without reasonable accommodation: bending, kneeling, climbing, crawling, twisting and lift a minimum of 50 pounds

• Ability to work in varied indoor and outdoor conditions which may include heat, cold, dust, loud noise, etc., with the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) including a respirator

• Ability to work in elevated areas (4 feet and above)

• Ability to work overtime including weekends, holidays, or different shifts with advance notice

• Basic computer skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Perform basic math tasks

• High school diploma or GED or 3 months or related experience

• Basic experience troubleshooting various mechanical components and systems

This full-time position is located in Georgetown, Ontario; however please expect to receive telephone calls from a Recruiter with a 204 area code.

Cargill is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing accommodation to our job applicants with disabilities.