Packaging - Packaging Technician

Packaging Technician Location: WinnipegStatus: Full-time, Permanent Reports to: PackagingSupervisorHours: Monday to Thursday 7 am to 530 pm Position Summary: Reporting to the Packaging and Sanitation Supervisor, our ideal candidates is a self-starter who takes initiative, displays problem-solving and decision-making abilities, has excellent organizational skills and can maintain a positive, professional attitude in a fast paced and changing work environment. Key Responsibilities: • Comply with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) in a full-scale production environment • Responsible for general housekeeping of packaging area: Clean equipment and maintain cleanliness in work area • Comply with all safety and health regulations • Weigh, record, and move waste product to the destruction cage in accordance with outlined SOP’s • Report any issues to shift lead or supervisor • Cleaning and maintenance of processing and packaging equipment • Optimize production and packaging related SOP’s • Minimize daily product waste, such as consumables, labels, pouches, gummies, etc. • Utilize a proactive approach as it relates to daily operation, maintenance, adjustments, cleaning, and planning for success • Other duties as assigned Qualifications: • Strong sense of work quality and safety • Effortlessly takes direction and follows through on tasks • Capable of working both independently and on a team • Good communication skills both written and verbal • Positive attitude with excellent interpersonal skills • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment • Experience in food manufacturing and/or in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment would be considered an asset • Previous packaging experience would be considered an asset • Keen eye for detail, basic math skills required • Ability to meeting physical demands including reaching, bending, walking, standing and performing repetitive work