Packaging Line Operator
Prairie Flour Mills Ltd. is a Manitoba-based flour milling company supplying premium wheat flour products to bakeries, food manufacturers, food service distributors, and retail customers throughout North America.
We are currently seeking a motivated, mechanically inclined, and dependable Packaging LineOperator to join our growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and wants to grow their career with a well-established Canadian food processing company.
As the Packaging Line Operator, you will play a key role in ensuring our automated packaging lines operate safely, efficiently, and meet the highest standards of food safety and quality.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate automated flour packaging equipment, palletizers, and associated production systems.
- Set up and change over packaging lines according to production schedules.
- Monitor equipment performance and make adjustments to maintain efficient operation.
- Perform start-up, shutdown, inspections, and routine operational checks.
- Troubleshoot mechanical and operational issues and coordinate with the maintenance team when required.
- Verify proper operation of metal detectors, checkweighers, printers, and packaging equipment.
- Lead and support packaging crew members to maximize productivity and minimize downtime.
- Ensure products are packaged accurately according to customer specifications and company quality standards.
- Complete production, inventory, and quality documentation accurately.
- Maintain a clean and organized work area while following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), sanitation procedures, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Participate in preventative maintenance and equipment cleaning.
- Train and mentor team members as required.
- Follow all food safety, workplace safety, and company policies.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Mechanical aptitude with strong troubleshooting skills.
- Experience operating automated manufacturing or packaging equipment is considered an asset.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks.
- Comfortable using hand tools and working around industrial equipment.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs regularly.
- Ability to bend, kneel, crouch, and stand for extended periods.
- Willingness to work rotating shifts, weekends, and overtime as required.
Benefits
- Competitive wages
- Overtime opportunities
- RRSP matching program
- Extended Health Care
- Dental Care
- Vision Care
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- On-site parking
- Stable full-time permanent employment
- Opportunities for training and career advancement
Schedule:
- 10-hour shifts
- Overtime as required
Work Location: Elie, Manitoba (In Person)
Please apply by e-mail only at [email protected] with three references.
NOTE: Only online applications will be considered, NO personal site visits and NO phone calls, please.
We thank all applicants, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.
Resumes are kept on file for 6 months.
The Company is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse skilled workforce that is representative and reflective of the community we serve. Applications are encouraged from equity groups such as Indigenous Peoples, Women, Racialized Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, and Newcomers.
Requests for Reasonable Accommodation will be accepted during the hiring process.
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Elie, MB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):
- Are you legally authorized to work in Canada (Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or valid work permit holder)?
Language:
Work Location: In person
