Job Description

We are looking for a

Back-Up Material Handler Driver / Packaging Operator to join our team at Elmira Pet!

Afternoon Shift: Monday to Friday 3:30pm to 11:30pm // Night Shift: Sunday to Thursday 11:30pm to 7:30am

Reporting to the Production Foreperson, the Backup Material Handler Driver is responsible for delivering materials, product, and equipment for Elmira Pet Products to and from the Mixing Plant to the Production areas. This position only requires driving on Company premises.

Packaging Operators report to the Packaging Foreperson and is responsible for setting up machines, packaging product, ensuring good quality and seals, piling bags onto skids, and changing over packaging material when necessary.

Rate range:

$24.10 to $28.81 per hour (inclusive of shift premium)

About Us...

Elmira Pet Products is the largest Canadian Private Label dry pet food manufacturer. We deliver unique solutions driving growth for global partners. We have over 30 years' experience producing a full range of products, including therapeutic diets (vet channel), holistic, premium, mid-range, and price sensitive formulations.

Our customer base is diverse. We produce well-known brands for mass merchandise, grocery, and the pet specialty channels. Our expertise also allows us to manufacture unique diets for distribution to niche markets.

Visit our website at: http://www.elmirapet.com

Why work at Elmira Pet?

Employees from all areas of the company work together to contribute towards meeting our common goal of producing the highest quality pet food in the industry. We are proud of our strong work ethic and "small town" values, including honesty, integrity, and respect. We are proudly Canadian-owned and operated.

Health and safety are our top priorities, enabling our employees to approach their work with peace of mind. We also offer an employee Wellness Program. This program focuses on employee health and wellbeing, by offering healthy lifestyle activities, information, and training.

We offer:

Competitive wages Steady shifts

$3,100

annual bonus - paid quarterly

$500

bonus - for referring friends and family who get hired

$185

Safety Shoe Reimbursement - annually 40% Employee discounts on pet food products Christmas Bonus Comprehensive Benefits Package including extended health care, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, mental health services, and short-term and long-term disability - after 6 months RRSP matching program - 4% after 6 months Optional overtime - 1.5x your regular rate after 40 hours; Sunday's are paid at double time Within your first year, you are eligible for wage increases every 3 months! General wage increases are determined annually. Many opportunities for career enhancement with corresponding increases in pay.

What you'll do as a Backup Material Handler Driver:

Drive truck and dump trailer (on site) to pick up and deliver bulk dry mix to support extrusion. Receive bulk, bagged, or toted ingredients, (meats, liquid and dry ingredients), from outside providers. Operate tow motor to receive materials, move materials within the plant, and to load materials for shipment. Able to operate 18 wheelers tandem dump trailer (40) Assist in production changeovers, machine cleaning, and sanitation. Reconciling material quantities when picking up from Mixing to Production Move rework trailers and clean all trailers as needed. Other duties as assigned.

What you'll do as a Packaging Operator:

Set up & operate packaging machines Package product while ensuring good seals and legible & accurate date codes Understand work instructions and work order paperwork to complete customer work orders Pile bags onto skids and wrap according to packaging slip sheet Continually monitor the line and troubleshoot for problems Perform quality checks Changeover packaging for the machinery making necessary adjustments to ensure efficient packaging of product Assist with sanitation duties as required to ensure work area is clean, tidy, and organized Perform other duties as needed

What you'll have:

A positive attitude! High school diploma or equivalent Reliable vehicle to travel to and from work (as there is no bus route that travels out here) Previous packaging and manufacturing experience an asset Fully capable of operating a packaging line (Mechanical aptitude, logical problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills required; basic maintenance knowledge of packaging lines and set up preferred) Ability to continuously lift to 50lbs without assistance (rotating positions that allow for ergonomic breaks) Able to work in a fast-paced work environment with fluctuating temperatures Valid G driver's licence with ability to drive standard transmission vehicles. Able to operate 18 wheelers tandem dump trailer (40'). Valid AZ driver's licence an asset. Clean driving record. Ability to drive tow motor.

We are an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with AODA, Elmira Pet Products will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection, and//or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If you require disability-related accommodations, please inform us.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $24.10-$28.81 per hour

Additional pay:

Bonus pay Overtime pay
Benefits:

Casual dress Dental care Employee assistance program Extended health care On-site parking Paid time off RRSP match Store discount Vision care Wellness program
Flexible language requirement:

French not required
Schedule:

8 hour shift Evening shift Night shift
Ability to commute/relocate:

Elmira, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

manufacturing: 1 year (required) Forklift: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

AZ licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person