Packer

About the Company

Puratos creates, manufactures, and supplies a specialized portfolio of ingredients for bakers, pastry chefs, and chocolatiers who expect top-tier quality. Established in Belgium in 1919, the company has expanded quickly and now employs more than 10,000 people across 85 countries. Its focus on innovation, a pioneering mindset, and strong values continues to support its global growth, along with a commitment to the communities it serves.

Role Overview

The Production Packer in Chilliwack plays an important support role in helping reduce production interruptions and assisting the Production Supervisor or Line Lead Hand with planning and day-to-day production support. The position contributes to team engagement, productivity, safety, and product quality in a unionized manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Help maintain Puratos safety and quality systems by following procedures, meeting GMP expectations, and taking part in training.
• Step in as needed to meet daily production goals, including covering breaks and both planned and unplanned absences.
• Work independently when required and also cooperate effectively with coworkers.
• Be able to bend and lift up to 60 lbs as part of the role.
• Respond quickly to unexpected equipment issues, troubleshoot problems, and decide when Maintenance support is needed.
• Apply QA, HACCP, Food Safety, and SQF 2000 standards throughout production activities.
• Support the creation of SOPs and standard work documents, learn procedures thoroughly, and help ensure others follow them.
• Take part in toolbox meetings with the team.
• Promote a respectful, safe, and healthy workplace for all staff.
• Build strong working relationships across departments.
• Stand for at least eight hours during the workday.
• Encourage safe work habits by enforcing safety procedures and helping develop practical safety improvements where needed.
• Assist in putting the company’s health and safety program into practice.
• Contribute ideas for continuous improvement in methods, performance, quality, and efficiency.
• Identify and help implement cost-saving opportunities.
• Handle chemicals safely and use manual or electric pallet jacks appropriately.
• Act as a safety-minded team member who looks out for others.
• Immediately report any quality or safety concerns.
• Carry out other miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Safety and Hazard Expectations

• This role involves handling materials and supporting safe machine operation and product handling.
• Keep the machine area clean, organized, and free of hazards.
• Take care around moving machine parts and avoid getting caught in any mechanisms.
• Never remove or disable protective devices required by the employer or regulations.
• Do not operate equipment or perform work in a way that could endanger any worker.
• Report known workplace hazards to the employer or supervisor.

Competencies and Values

• Team spirit
• Ethics
• Quality focus
• Passion
• Courage
• Vision

Skills, Education, and Experience

• Grade 12 or an equivalent qualification.
• Demonstrated commitment to safe work practices.
• Strong attendance and punctuality.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate one-on-one and in group settings.
• Comfort with numbers and basic math.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical ability, including equipment and mechanical troubleshooting.
• Well-organized, able to manage time effectively, prioritize tasks, and switch between tasks efficiently and accurately.
• Experience working in a culturally diverse workplace.
• Working knowledge of MS Office and internet-based applications.
• Ability to work flexible hours and overtime when needed.

Compensation and Benefits

This is a unionized position with an hourly wage of $23.41. Puratos also offers a competitive package that includes wages, group insurance, and training, along with an opportunity to grow and shape your role within a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment.

Additional Information

Puratos Canada Inc. is committed to treating everyone with dignity and independence, and accommodation is available upon request for applicants.

Applications are not accepted by email or through LinkedIn. Candidates must submit their application through the company’s direct job posting on its website. No agencies please.