Direct Production - C0110 Packaging Technician

Job summary

Operate and maintain complex automated food packaging machinery while ensuring adherence to food safety and quality standards. Collaborate with maintenance and engineering teams to troubleshoot equipment issues and implement permanent solutions.

Job details

Made Better isn’t just a claim; it’s our Dare promise. Dare has been a proudly Canadian, family-owned company since 1889. Throughout our long history, we’ve created some of the most loved brands in the country including Bear Paws cookies, REALFRUIT gummies, Breton crackers, Melba Toast and many more. For over 130 years we had been located in the Kitchener area since the family’s original store opened in 1892. We are head quartered in Cambridge Ontario and we’ve expanded our roots far beyond. With manufacturing plants in North America and over 1400 employees, Dare is part of the fabric of Canada. At Dare our dedicated team works passionately to uphold our tradition of excellence, innovation and quality in every aspect of our operations. Our state-of-the-art facilities utilize advanced technology to ensure consistency and quality while meeting the evolving needs of our consumers and customers. Manufacturing - Processing/ Packaging Technician Duties: Operate complex automated food packaging machinery Use complex software to support packaging procedures (HMI) Demonstrate food safety and quality concepts (e.g. cleaning and sanitation of equipment) Conduct start up, in process and finished product quality testing based on standards Identify issues, determine the root cause, and work with maintenance and engineering teams to develop permanent solutions Perform routine technical maintenance to the equipment Conduct equipment testing All other duties as assigned Qualifications: Post Secondary Education Skilled in the principles of Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing Hands on experience with food processing equipment Strong technical skills and an analytical approach to problem-solving A history of meeting and exceeding challenging performance goals; a desire to “win” Ability to perform tasks effectively both individually and as a member of a team Understands basic principles of Food Safety and Quality Strong communication skills Dependable attendance Total Rewards Package: Our Total Rewards package reflects the investment we make in our employees to help them and their families achieve their well-being goals. Total Rewards at Dare Foods includes a competitive base salary, comprehensive health and wellness benefits and retirement programs. In addition, we offer paid time off, career development opportunities as well as reward and recognition programs. At Dare Foods Limited, we are dedicated to creating an inclusive, accessible, equal-opportunity environment that welcomes all individuals from all backgrounds because we know it will make our company a better place to work. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We want to thank all candidates in advance for their interest; only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we cannot confirm the receipt of individual applications or resumes. Salary offers will be determined based on the candidate's skills, experience, and internal equity.

What you’ll do

Operate and maintain complex automated food packaging machinery while ensuring adherence to food safety and quality standards. Collaborate with maintenance and engineering teams to troubleshoot equipment issues and implement permanent solutions.

Requirements

Requires post-secondary education and hands-on experience with food processing equipment. Candidates must possess strong technical skills, an analytical approach to problem-solving, and knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles.

Benefits

• Health and wellness benefits • Retirement programs • Paid time off • Career development opportunities • Reward and recognition programs

Listed skills

• Continuous Improvement · Preferred
• Food safety · Preferred
• Root Cause Analysis · Preferred
• Sanitation · Preferred
• Lean Manufacturing · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Automated food packaging machinery
• HMI software
• Food safety
• Sanitation
• Quality testing
• Root cause analysis
• Technical maintenance
• Continuous improvement
• Lean manufacturing
• Food processing equipment
• Analytical problem-solving
• Communication skills
• Time Off Management
• Textiles
• Communication
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Equities
• Packaging And Labeling
• Food Safety And Sanitation
• Food Packaging
• Innovation
• Problem Solving
• Lean Manufacturing
• Machinery
• Operations
• Product Quality (QA/QC)
• Human Machine Interfaces

Job areas

• Manufacturing
• Food & Beverage
• Trades
• Packaging Technician
• Manufacturing / Production Technician (General)
• Mechanical Engineering Technicians
• Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians