Machine Operator

Job Description:

Do you have an eye for detail and enjoy working on equipment in a fast-paced environment? Working within a small collaborative team, the Machine Operator role is critical to ensuring our products meet our highest quality standards and customers’ expectations. This position is responsible for ensuring the equipment is operating efficiently, that materials are aligned properly, and for conducting general repairs as needed.

Who You’ll Be Working With

We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it’s the key ingredient that makes our company stronger.  The people who stay with us have these key traits: integrity, great work ethic, and they value the sense of community we’ve built at the PEI Bag Company since 1935. In a recent employee survey, 95% of our employees indicated they enjoyed their work!

What You’ll Do

• Setup and operate machines, including a Weber machine.
• Manage equipment adjustments to ensure quality and productivity.
• Follow the specific requirements of the Plant Safety and Quality Program.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Perform routine maintenance on equipment.
• Read and interpret technical information.
• Follow the Emergency and Bio-Security Procedure requirements.
• Conduct finished product inspections and required paperwork.

What We Offer

• Better starting pay at $19.50/hour (and higher pay for overtime hours)
• Safe indoor workplace, clothing allowance, and great work hours
• Benefits package with medical, dental, defined contribution pension plan, and employee assistance programs (eligibility requirements apply)
• Job-specific training is provided
• More opportunity for growth as new skills are learned

Hours

We have two production shifts from Monday through Friday:

• 6:00am- 2:00pm
• 2:00pm-10:00pm

Overtime may be offered or required, to meet operational demands.  A full-time night shift premium of $3.00 per hour above the employee’s base rate of pay for permanent night shift employees.

What We’re Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Good communication and listening skills
• Self-motivated with the willingness to stick to tasks that may be repetitive in nature
• Strong attention to detail
• Able to lift products ranging in weight of over ten pounds, bending, crouching, and standing for extended periods.
• Able to follow instructions with minimal supervision
• Able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

Where You Can Find Us

The PEI Bag Company manufacturing plant is located in Central Bedeque (PEI). We are 15-minutes from Borden, Kensington, Summerside and 30-minutes from Cornwall and Tyne Valley. For more information about PEI Bag Company visit us here.

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