Corporate – Tempo Plastics Limited Hiring for Converting Set Up Operator at Innisfil, ON Full Time

Join Team Tempo!
Our Vision is to be the preferred partner of sustainable and socially responsible Flexible Packaging Solutions in North America.

Tempo Flexible Packaging is an award-winning, fast-growing company, specializing in custom printed flexible packaging. With over 50 years of proven success, our 100,000 square foot, vertically integrated manufacturing facility is GFSI internationally recognized FSSC 22 000 secure standard, a GFSI recognized certification program. Our employees are committed to working hard and ensuring quality and production goals are met while maintaining operations. Tempo Flexible Packaging is conveniently located in Innisfil, Ontario, just off Hwy 400.

We invite you to apply now! We are looking for full-time, permanent applicants seeking long-term employment at a reputable, safe and fun workplace with opportunity for growth and are more than willing to train!

Benefits: BENFITS PACKAGES:

• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• EAP (Employee Assistance Programs)
• Doctor On Call

TIME OFF BENEFITS:

• Vacation
• Personal Emergency Leaves
• Jury Duty
• Statutory Holidays
• Compassionate Leave
• Bereavement Leave
• Medical Leave
• Family Caregiver Leave

ADDITIONAL REWARDS:

• Work 36 hours/ Paid for 40 (Flex Life Shifts)
• Long Service Reward
• Employee Recognition and Appreciation
• Family and Social events
• Monthly engagement activities
• Career Advancement and Training Opportunities
• Health and Wellness Program
• Team oriented Work Environment
• Overtime Available
• PPE Allowance

Responsibilities:

• Complies with the Occupational Health and Safety Act legislation and regulations and ensures safe working conditions are in place.
• Ensures that equipment is properly setup and maintained to OEM (original equipment manufacturing) standards and operators perform safe operations on the equipment.
• Adapts and responds to changing conditions, priorities & unpredictable occurrences, machine shutdowns and repairs.
• Responsible for performing recalibrations to ensure that the seal heads are properly aligned to meet the product quality standards consistently.
• Consistently ensures equipment is running effectively and efficiently to meet the customers’ and Tempo’s expectations in regard to quality and quantity.
• Be actively part of the high-performing team in the converting department to accomplish the departmental goals.
• Work collaboratively with internal team members both within and outside of their department.
• Supports the effective implementation of all applicable company policies, operating procedures, plant standards and work-instructions within the scope of their responsibility, which include quality management, HACCP food safety program, GMP and Environmental, Health and Safety procedures, etc.
• Responsible for the training and development of the employees as per the manager’s/Training Coordinator’s instructions; ensure all appropriate training records are completed.

Job Duties:

• Reads and comprehends the schedule daily and verifies with the docket for the accuracy of order specifications.
• Collects all the necessary tools and accessories needed for the order, sets-up the equipment and is prepared for the operation.
• Verifies and ensures that the proper films are on the machines as per the schedule and docket prior to setup.
• Adheres to the personal protective equipment requirements of the plant.
• Performs optimal setups to provide highest quality output while ensuring the maximum efficiencies of equipment.
• Coordinates with the manager, supervisor and scheduler to organize workflow according to priorities.
• Reads process control and verifies whether it’s the correct one for the order; if there is no process control available, gets one made.
• Sets up machine as per process control and fine tunes machine so it is running at maximum output without jeopardizing quality or output.
• Communicates with operators about issues, things they fix and problems with machines and works with them as a team to maintain good quality and efficiency.
• Checks all running machines for proper setups by controlling and adjusting machine settings in accordance with process controls.
• Monitors lines to ensure packaging lines and equipment are functioning normally and makes necessary adjustments as may be required to keep the lines running.
• Performs quality inspections at the beginning of their shift, upon completion of setups and at various times throughout their shift.
• Records deviations in communication books and statistical charts.
• Keeps the production floor area and equipment clean and orderly.
• Communicates to previous and oncoming shifts’ Setup Operators and Converting Supervisors any problems to see how everything is going and discusses any issues from the previous day.
• Checks quarantine daily to see if any rework needs to be done. If so, directs the proper employees to get task done.
• Identifies when a machine need repaired (not performing to OEM standards) and writes a work order.
• Troubleshoots issues on machines and performs repairs if it is a minor maintenance issue; reviews the steps of Level 1 Converting Set Up Operators are unable to determine the issue with the machine.
• Strictly adheres to the company policies and procedures.
• Works closely with the manager on further resource allocation and capacity planning including identifying Converting Operators’ strengths and performance gaps in specific operations.
• Assists with training needs analysis for Converting Operators; assists with training the Level 1 Converting Set Up Operators.
• Actively is involved in health and safety and food safety investigations for the department.
• Conducts staff training on how to safely use machinery and educates on how to follow procedures, machine checklist, functions, quality expectations, etc.
• Takes part in staff performance review processes and provides constructive comments.
• Identifies issues in efficiency and suggest improvements.
• Performing any other duties as assigned by the Converting Supervisor or Converting Manager.

Requirements (Job Specification):

• 3-5 years of proven experience as a Setup Operator or similar role in a flexographic converting environment including mastery of troubleshooting various types of machinery and tools.
• Intermediate mechanical and electrical knowledge.
• Takes initiative and has an inclination towards innovativeness.
• Comprehensive knowledge of flexible packaging and strong understanding of the production processes.
• High School Diploma and a certificate or diploma in production management or a relevant field would be an asset.
• Knowledge of the Ontario Health and Safety Act.
• Good understanding of GMP.

Success Factors:

• Safe work habits and the ability to wear required PPE
• Ability to lift over 50lbs
• Proficiency in the English language
• Positive attitude and a team player
• Motivated and hardworking
• Reliable and punctual

Hours of Work: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM & 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM (every 2 week -Rotating Shift)

Shifts may change depending on production needs*

A Sample – 12 Hour shift Schedule: visit https://tempoplastics.com/flexlife-2-2/ for more de

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Job Type: Full-time