Premier Pacific Seeds Ltd. is Looking for Production Assistant Full Time

***This position has the potential to lead into a permanent position***

Key Responsibility Areas

· Maintain our Customer Service Standards as part of the Company’s culture and performance expectations.

· This position is responsible for working with the production team in various aspects of daily operations, reporting to the warehouse manager.

SPECIFIC JOB ELEMENTS

Blending, Mixing & Packaging

· Responsible for daily workflow on their respective shifts.

· Accurately read mixing instructions/components and pull appropriate seed to create mix. Fill hopper and bag seed into up to 50-55 lb. bags and stack onto pallets.

· Filling appropriate packaging and stacking products while maintaining quality control.

· Achieve target productivity (kg/man hours).

· Responsible for cleanup and keeping the production area clean and orderly.

· Responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of production equipment. Notifying Supervisor of any maintenance or repair requirements.

· Ensure proper packaging and pallets are used and are in good shape. No stains misprints, tears etc.

· Ensure bags are sealed properly and straight. Ensure Logos are not cut off and seal as high as possible on the bags.

· General appearance of the finished product must be as high as possible to reflect the high-quality image associated with Premier Pacific Seeds Ltd.

· Ensure production orders are properly filled out: Mixing sheets completed with product (species), lot numbers, date and signature

· Ensure completed paperwork is brought to the office/filed.

· Record rejects / quarantined product.

· Keep the warehouse manager informed.

· Promote good housekeeping practices that reflect the high-quality image associated with Premier Pacific Seeds Ltd.

· Perform other duties as assigned.

Health & Safety

· Promote and contribute to a safe, healthy work environment by maintaining a zero-tolerance standard of reducing risk of threat or injury, ensuring adequate compliance with legislative requirements and Company policy.

· Wear proper PPE

Qualifications

· Must be able lift up to 55 lbs.

· Effective oral and written English communications skills

· Basic computer knowledge, including email

· Forklift license (or obtain within 60 days)

· Outstanding organization skills

Working Conditions

Manufacturing Setting (100%):

· Standing long periods of time in the manufacturing plant

· Dust and noise in the manufacturing plant

· Physical activities including lifting (up to 55lbs), climbing, kneeling may be required.

· Forklift awareness in the manufacturing plant

· Must wear CSA Approved Safety Shoes at all times.

Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal
Contract length: 7 months

Salary: $25.00-$28.00 per hour

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Application question(s):

• Can you comfortably lift 55 lbs repeatedly during an 8 hour shift?

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2023-04-10
Expected start date: 2023-04-10