Packaging Trainer

Position Title: Packaging Trainer

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time

Position Location: Coaldale

Requisition ID: 30776

Summary: On-the-Job Operator Training as well as support for additional site training and improvement initiatives as required and determined by Training Manager.

Essential Duties / Responsibilities:

• Coordination, monitoring, and assessment of all operator OJT (On-the-Job Training) occurring in their assigned area.
• Development, maintenance and continuous improvement of training outlines, documentation, SOP based training materials, data, tools, evaluation / assessment materials and processes.
• Support and delivery of other training initiatives (e.g. GMP, Safety, new hire orientation, etc.) as determined and assigned Production Manager.
• Scheduling of employee training and auditing skill set within the packaging department.
• Maintenance of training records.
• Give constructive feedback whether positive or negative. Keep a positive attitude and desire to help people develop skills and stay motivated.
• Work with newer operators to increase skill level and understanding.
• Instill the importance of CI and ownership to the operators and getting them working with the maintenance team. Ambassador of OAC (Operator Asset Care) and MDI2.
• Assist in all packaging development, new products, and materials.
• Emphasize standard work and recipe control to operators and help maintain them (MDI2).
• Monday thru Friday – 8 hours unless training a new operator.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Required Education, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (Competencies)

• Mathematical ability to perform basic calculations.
• Must be familiar with product flow through packaging area and have worked in packaging at least 2 years.
• Must be qualified in at least 2 operator’s positions in the packaging area.
• Familiarity with Statistical Process Control software (InfinityQS) is an asset.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize efficiently using effective time management and organizational skills. Training experience is an asset.
• Physically capable of performing all required duties including some heavy and/or repetitive lifting (up to 40lbs).
• Able to work with minimal supervision and must have computer skills.
• Understanding of the entire packaging department; freezer tunnel to warehouse.
• Preference will be given to candidates with a minimum of Grade 12 education.
• Needs to have strong problem-solving skills and the ability to instill into the operators.
• Proven history of safe work habits. Good working relationship with maintenance.
• SAP consumption experience and real time management.
• Successful completion of a 90-day probationary period.
• Flexibility to work on shift with new employees for 90 days if needed:

• 30 days completely hands on.
• 60 days; let them run it and over see them.
• 90 days; evaluation period; GO or NO GO

Physical Requirements

• Physically capable of performing all required duties.

Hourly Rate

• Start rate: $ 33.73
• After 6 months: $ 34.40

McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We see value in ensuring we have a diverse, antiracist, inclusive, merit-based, and equitable workplace. As a global family-owned company we are proud to reflect the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that diversity drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger.

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Job Family: Manufacturing; General & Administration
Division: NA Potato Manufacturing
Department: CDL Training Department
Location(s): CA - Canada : Alberta : Coaldale

Company: McCain Foods (Canada)