PRESS ASSISTANT

Farnell Packaging Limited is a family owned and operated global producer of flexible packaging. Respect for people and planet are critical components of doing business. Using our Mission, Vision and Values as our guide, we believe that our people are our greatest resources and we pride ourselves on providing training and development opportunities to all team members.

We are seeking highly motivated individuals to join our Press Department team in the role of Assistant. The Press Assistant supports the Foremen with the setup and operation of our Flexographic presses, as well has helps with housekeeping duties, wrapping and moving skids of product, and quality testing.

You will have the opportunity to work on a variety of tasks and develop your skills in many areas in the Press department. You will be provided hands on training and timely feedback in order to safely perform your work duties and foster your career development.

Schedule:

• 12 hour rotating shift schedule including overnight and weekend
• Scheduled for 84 hours bi-weekly and rotate together with the same crew
• Some overtime available depending on production demands

Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Basic Computer Skills
• Basic Colour Blindness Test
• Ability to read basic measuring instruments and carry out basic arithmetic operations
• Comparable experience preferred but not required (General labour, construction, etc.)

Manufacturing Plant Working Conditions:

• Required to stand for long periods of time
• Changing environmental conditions (hot in summer/cold in winter).
• Ability to wear half-mask respirators to mitigate risks while working with solvent, ink and other chemicals in the Press Department
• Frequent heavy lifting

Compensation:

• $15.00/hour starting rate, incrementally increasing to $17.35/hour when fully trained (1 year)
• Our competitive benefits package includes a generous vacation plan, an excellent health & dental plan, paid sick time, safety boot allowance, as well as access to our employer matched group RRSP plan.

We are proud to provide a smoke-free facility and environment. Farnell Packaging Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer.

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