EXTRUSION 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 Extrusion Department team in the role of Assistant.    The Extrusion Assistant supports the Foremen with the setup and operation of our Extruders, as well has helps with housekeeping duties, wrapping and moving skids of product, runs the Repelletizer, and communicates with the team about any inefficiencies.

You will have the opportunity to work on a variety of tasks and develop your skills in many areas in the Extrusion 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
• 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 and climb multiple sets of stairs regularly
• Changing environmental conditions (very hot in summer/cold in winter).
• Frequent heavy lifting

Compensation:

• All successful hires start on a 6-month limited contract, which may possibly lead to full-time permanent employment
• $15.45/hour starting rate, incrementally increasing to $17.88/hour when fully trained (1 year)
• Benefits include: safety boot allowance, EFAP

 

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

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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 (example follows)
• 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 and climb multiple sets of stairs regularly
• Changing environmental conditions (very 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:

• All successful hires start on a 6-month limited contract, which may possibly lead to full-time permanent employment
• $15.45/hour starting rate, incrementally increasing to $17.88/hour when fully trained (1 year)
• Benefits include: safety boot allowance, EFAP

 

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

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General Labourer

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 team in the entry-level role of Assistant.    The Assistant supports the Foremen with the setup and operation of our machines, as well has helps with housekeeping duties, wrapping and moving skids of product, quality checks, and communicates with the team about any inefficiencies.

You will have the opportunity to work on a variety of tasks and develop your skills.   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
• 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 and climb multiple sets of stairs regularly
• Changing environmental conditions (very hot in summer/cold in winter).
• Frequent heavy lifting

Compensation:

• All successful hires start on a 6-month limited contract, which may possibly lead to full-time permanent employment
• $15.45/hour starting rate, incrementally increasing to $17.88/hour when fully trained (1 year)
• Benefits include: safety boot allowance, EFAP

 

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

 

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General Labourer – Summer Term Position

Farnell Packaging Limited is a family owned and operated global manufacturer of flexible packaging.  We are seeking highly motivated, dependable and energetic individuals to join our team in entry-level production positions.  These positions are for the summer term (May until the end of August) in order to provide sufficient coverage during the busy vacation season.  Students are welcome to apply.

This position supports the Foremen with the setup and operation of our machines, as well has helps with housekeeping duties, wrapping and moving skids of product, quality checks, and communicates with the team about any inefficiencies.

You will have the opportunity to work on a variety of tasks and develop your skills.   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 (see below)
• Scheduled for 84 hours bi-weekly (full time) and rotate together with the same crew.  Part-time hours are not available.
• Some overtime available depending on production demands and COVID restrictions

 

Requirements:

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

 

Manufacturing Plant Working Conditions:

• Required to stand for long periods of time and climb multiple sets of stairs regularly
• Changing environmental conditions (very hot in summer).
• Frequent heavy lifting

Compensation:

• Contract is for a term position for May 1, 2021 – August 31, 2021.  Exact start and end dates may be negotiable.
• $15.45/hour starting rate, increasing to $16.67/hour after 2 months of successful training.
• Benefits include: safety boot allowance, EFAP

 

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

 

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