MATERIAL HANDLER

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 Shipping Department team in the role of Material Handler. The goal of this position is to successfully move materials through the facility and provide the service to all the production areas. The incumbent will perform general warehouse duties including; shipping/receiving, processing orders in the system, inventory, and other warehouse related job tasks as assigned.

You will have the opportunity to work in a very fast-paced position, where time management and organizational skills are essential. 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
• Some overtime is available depending on production demands

Requirements:

• High School diploma
• Must hold a valid forklift operator license (Counterbalance, Walkie, Raymond Reach) from a recognized training provider
• Basic Computer Skills (knowledge of MS Office, Paradox database an asset, SYSPRO ERP an asset).
• Fall Protection Certification
• Minimum six (6) months of experience as a forklift operator
• Two (2) years’ experience in a production facility or warehouse is preferred
• Criminal Background Check

Manufacturing Plant Working Conditions:

• Twelve (12) hour shifts; may also work eight (8) hour shifts depending on production demand
• Required to stand or drive forklift for long periods of time
• May be required to climb several flights of stairs
• Changing environmental conditions (Hot/ Cold)
• Some lifting is required

Compensation:

• $17.70/hour starting rate, incrementally increasing to $19.16/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, EFAP, 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.

PROGRAMER ANALYST

Reports To
Information Technology Manager

Opening Statement

Farnell Packaging Limited (FPL) manufactures and distributes leading-edge flexible packaging materials and provides guidance with related equipment solutions. Nearly two-thirds of FPL packaging is used in the food industry with the balance used in markets for textile, tissue, diapers, paper, industrial and promotions. Our products are distributed globally and can be found on every grocery store aisle.

Summary

Reporting to the Manager of Information Technology, the Programmer Analyst has the responsibility for planning, implementing and documenting software management solutions. The Programmer Analyst will work on projects including website redevelopment, requirements gathering, programming, troubleshooting and documentation.

The ideal candidate will have strong written and verbal communication skills, will be flexible as a means of responding to changing project work, have a strong work ethic and a demonstrated commitment to team interaction.

Job Duties:

• Translating and managing business requirements of clients into effective and easily used computer applications \ database systems and structures.
• Data Import (from legacy and vendor systems).
• Participating in implementing solutions including: design, development, testing, user training, and providing support for developed solutions.
• Preparation of user manuals and system documentation.
• Communicates professionally and effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Supports planetary sustainability efforts, e.g. energy conservation (lights off, machines off when not in use, judicious use of heating and cooling, being innovative as we improve our processes, etc.)
• Other duties as required.

Requirements

Education/Training

• Degree or Diploma in Computer Science or equivalent, Programming focus would be considered an asset – minimum of three (3) years of directly related experience. A combination of education and work experience may be considered.
• Demonstrated ability with the following systems and programs:
  • ERP Systems (Implementation and support)
  • Microsoft Visual Studio
  • Microsoft SQL Server 2017 (SSIS, SSRS)
  • HTML5, ASP.NET
  • Microsoft Office 2010, 2016
• Familiarity with the following technologies would be considered an asset:
  • Office 365 – SharePoint, Flow
  • Microsoft Power BI
• Satisfactory Criminal Background check (provided)

Core Competencies

• Integrity
• Innovation
• Respect
• Professionalism
• Organizational & Environmental Awareness
• Detail Oriented
• Continuous Improvement
• Independence
• Networking & Relationship Building
• Problem Solving
• Self-Starter

Working Conditions

• Eight (8) hour shifts; may also work additional or flexible hours based on changing project or internal/ external customer demand.
• Required to sit for long periods of time performing computer work
• May be required to climb several flights of stairs

How to apply

Applicants should apply in confidence by submitting a resume and cover letter via careers@farnell.ca.  Please quote “Your name – Programmer Analyst Application” in subject heading.

Or in person to;

Farnell Packaging Limited
30 Ilsley Ave.
Dartmouth, NS
B3B 1L3

Hours of Work

Monday – Friday, 8 am – 4 pm

May be required to work flexible hours based on production requirements

Closing Statement

Thank you for your interest in this position.  We appreciate all those who choose to apply, however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.  The closing date for this position is November 22^nd, 2019.

We are proud to provide a smoke-free facility and environment.

Farnell Packaging Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer.

IND

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.

CONVERTING OPERATOR

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 Converting Department team in the role of Operator. The Converting Operator is responsible for the safe operation of the Converting Bag machine as well as the packaging of the product, regular quality tests, making minor adjustments on the machinery, and completing information sheets. You will be provided hands on training and timely feedback in order to safely perform your work duties and foster your career development.

Schedule:

• 8 hour rotating shift schedule including overnight and weekend (example follows)
• 40 hours weekly
• Some overtime available depending on production demands

Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Basic Computer Skills
• Ability to read basic measuring instruments
• Required to carry out basic arithmetic operations such as addition and subtraction

Manufacturing Plant Working Conditions:

• Required to stand for long periods of time
• Changing environmental conditions (hot in summer/cold in winter)
• Frequent light 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, EFAP, 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.

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 (example follows)
• Scheduled for 84 hours bi-weekly and rotate together with the same crew
• Some overtime is 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:

• $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, EFAP, as well as access to our employer matched group RRSP plan.

Shift Example:

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

IND