Careers at Farnell Packaging

EXTRUSION ASSISTANT

$13.64 – $16.93 hourly

The Extrusion Assistant is responsible for safety, quality and all finished product leaving the Extrusion Department. The Extrusion Assistant works hard to efficiently take rolls off the machines, wrap skids, run the Repellitizer, do housekeeping duties and communicate with the team about any inefficiency.  They must have high stamina for long shifts, physical strength for manually handling rolls of film and machinery, fine-motor skills, safety training, good communication skills, and able to deal with trouble shooting in sometimes difficult mental or physical situations. No previous Extrusion experience is required.

Schedule:

• 12 hour rotating shift schedule including overnight and weekend
• 84 hours bi-weekly
• Some overtime available

Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Basic Computer Skills
• Basic Measurements Instruments Reading Knowledge

Working Conditions:

• Required to stand for long periods of time
• Changing environmental conditions (hot/cold).
• Some lifting is required
• We are proud to provide a smoke-free facility and environment. Farnell Packaging Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer.

PRESS ASSISTANT

$13.64 – $16.93 hourly

The Press Department Assistant assists the Foremen with the setup and operation of the press. They ensure a safe and clean work area; follow proper safety and quality procedures. Job duties include: tag and label every roll and skid of film, cleans the press (rollers, trays, etc.) as required, performs daily and weekly housekeeping duties, and tests sample film to verify it is within the set specifications.  No previous Press experience is required.

Schedule:

• 12 hour rotating shift schedule including overnight and weekend
• 84 hours bi-weekly
• Some overtime available depending on production demands

Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Basic Computer Skills
• Basic Colour Test
• Basic Measurements Instruments Reading Knowledge

Working Conditions:

• Required to stand for long periods of time
• Changing environmental conditions (hot/cold).
• Some lifting is required
• Able to handle solvent, ink and other chemicals related to the Press Department
• We are proud to provide a smoke-free facility and environment. Farnell Packaging Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer.

CONVERTING OPERATOR

$13.64 – $16.93 hourly

Converting Operators are responsible for the operation of the Converting Bag machine that they are assigned to, as well as the packaging of the product, the quality of the product and their own safety at all times.  Job duties include performing quality checks every 15 minutes, minor adjustments on the machinery, reading and understanding the work docket, and completing information sheets.  No previous Converting experience is required.

Schedule:

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

Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Basic Computer Skills
• Basic Measurements Instruments Reading Knowledge

Working Conditions:

• Required to stand for long periods of time
• Changing environmental conditions (hot/cold).
• Some lifting is required
• We are proud to provide a smoke-free facility and environment. Farnell Packaging Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer.