General Production (Blown Film)

Winpak • Winnipeg, MB

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Winpak Division is currently hiring for the General Production Position based out of Winnipeg on the 12-hour rotating shift. Reporting to the Operator or the Shift Supervisor/Lead hand, the General Production position is responsible for assisting with the safe and effective operation of the railcar unloaders, resin pelletizers, and blown film lines.

Requirements

• Grade 12 diploma or equivalent.
• 6+ months of experience with hand tools, including tape measures.
• Ability to take instruction and work independently as well as part of a team.
• Basic mathematical skills and ability.
• Good aptitude for machines.

Nice To Haves

• Previous related work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Operators with preparing all orders for the shift to minimize non-productive time and production scrap.
• Support the operation of extruders, with a focus on the manual aspects of machine operation.
• Learn to operate extruders through competency-based training programs and direct Operator instruction.
• Assist with routine and basic maintenance of equipment, including assembly, disassembly, and cleaning.
• Perform routine quality checks to ensure product standards are met.
• Complete departmental documentation as assigned.
• Maintain a high standard of housekeeping within the department.
• Operate forklift equipment safely and efficiently.
• Perform core cutting as required.
• Assist with pelletizer operations.
• Support railcar unloading operations (outdoors).
• Participate in weekly resin inventory counts.

Benefits

• Medical & prescription coverage
• Dental plan
• Vision plan
• Life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• A comprehensive employee and family assistance program which includes short term counselling, wellbeing coaching, financial and legal consultations services.
• Additional voluntary life insurance for yourself.
• Short term and long term disability benefit coverage.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED