Production Assistant (Printing)

Mauser Packaging Solutions•Oakville, ON

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Mauser Packaging Solutions is seeking dedicated individuals to join their team. The company's mission is to help customers achieve better sustainability with their packaging by providing opportunities for employees to do important work, solve interesting problems, and be part of a diverse, forward-looking team. Mauser Packaging Solutions strives to innovate and serve customers better, helping them be better stewards of the environment. They offer a place for both seasoned professionals and those beginning their careers to make a difference.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent education
Able to communicate verbally in English and read at a grade 8 level
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, safety labels and procedure manuals
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure
Good eye & hand coordination and ability to react quickly
Ability to perform some physical duties requiring average strength, including manual lifting and working in tight quarters for inspection and for searching for proper product; able to stand and walk for periods of 8 hours
Ability to work rotating days/evenings, 8-hour shifts
Experience with offset printing

Responsibilities

Read Form Tool and check product against quality standards
Lifts stacks of pails onto line
Adjusts positioning of pails to ensure proper entry into printing machines
Stacks completed pails onto skids
Conducts basic inspection of printed artwork on pails by looking for misprints and colour issues
Monitor automated equipment, ensuring product is not backing up the line
Inspects product to ensure 100% conformance to standards
Ensures finished product packaging is properly labelled
Actively contributes to 5S (housekeeping) and lean manufacturing implementation and maintenance; clean, mop and otherwise maintain a safe work area
Works in a safe manner according to the Occupational Health and Safety Act and according to Company Health and Safety Policy
Must wear appropriate PPE such as gloves, safety shoes, safety glasses and hearing protection
May be called upon to assist with the training of new or temporary employees
Other tasks as assigned by the Printing Manager or Lead Hand