Die Cutter Operator

Kwik Lok • Cambridge, ON

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Kwik Lok has been producing a product that most of us have depended on our entire lives – the clip that closes your produce and loaves of bread to keep it fresh! Kwik Lok is an innovation and engineering organization focused on sustainability. We are in the business of “hacking the package” – innovating clever advantages in packaging to get food to the table faster, fresher, and safer while reducing waste. Kwik Lok is a 3rd generation, family-owned company headquartered in Yakima, WA with 8 offices and 6 plants worldwide. We are a mid-size company delivering our product to almost 100 countries. This position supports Kwik Lok production activities through the manufacture of Kwik Lok closures. This position upholds the Kwik Lok Corporation philosophies through dedication to continuing improvement of quality, safety, integrity and hard work. This is an hourly, non-exempt position.

Requirements

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Production experience.
• Must be legally authorized to work in Canada without sponsorship
• Self-motivated, takes ownership of position.
• Leads by example. Good work ethic.
• Strong team building, decision-making, and people management skills.
• Strive for continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate Die Cutter machine as assigned. Run orders as assigned by production management in the proper sequence.
• Ensure the quality of the product through constant monitoring, including observation regarding color of material, thickness, Lok series, opening size, reel size and tightness of the reel.
• Monitor product and packaging materials to ensure cleanliness of finished product and food safety for our customers.
• Stock and clean assigned area daily to ensure the efficient operation by following operators and the integrity/safety of our finished product.
• Follow all company established food safety and quality guidelines and procedures.
• Maintain traceability by tracking roll lot numbers used in production of finished product. This information must be tracked for every order and written legibly on the job card.
• Monitor the production area to ensure all personnel in the area are authorized to be there, report anything suspicious or anyone without a badge. Immediately ask anyone without a proper badge if they are supposed to be in there or if they have signed in.
• Additional functions as assigned and needed for the good of the organization.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, and Life Insurance plans (after probation period)
• Contribution to RRSP program by the company (after probationary period)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees