Production Floater

Golden Valley Foods LTD.•Calgary, AB

10h•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Floater is responsible for assisting other positions and rotating through production as required. This role ensures continuous production by supplying the production team with materials in a timely and efficient manner. The position involves organizing and maintaining storage areas, tracking inventory in the NAV System, and preparing materials for packing. The Production Floater also communicates verbally with the production team regarding material needs and potential issues, and assists colleagues as needed. Adherence to company mission, vision, and values, as well as building positive working relationships, are key aspects of this role. The Production Floater will also perform other duties assigned by the Production Supervisor.

Requirements

Must be able to work independently, with little supervision.
Must be able to communicate and work well with others as part of a team, demonstrating politeness, respect, and courtesy in communication and daily interactions.
Must be able to provide clear, concise general instructions for team effectiveness and productivity.
Routine decision making which generally follows set standards and procedures.
Work in compliance with divisional and legislative health, safety and environmental procedures.
Refrain from removing or altering safety devices or guarding unless hazardous energies are controlled through lockout-tagout methods.
Report any unsafe conditions or unsafe acts.
Report defect in any equipment or protective device.
Ensure that the required protective equipment is used for the assigned tasks.
Participate in all required health, safety and environmental training.
Report any accidents/incidents to supervisor.
Assist in investigating accidents/incidents.
Refrain from engaging in any prank, contest, feat of strength, unnecessary running or rough and boisterous conduct.
Inspect required PPE and replace if necessary.
Put on all required PPE.
Inspect machinery and mobile equipment for functionality and operational safety mechanisms.
Practice proper lifting techniques.
Take frequent breaks in accordance with company policy/procedures.
Workers must not be impaired by alcohol, drugs, or other causes.
Workers must be aware of first aid locations.
Workers must be aware of fire extinguisher locations and operating procedures.
Ensure equipment (PPE), machinery, and mobile equipment is fully disengaged, cleaned, stored, and maintained appropriately.
If an emergency situation occurs while conducting this task, or there is an equipment malfunction, shut the equipment off immediately and follow the lock out procedure.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working on a production line considered an asset.
Prior pallet jack experience considered an asset.
This position is encouraged to independently bring forth innovative ideas and suggestions to improve production and/or the work environment.

Responsibilities

Ensure continuous production by supplying the production team with materials in a timely and efficient manner.
Supply the Machine Operators with cartons, fillers, plastics, etc., as needed.
Supply the Packers with boxes, skids, boards, fillers, plastic, bags, baskets, etc., as needed.
Organize and maintain the egg carton storage area.
Ensure cartons are being tracked correctly in the NAV System.
Consume the correct amount used before scanning to storage in NAV System.
Wrap and take away carts and skids for Packers, as time permits.
Communicate verbally with production team on required types and quantities of egg packaging materials as well as communicating any problems with the supply.
Prepare materials and make boxes ready for packing.
Count out correct number of boxes, baskets, and skids.
Ensure established bio security procedures are followed.
Operate mobile equipment as needed.
Check skids of trays if time permits.
Keep work area clean and tidy and free of hazards.
Assist colleagues where and when needed.
Live by the company’s mission, vision, and values.
Build and maintain positive working relationships with all levels of staff.
Other duties assigned by the Production Supervisor.