POSITION OVERVIEW
The Production Floater is responsible for assisting other positions and rotating through production as required.
RESPONSIBILITIES
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Ensure continuous production by supplying the production team with materials in a timely and efficient manner
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Supply the Machine Operators with cartons, fillers, plastics, etc., as needed
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Supply the Packers with boxes, skids, boards, fillers, plastic, bags, baskets, etc., as needed
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Organize and maintain the egg carton storage area
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Ensure cartons are being tracked correctly in the NAV System
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Consume the correct amount used before scanning to storage in NAV System
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Wrap and take away carts and skids for Packers, as time permits
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Communicate verbally with production team on required types and quantities of egg packaging materials as well as communicating any problems with the supply
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Prepare materials and make boxes ready for packing
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Count out correct number of boxes, baskets, and skids
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Ensure established bio security procedures are followed
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Operate mobile equipment as needed
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Check skids of trays if time permits
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Keep work area clean and tidy and free of hazards
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Assist colleagues where and when needed
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All other duties assigned by the Production Supervisor
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
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Previous experience working on a production line considered an asset
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Prior pallet jack experience considered an asset
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Must be able to work independently, with little supervision
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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
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Must be able to provide clear, concise general instructions for team effectiveness and productivity
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Routine decision making which generally follows set standards and procedures
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This position is encouraged to independently bring forth innovative ideas and suggestions to improve production and/or the work environment
CONFIDENTIALITY
The incumbent will be working in a proprietary environment. Policies and procedures are shared between Golden Valley Foods Ltd. and the L.H. Gray & Son group of companies. Discussion of these with non-Golden Valley Foods and L.H. Gray affiliated employees is strictly forbidden. Some specific policies can be shared with Fresh Start as Golden Valley Foods owners.
HEALTH, SAFETY, AND ENVIRONMENTAL
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Work in compliance with divisional and legislative health, safety and environmental procedures
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Refrain from removing or altering safety devices or guarding unless hazardous energies are controlled through lockout-tagout methods
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Report any unsafe conditions or unsafe acts
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Report defect in any equipment or protective device
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Ensure that the required protective equipment is used for the assigned tasks
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Participate in all required health, safety and environmental training
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Report any accidents/incidents to supervisor
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Assist in investigating accidents/incidents
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Refrain from engaging in any prank, contest, feat of strength, unnecessary running or rough and boisterous conduct
L.H. Gray & Son welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
This is a casual position with no guaranteed hours.
