We are looking for a Panel Operator to join the team at our Mount Forest location!

Day Shift Hours: Monday to Friday 7:00am to 4:00pm

The Panel Operator mixes dry mix using Repete computerized batching systems to support the production extrusion schedule.

About Us…

Elmira Pet Products is the largest Canadian Private Label dry pet food manufacturer. We deliver unique solutions driving growth for global partners. We have over 30 years' experience producing a full range of products, including therapeutic diets (vet channel), holistic, premium, mid-range, and price sensitive formulations.

Our customer base is diverse. We produce well-known brands for mass merchandise, grocery, and the pet specialty channels. Our expertise also allows us to manufacture unique diets for distribution to niche markets.

Visit our website at: http://www.elmirapet.com

Why work at Elmira Pet?

Employees from all areas of the company work together to contribute towards meeting our common goal of producing the highest quality pet food in the industry. We are proud of our strong work ethic and “small town” values, including honesty, integrity, and respect. We are proudly Canadian-owned and operated.

Health and safety are our top priorities, enabling our employees to approach their work with peace of mind. We also offer an employee Wellness Program. This program focuses on employee health and wellbeing, by offering healthy lifestyle activities, information, and training.

We offer:

• Competitive wages
• Steady shifts
• $3,100 annual bonus – paid quarterly
• $100 extra per month – paid quarterly until May 2023
• $500 bonus – for referring friends and family who get hired
• $155 Safety Shoe Reimbursement – annually
• 40% Employee discounts on pet food products
• Christmas Bonus
• Comprehensive Benefits Package including extended health care, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, mental health services, and short-term and long-term disability – after 6 months
• RRSP matching program – 4% after 6 months
• Optional overtime - 1.5x your regular rate after 40 hours; Sunday’s are paid at double time
• Within your first year, you are eligible for wage increases every 3 months! General wage increases are determined annually.
• Many opportunities for career enhancement with corresponding increases in pay.

What you’ll do:

• Operate and run Repete batching system including editing formulas, selecting bin destination (PLC discharge system) and monitoring batching system for errors.
• Operate hammer-mills to route to the correct shipping bin according to schedule and demand.
• Operate micro scales, premix mixers and computerized turn head to manually weigh premixed for dry mix orders.
• Log work orders into factivity program and QAD
• Monitor and track downtime.
• Actively communicate with Dry Mix Driver to ensure high efficiencies of Mixing Plant and extrusion.
• Perform receipt and back flush work order and ingredient cycle counts on QAD systems.
• Perform maintenance on panel system and equipment as required.
• Dump totes through premix mixers as needed.
• Perform daily and weekly cleaning as per schedule.
• Other duties as assigned.

What you’ll have:

• Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Ability to multitask while working in a fast-paced environment.
• Lift truck and skid steer experience with certificate an asset.
• Attention to detail and high accuracy.
• Good computer knowledge with ERP system experience (QAD) an asset.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Good organizational, time management and prioritizing skills.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong work ethic and positive team attitude.

We are an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with AODA (Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005), Elmira Pet Products will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If you require disability-related accommodations, please inform the Human Resources (HR) staff. All personal information is collected under the authority of the Personal Information Protection and Electronics Document Act.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $24.04 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• RRSP match
• Store discount
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay
• Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• MOUNT FOREST, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Education:

• Secondary School (preferred)

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 1 year (preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (preferred)

Work Location: One location

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