Packaging Technician

Dr. Oetker Canada Ltd. | London | Start date: 01/11/2024 | Full Time | Temporary

We are Dr. Oetker. Since our beginnings, we have been breaking new ground. With pizza, cake, and desserts at the core of our business, as well as digital platforms and services – we create the "Taste of Home" for millions around the world with you.

Are you ready for a new challenge? Then take your next step.

Dr. Oetker is a state-of-the-art Pizza Production Facility in London, Ontario. With our Head Quarters in Germany, and operations in over 40 countries around the world, we are an international company with deep family roots dating back to 1891. Our London facility which employs about 300 associates showcases modern, highly automated, high volume production lines where we produce Ristorante, Casa di Mama and Giuseppe pizzas under the Dr. Oetker label.

In our facility, we start with raw materials such as flour and yeast to make a great pizza crust, topping with sauce and ingredients to make a fantastic, finished pizza and then freezing and packaging the pizzas for retail distribution.

We are hiring a mechanically inclined individual to work in a multi-faceted production environment, with the opportunity to tackle different problems, implement solutions and find out more about the food manufacturing industry.

Your Future:

· Your are dynamic and outgoing, looking to implement change and provide improvements.

· You will be a significant part of the Packaging Team and your day to day direction comes from the Packaging Supervisor ensuring priorites are established when troubleshooting equipment related issues.

· You will be engaged with the Maintenance, Engineering and Production Teams to optimize waste reduction and run rate initiatives.

· You will support all levels of production when called upon.

· You are accountable for efficient line changeovers and equipment set-up.

· You will be responsible for handling equipment, adjustments and autonomous maintenance programs as assigned.

· You assist with troubleshooting malfunctions on the production lines and support the line operators in the daily operation of equipment to achieve output and quality standards.

· You will be part of the team that produces highest quality Dr. Oetker products. Food safety and security is of the utmost importance for Dr. Oetker and for you.

· You will consistently follow all Dr. Oetker Health & Safety policies and procedures, setting a positive example while exercising care within your work to prevent injuries to yourself and others.

· You will be trained and responsible for maintaining GMP and HACCP standards.

Your Strengths:

· You will have obtained your high school diploma or equivalent.

· You will have a College level diploma or equivalent in a mechanical discipline.

· Knowledge of infrastructure, utility systems and packaging equipment would be an asset.

· Related type mechanical experience would be an asset.

· Ability to work in a fast pace environment while maintaining focus and attention to detail.

· You are able to handle pressure and to set priorities as well as being an effective communicator with the ability to work with others in a highly dynamic and flexible work environment.

· You are able to handle heavy loads (up to 25 KG) and have good hand-eye co-ordination.

· You can stand for long periods of time and are able to work in extreme conditions with a combination of sitting, standing, walking, standing for extended periods, bending, crouching, and kneeling.

· You are able to work a rotating shift schedule.

· You must be able to touch and work with pork, chicken, and beef products.

· You have your own transportation as public transportation is not always available.