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Packaging Operator

@ JDI

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Prince Edward Island

Full-time
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Overview

JDI is hiring full-time Packaging Operators for its packaging operation. The role involves running packaging and filling equipment, sanitation, bag checks and changeovers, with job rotation and overtime as needed.

Responsibilities:

  • Operate packaging equipment per pack plans
  • Perform bag checks and metal detector verification
  • Clean and sweep packaging floors
  • Change rolls and replenish sealer tape
  • Assist in operational clean-ups and changeovers

Requirements summary:

  • Good work history and attendance record
  • Mechanically inclined, able to learn equipment
  • Basic computer skills
  • Willing to work overtime and any shift
  • Pass aptitude assessments and required training

Tools & skills

metal detectorpoly liftforkliftsealer
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-11-10
First seen by our source
2026-10-08
Source record updated
2026-11-10

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentManufacturing & production
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Scheduleovertime
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingPlant or factory, Warehouse
PositionMostly standing
Physical demandsphysical high · computer low
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsForklift Safety Course, Chemical handling training

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Job description

We are seeking dedicated and team-oriented individuals to join our packaging operation team. The Packaging/Processing Operator position involves operating various equipment, performing cleaning and sanitation tasks in the packaging area, and assisting co-workers during the downtime. Job rotation is required. Upon completion of the training, successful candidates will be assigned to the crew as needed and may also work in no-operating roles when required.

  • Cleaning air hose equipment, opening bags of rejected products, placing them in appropriate bin, and disposing of bags

  • Sweep and clean packaging floors

  • Perform regular bag checks, complete and document findings

  • Conduct metal detector verification every 2 hours or at change over.

  • Complete hourly coding checks.​

  • Change or add plastic or paper rolls using poly lift.

  • Replenish tape in case of sealer.​

  • Operate equipment according to predetermined pack plans, completing multiple changeovers per day when required.

  • Assist in Operational Clean Ups (OCUs), following all procedures and checklists.​

  • Support startup, shutdown and refresh procedure according to standard operating procedures

  • Train other operators or trainees in this area when required

  • Demonstrated good work history and attendance record
  • Neat and legible handwriting
  • Mechanically inclined with the ability to learn and operate equipment safely and efficiently
  • Basic computer skills
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Physical ability to perform all aspects of the job safely
  • Willingness to work overtime as required
  • Willingness to work on any crew or shift assignment
  • Willingness to train and support other operators and trainees as required
  • Successful completion of all required chemical handling training
  • Successful completion of the Forklift Safety Course
  • Must attain an acceptable score on all required aptitude assessments, including:
    • CDAT Assessment
    • Predictive Index Assessment (Cognitive and Behavioral)

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