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Machine Operator Packer Jobs in Waterloo, ON (NOW HIRING)

Warehouse Operator I

Guelph, ON · On-site

$19.81 - $29.71/hr

This role involves picking and packing orders, maintaining accurate inventory records, and ensuring ... Comfortable working at heights while using machinery, when required * Excellent attendance and ...

This role involves picking and packing orders, maintaining accurate inventory records, and ensuring ... Comfortable working at heights while using machinery, when required * Excellent attendance and ...

This role involves picking and packing orders, maintaining accurate inventory records, and ensuring ... Comfortable working at heights while using machinery, when required * Excellent attendance and ...

This role involves picking and packing orders, maintaining accurate inventory records, and ensuring ... Comfortable working at heights while using machinery, when required * Excellent attendance and ...

Perform other material handling activities such as counting, weighing, sorting, packing and ... Refer to assembly drawings to perform minor machine repairs or to assemble pieces. Refer to ...

Machine Operator Packer information

What is the difference between Machine Operator Packer vs Machine Operator?

AspectMachine Operator PackerMachine Operator
CredentialsHigh school diploma, on-the-job trainingHigh school diploma, technical training often required
Work EnvironmentManufacturing, packaging linesManufacturing, production facilities
Job FocusOperating packaging machinery, packing productsOperating various manufacturing equipment
Common Industry UsageYesYes

Machine Operator Packer and Machine Operator roles both involve operating machinery in manufacturing settings. The main difference is that Machine Operator Packer specifically focuses on packaging and packing products, while Machine Operator may handle a broader range of manufacturing equipment. Both roles typically require similar certifications and work in similar environments, but their job duties differ based on the production stage.

What does a machine operator packer do?

A machine operator packer operates and monitors machinery used to package products, ensuring they are correctly filled, sealed, and labeled. They may also perform quality checks, handle materials, and maintain equipment in a manufacturing or warehouse environment, often following safety protocols and using tools like forklifts or packing machines.

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General Production - Full Time - Watson Facility

Guelph, ON • On-site

Cargill
Food and Drink Manufacturing • 10K+ employees

CA$21.90/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 11 days ago


Cargill rating

7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 225 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

19th of 49 rated food wholesalers


Job description

New, easy-to-apply options are available for this role: chat with our recruiting assistant Ana at careers.cargill.com or text CargillJobs to 60196.
If you do not hear from Cargill recruiting about your application for this role, you may re-apply next month to the new general production job that is posted.
Want to build a stronger, more sustainable future and cultivate your career? Join Cargill's global team of 160,000 employees who are committed to safe, responsible and sustainable ways to nourish the world. This position is in Cargill's protein and salt business, where we provide wholesome, high-quality food products to a wide range of customers, from foodservice operators and grocery stores to manufacturers and exporters.

Job Location: 180 Watson Parkway South, Guelph, ON
Job Type: Full Time
Shift(s) Available: Variety (Afternoon: 3:00pm-11:30pm and Day: 6:15am-2:45pm) Note: People hired to afternoon shift will start on dayshift for 1-2 weeks to receive on the job training then moved to permanent afternoon shift
Compensation: $21.90/hr
Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible 

Benefits Information

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Paramedical Services
  • Retirement Pension Plan Program (Cargill matching contributions)
  • Paid Vacation and Holidays
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Comprehensive Training
  • Employee Discounts

Principal Accountabilities

  • Ensuring food safety and quality
  • Maintaining a safe work environment
  • Supporting roles in the case ready meat process
  • Assisting Machine Operator and set up/teardown 
  • Picking, sorting, labeling, bagging, boxing, packing, pushing, pulling, and lifting product weighing 20lbs - 60lbs with or without a reasonable accommodation
  • Performing repetitive labour in a fast-paced environment
  • Working with raw meat particularly but not limited to Beef and Pork
  • Ability to work in temperature-controlled environment (Cold 0-4 Celsius) 
  • Cleanliness and housekeeping
  • Other duties as assigned by supervisor 

Required Qualifications

  • Must be 18 years or older 
  • Must be currently legal to work in Canada
  • Must be comfortable with picking, sorting, labeling, boxing, and packing raw meat products
  • Must be able to push, pull and lift product weighing 20lbs - 60lbs with or without reasonable accommodation
  • Must be able to work in cold (0-4 Celsius) environment 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Food processing production experience

This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

Please note that this position does not include relocation reimbursement.

Cargill is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing accommodation to our job applicants with disabilities.


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About Cargill

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Cargill was founded in 1865 as a single grain warehouse in Iowa, U.S. Since then, we’ve grown to become a global partner connecting people around the planet. But one thing has remained constant over the years: our purpose of nourishing the world in a safe, responsible and sustainable way. Cargill is committed to conducting business with integrity, operating responsibly, enriching communities and nourishing the world. In the fiscal year 2021, Cargill provided $110.5 million in total charitable contributions in 56 countries to support our communities. Cargill businesses and employee-led groups partner with local civic, nonprofit and non-governmental organizations on programs and projects that improve food security and nutrition; support human rights, equity and inclusion; strengthen farmer livelihoods; and advance our commitments in the areas of land use, water and climate.

Industry

Food and drink manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Minneapolis, MN, US