Packaging Machine Operator I

High Liner Foods is a career destination. We look for high performing talent who value:  

• Safety; it’s our #1 priority 
• Opportunities to contribute to your community through volunteerism 
• A culture of inclusion, support and recognition  
• Senior leaders that are highly accessible and available to employees 
•  A strong focus on education and career development through training
• Competitive hourly rates and bonus potential for organizational performance 
• A comprehensive benefit plan designed to keep up with the changing healthcare needs across North America 

What to expect on the job:

The individual in this position is responsible for the daily set-up and operation of a variety of production machinery. To include troubleshooting and repairing machinery as needed. In addition, this individual insures that all HLF Good Manufacturing Policies, food safety/quality regulations and Safety Rules are consistently met.

• Responsible for set-up of assigned machine(s) to ensure daily production goals are met.
• Responsible for coordination of product change-overs to maximize line efficiencies.
• Assist with trouble shooting to ensure minimal down time as well as preventative maintenance tasks.
• Responsible to know, understand, and comply with all HLF Good Manufacturing Policies, Food Safety regulations, and HLF Safety rules.
• Ensure equipment and surrounding area is maintained in a clean and orderly fashion.

• Required to use proper safety gear when performing assigned tasks.

• Verify that lines are supplied with necessary components to meet daily production schedule.

• Reading and understanding product, packaging and labeling specifications, ensuring concise compliance with those specifications) including the operations of specific pieces of equipment utilized to package product.

• Works with minimum supervision and exercising independent judgment.

Must haves:

• High School degree or GED required, six months or one year prior experience in a related field. Associate degree a plus.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 15 pounds frequently, 70 lbs occasionally
• Work overtime as needed as well as mandatory overtime as required

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Health, Safety & Wellness

At High Liner Foods, we believe strongly in the safety and wellness of our employees. Our organization has a number of policies, programs and practices that focus on safety, wellness, health and sustainability of the overall organization. 

Recruitment Process

Our process is meaningful but efficient! We want to get to know you and show you what our world is like.  

Applicants who demonstrate potential will be contacted directly for a preliminary phone interview. Successful applications from this stage will participate in a behavioral-based interview and/or a facility walk-through.  

All hires are conditional upon the successful completion of references, background checks and applicable drug testing.

High Liner Foods (USA), Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer committed to diversity & inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or marital status, genetic information or other protected status, covered by federal, state or local law.

Accommodations for Applicants with Disabilities. High Liner Foods (USA), Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans’ Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact humanresources@highlinerfoods.com for assistance.