Packaging Operator
What’s the role
If you’re highly ambitious, safety-conscious, and enjoy challenging work in process manufacturing, then this role is for you. Shell is looking for Packaging Process Operator to become part of our dynamic, self-managed Packaging Operations team at our Lubricants Plant in Brockville, Ontario.
Shell’s Brockville Lubricants Plant is the largest blender and packager of retail passenger-car motor oils in Canada, manufacturing multiple lubricant products resulting in the production of over 1,000 finished goods, and the newest facility of its type in North America.
At Brockville, we work as one team and are committed to safety and excellence. We are accountable to each other for our work, and above all we work together to get the job done. We believe in creating a diverse and inclusive culture and work environment where you can thrive, innovate, and develop but most of all be yourself.
As a Packaging Process Operator, you would be required to perform the following tasks:
Ensure that plant operations are conducted in a safe manner, and that all safety and environmental policies and regulations are followed
Operate packaging equipment, bulk connections, and processes via computerized process control system
Monitor process operations and troubleshoot process problems
Execute team production tasks and objectives for the shift to meet production goals
Perform various sampling and testing tasks based on department needs
Use SAP and other computerized programs for inventory management and daily operations transactions
Ensure diligent and thorough record keeping and documentation
Participate actively and constructively in team meetings, safety meetings and inspections
Work with Maintenance for the execution of various maintenance tasks
Safe lock-out and isolation of equipment as required for repair or maintenance activities
Enter work orders for execution of tasks by Maintenance
Perform housekeeping duties as necessary on and around equipment, process area, and raw material storage, keeping equipment and plant site clean
Identify opportunities for optimization and/or improvement of processes
Adhere to Respectful Workplace Policies
What you bring
Must have legal authorization to work in Canada on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer
At least High School Diploma
At least 2 years’ related experience in manufacturing is preferred
Mechanical aptitude with experience in operator assisted preventative maintenance is preferred
ISO processes, procedures, and Quality management principles
Comfortable using of Power Tools
Operational knowledge and familiarity with automated processes and process control systems
Computer literacy is required and familiarity with SAP is an asset
Able to serve as a member of an emergency response team
Ability to follow safe lifting techniques, able to lift and carry 20 kg from ground to waist level
Able to climb ladders and stairs, work at heights and in confined spaces
Ability to work safely wearing a respirator or Self-contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)
Willing to comply with Shell's drug-free and harassment-free work environment and comply with all safety policies and procedures
Normal Packaging Process operations work shifts are eight-hour days (0700-1500) Monday through Friday, as well as ten-hour afternoon shifts (1445-0100) Monday through Thursday. The shift rotation is four weeks on days and one week on afternoon. Start time of afternoon shift may vary based on business needs.
Packaging Process Operators are expected to progress to top rate and successfully learn to operate all work centers involved in operations as required by the progression system. The progression to the top hourly rate takes 3-6 years with a competitive pay rate.