Production Assistant

Interprovincial Cooperative Limited (IPCO), a respected leader in the Agricultural industry, is currently recruiting for a Production Assistant (full time, 3:00pm – 11:00pm during busy season and 7:00am – 3:00pm during slow season) position, located in Winnipeg, Manitoba reporting to the Production Manager.

What you’ll do:

In this role you will be responsible for creating and maintaining a productive work environment by providing support to the production team. Some key responsibilities will include:

· Release and process work orders and other production paperwork in a timely manner.

· Checking production work orders and labour reports for errors.

· Perform inventory control functions such as issuing materials to work orders, reconciling inventory, investigating, and determining root causes of inventory variances.

· Ensure availability of materials for production, as reference through the Daily Work Reports, by checking delivery schedules and communicating any issues.

· Expedite inbound materials.

· Be proactive by assessing situation to create work orders ahead of time to reduce line start up, change over and downtime based on the Master Production Schedule.

· Creation of production templates and documents using MS Excel and Word.

· Manage and maintain paperwork within the department to comply with all audits and standards.

· Support plant staff with system, scanner, and paperwork issues.

· Provide timely customer service to inside/outside customers.

· Other duties as assigned.

Why it matters:

IPCO is a Canadian co-owned and operated manufacturing facility with a long history of supporting the agricultural sector by providing safe and effective agriculture products. IPCO strives as a premier manufacturer for its owners and commercial customers alike by offering high-level capabilities and many years of accumulated expertise in formulation and packaging.

Excellence in production and manufacturing is made possible with support from several in-house specialties including regulatory affairs and laboratory services.

IPCO prides itself on being an employer of choice with long-term employee relationships. A culture of safety and quality is paramount at IPCO, therefore the IPCO plant is ISO 9001-2015 registered and stringently adheres to regulations set out by Health Canada and additional federal, provincial, and municipal compliance requirements.

Who you are:

You are looking for a career in Production and:

· Minimum Grade 12 education. Preferred Administration diploma.

· You have a minimum of three years of administration experience.

· You’re familiar with Microsoft Office.

· You have excellent communication skills and are highly organized.

· You have knowledge of purchasing, planning, expediting, and inventory management is an asset.

· WHMIS training, TDG training, knowledge of the Manitoba Workplace Safety and Health Act and ISO standards are assets.

· You’re honest and trustworthy, are results oriented and strive to be the best in what you do.

· You believe in collaboration, building relationships and value the perspectives of others.

IPCO offers a competitive salary, ongoing personal and professional development, and the opportunity to work with one of western Canada's most successful organizations.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: From $18.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• Are you able and willing to work evening shift 3pm - 11pm Monday - Friday during the busy season (October - June) and then work day shift 7am - 3pm Monday - Friday during the slow season (June-September)?

Education:

• Secondary School (preferred)

Experience:

• administration: 3 years (required)
• manufacturing/production: 2 years (preferred)

Language:

• English (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-01-10
Expected start date: 2024-01-22