Production Associate - Contract

Innocore, (certaintybrands.com) is a leading manufacturer of pre-moistened wet wipes and in 2018 relocated our operations to Woodstock. We operate from a brand new facility that offers a great work environment, full time employment status with company-paid benefits. Through continued growth, we are adding to our team and actively seeking an enthusiastic, motivated Production Associate to work Monday to Thursday from 6 am to 4:30 pm.

Production Associate:

A production & blending associate is responsible for the day-to-day operation of machinery used in the manufacture of pre-moistened wipes and hand care products for the away from home market. The associate will be trained in latest “Current Good Manufacturing Processes” (cGMP) related to the blending, mixing, processing, and packaging of a wide range of formulations used in wet wipes & hand care manufacturing.

cGMP Definition:

CGMP refers to the Current Good Manufacturing Practice regulations enforced by Health Canada, The FDA, and EPA. They provide a system that assures proper design, monitoring, and control of manufacturing processes and facilities. Adherence to the CGMP regulations assures the identity, strength, quality, and purity of drug products by requiring that manufacturers adequately control manufacturing operations. This includes establishing strong quality management systems, obtaining appropriate quality raw materials, establishing robust operating procedures, detecting and investigating product quality deviations, and maintaining reliable testing laboratories. This formal system of controls at a disinfectant manufacturing company, if adequately put into practice, helps to prevent instances of contamination, mix-ups, deviations, failures, and errors. Employee training and qualification assures that all products meet rigorous quality standards.

cGMP Duties & Responsibilities

• Learn and understand all written Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) related to your area of manufacturing.
• Perform all duties related to the packaging of pre-moistened wipes.
• Loading of production line
• Sealing pouches.
• Placing finished pouches into boxes
• Sealing cartons
• Loading of pallets.
• Perform all duties related to the packaging of hand care products.
• Loading of pouch packaging line
• Capping of soap pouches.
• Placing finished pouches into boxes
• Sealing cartons
• Loading of pallets.
• Work with Quality Control (QC) to ensure a product comply with all regulatory requirements.
• Complete all paperwork and batch documentation in a timely manner.
• Clean equipment when needed.
• Assist with Quality Control in batch approval process.
• Observe and respect all safety requirements set forth by company.
• Assist team members in collecting and preparing material and/or equipment for production.
• Re-stocking materials during production.
• Ensure output is of highest quality.
• Ensure the cleanliness of the facility and working areas meet company standards.
• Report any issues, malfunctions or quality control problems to management.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Previous experience related to manufacturing or production an asset.
• Strong math skills
• Must be able to stand for long periods.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs repeatedly.
• Comprehend written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 4 months

Salary: $21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• On-site parking

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Day shift
• No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Woodstock, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• This is a summer position for students only. Are you currently enrolled in a post-secondary program?

Experience:

• Production: 2 years (preferred)
• Manufacturing: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person