Production Worker - 55 Baler Operator

Aurora Peat Products produces professional grade Canadian Sphagnum peat moss products that enhance crop productivity and overall growing media quality for a wide range of industries and uses such as: soil mixes for the horticulture market, soil conditioners, mushroom casing material, general vegetable gardening, cannabis, and reforestation seedlings. We are a leader in promoting sustainability within our environment and industry.  We believe that people matter most - because our people drive our business, engage with our customers, and continue transform our company.

We are currently looking for Peat Moss Production Plant – 55 Baler Operator

This position works as a member of the production team and is responsible for running the 55 baler, placing pallets on palatizes, placing lapels on bales, yield test on products.

Key duties and responsibilities:

• Operate the baler daily including but not limited to:
  • Performing start up and shut down of baler
  • Placing bags in bag feeder
  • Performing yield tests
  • Placing pallets on the tipper
  • Placing labels on finished products
• General housekeeping and maintaining the work area clean
• Maintain accurate information and records
• Trouble shoot and problem solve minor issues and problems
• Adhere to the SOPs and safety protocols
• Any other duties that may be assigned

Skills & Knowledge Requirements: 

• Previous work experience in a production or similar facility
• Working knowledge of the 55 baler and all of its components is an asset
• Safety conscientious and a team player
• Positive attitude and punctual
• Attention to detail
• Knowledge of Lock Out Tag Out procedures 
• Ability to work in a dusty/outdoor environment

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

Hydrofarm is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin , ancestry, gender, gender identity, and gender expression, religious creed, disability, genetic information, age, marital status, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, denial of family and medical care leave, or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial or local law. 

Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment. The Company will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of qualified employees with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. 

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