Equipment Operator

_Founded in 1971, WITRON has become an international leader in automated storage logistics with more than 5,100 colleagues worldwide tending to the planning, realization, and maintenance of our highly automated systems. Our teams - far more than just mechanics, electronic technicians, or mechatronic engineers - act as professionals who are perfectly equipped with full power for finding the best solution to the specific needs of each of our customers._
- Our growing Canadian division now has close to 600 employees. Our corporate culture, which is characterized by passion, cooperation, and the drive to move things forward, has allowed us to offer 200 internal promotions to our Canadian employees in recent years._
- APPLY and JOIN a dynamic team in a fascinating high-tech environment facing new and exciting challenges daily._

**Equipment Operator (Production Operator)**
- New adventures every day_
- Our teams start as qualified troubleshooters. Fits you well?_

**Job summary**:
In a 100% automated environment, the operator will have to support daily operations by resolving system faults, both technical and operational.

**Role of the automated equipment operator**:

- Clear machine faults in a timely and efficient manner using logic
- Respect established procedures and policies
- Adhere to established fault escalation procedures
- Keep and ensure work area is clean, organized and free from debris
- Return all products/cases outside of automation to designated areas
- Help optimize production operations
- Look for areas of improvement
- Provide feedback of system performance at hand over meetings
- Complete the various checklists provided
- Work closely with the maintenance team to ensure that the machines remain in excellent condition and notify them of any anomalies
- Some tasks must be performed at height and require the use of a safety harness
- Adherence of 5S principals

NOTE: This description is not exhaustive. The employee may have to perform other duties to meet the current needs of the operation.

**Qualifications**:

- No specific technical education required but preferred
- Minimum High School Diploma with a noted preference for a post-secondary trade certificate notably in automation or maintenance/ mechanical/ electrical/ electronics related fields

**Knowledge/Experience Required**:

- Technically and mechanically inclined
- Practical attitude and ability to learn new tasks, concepts and procedures
- PC skills in a _windows_ environment
- Must be able to work occasionally at heights exceeding 20 meters (after having been trained and with a security harness)
- Must be able to work on a day shift, evening shift or night shift and weekends (Schedule is assigned and then it becomes permanent with no rotation)
- Training in entry level electromechanics an asset
- Comfortable working while standing for long periods
- Critical thinking and problem solving

**What we offer**:

- Base Pay starting at 22$ per hour, cold and freezer department premiums and paid breaks;
- Comprehensive in-house paid training program;
- Full Benefits package including dental, health, life, disability;
- Various bonuses, matched RRSP, tuition reimbursement program, clothing allowance;
- Very clean work environment with cutting edge technology, in a cool and controlled environment at all times;
- A culture that promotes internal growth.

Work remotely
- No
- WITRON is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity, inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise the Human Resources department if any accommodations are needed to ensure you have access to a fair and equitable process. Any information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially._

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $22.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Night shift

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus pay
- Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Surrey, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)