Machine Operator

_**Stuyvers Bread, located in the Gloucester Industrial Park in Aldergrove, is looking for a Machine Operator to work in our bakery production facility**_

NIGHT SHIFT

10:00pm - 6:30am

Monday - Friday FULL TIME

**About Stuyvers**:
Flour, Water, Yeast and Salt. Our ingredients may be simple, but it's the collective passion of our dedicated team that really changes the equation. At Stuyvers, we value our employees, and pride ourselves in providing a safe and collaborative teamwork environment for all.

Stuyvers has enjoyed steady growth over the years, and we are looking for a skilled Production Line Operator who have experience working in food production. If you have experience working win a food production facility, as well as the passion and dedication to help sustain our success, we want to hear from you today

**About the position**:
The Line Operator is responsible for running the three machine lines (Driem, Benier and Konig lines), ensuring the product is up to specifications prior to proceeding through the production process.

**Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Conduct the daily startup checklist.
- Ensure appropriate machine components are in place as per product specifications; changing out as needed while following lock out procedures.
- Monitor machine controls and ensuring accuracy at all times.
- Weigh/measure test pieces of dough at specified intervals to ensure that QA specifications are met.
- Fill topping distributor trays as needed; as per product specifications.
- Ensure all cut dough products are consistent as per specifications.
- Collect and discard/recycle excess dough and record weight accordingly.
- Ensure that the line is clear, and any dough jams/build ups are cleared; blow out any debris.
- Verify correct oil spray bar is in place and functioning properly, change if needed.
- Pull dough trough for processing from mixing at correct fermentation time.
- Communicate with Mixers if any issues or interference with product and timing.
- Top up Flour bumper when necessary, record usage in ERP System.
- Record all usage of ingredients in ERP System.
- Empty topping duster, disassemble parts and take to wash down area as required at end of production.
- Maintain proper communication throughout the shift, between the outgoing/incoming shift.
- Always keep the work area clean and tidy; perform end of shift daily cleaning tasks.
- Report and record any product quality nonconformances, machine malfunctions, Food Safety/GMP violations, and Safety violations.
- Work in other areas as assigned by Production Supervisor.

**Knowledge, Skills, and Requirements**:

- Ability to work along a fast-paced production line, standing for long periods of time.
- Previous experience in a production environment using an automated machine is an asset.
- Ability to read, write, follow instruction, and communicate in English.
- Ability to use automated ERP system for record and data keeping.
- Strong attention to proper work procedures and working safely in a production environment.
- A willingness to collaborate and contribute ideas to improve team performance.
- **Punctuality and good attendance is mandatory.**:

- Ability to work in other areas as assigned by the Production Supervisor.

**Why Work Here?**

Stuyvers provides an attractive wage as well as great employee benefits including:

- Hourly night shift premium
- Medical, Dental and Vision benefits after 3 months (employer paid premium)
- Annual boot reimbursement (steel toe boots are mandatory)
- Employee Share Program
- Employee Bread Program
- Annual Holiday celebration, Summer BBQ, theme weeks, internal employee events and much more

*Please note, our facility is not transit accessible

Pay: $22.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Discounted or free food
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

- We are not transit accessible, do you have reliable transportation to our facility in Aldergrove?
- Do you have experience working as a machine operator in a food production facility? Please provide details of your experience (or ensure details are in your resume to be considered - experience is mandatory).
- How many years of experience do you have working in a production/manufacturing environment operating a machine line?

**Language**:

- English (required)

Work Location: In person