Machine Operator

**Production Machine Operator - VitaminLab** **About Us**: Founded in 2017, VitaminLab is an award-winning organization that has been recognized as a Top Growth Company in Canada. Our mission is to change how people take vitamins and focus on personalization. We work with partners and practitioners to create a supplement unique to the needs of individuals based on blood, urine, genetic testing or individual preferences. We bring affordable, high-quality formulas to health-minded people all over the planet. Our team is growing rapidly along with our brand and we are looking for health and growth-minded people to join us at our HQ in beautiful Victoria, BC as we expand across the globe. **About the role** We are seeking experienced _Full-Time_ Production Machine Operators who have at least two years of experience in manufacturing and mechanical experience operating machinery. Previous experience in a highly dextrous, high-speed production environment that requires extreme attention to detail is an asset. You have an understanding of production expectations, you adhere to strict safety, quality, and production standards, including cleaning and organizing personal workstations. When cases arise, you help troubleshoot and escalate issues to leadership. You thrive in an environment where hand speed, attention to detail, following protocol, and working efficiently is paramount. **Production Schedule**: We are hiring for Full-Time positions in our production facility: **Day Shift: Full-Time Schedule**: Monday - Friday from 3:00 - 11:30 pm **Required Qualifications**: - Detail-oriented and able to follow specific guidelines. - Willingness to learn new machinery, processes, and techniques as the production environment evolves. - Willingness and capability to troubleshoot machinery issues and escalate them to appropriate leadership when necessary. A proactive attitude towards resolving operational challenges. - Previous experience working in a highly dexterous production environment that demands extreme attention to detail. Ability to perform tasks accurately and consistently in a fast-paced setting. - Clear communication skills, including the ability to convey information about production progress, machinery issues, and other relevant matters to supervisors and team members. - Ability to take initiative to improve processes, identify areas for optimization, and contribute ideas for enhancing production efficiency and quality. - Coachable and a quick learner. - Flexibility to adapt to changing production needs, schedules, and priorities. Willingness to take on new tasks and responsibilities as required. This may include manual encapsulation, weighing, and other production-related tasks. - Bonus: Understand and have employed USP/GMP procedures or worked in Pharmacy in the past. **You will learn to**: - Clean and set up dosing and encapsulation machinery, accessories and production rooms. - Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment. - Monitor machinery during operation, making adjustments and troubleshooting as necessary. - Perform general maintenance of machinery. - Follow appropriate cleaning protocols to ensure that each of our small-batch, unique vitamin formulas are not cross-contaminated during the production process. **Our Amazing Perks & Employee Programs**: - Paid Vacation Time - 5 Paid Sick Days (if you need them, we have you covered) - Extended Health and Dental Benefits - Fitness and Wellness Account - Your Own Personalized Supplement Plan - Professional Development Allowance - Team Events and Socials - An opportunity to grow and make an impact on an amazing team Pay: $19.50-$21.50 per hour