Process Operator

**Position Summary**:
The Process Operator is a member of the Operations Team reporting directly to the Shift Lead & Production Supervisor. Under general direction, the Process Operator is responsible for manufacturing the Company’s products to the required specifications, according to the company’s quality systems and health & safety procedures.

**Key Duties & Responsibilities**:

- Ensuring the quality and safety of all products produced
- Responsible for manufacturing product(s) according to the required specifications and SOP’s.
- Ensure proper ingredients and appropriate quantities are used through weighing and measuring and checking the raw ingredients
- Is responsible for operating the production equipment during manufacturing either individually or in a team
- Record data relating to the process, quantities, etc.
- Maintain a clean environment according to regulatory requirements, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
- Responsible for setting up the equipment, calibration of the measuring instruments and operation & cleaning of the equipment
- Work from written or verbal instructions, diagrams or models
- Receive and work from directions directly from the shift supervisor
- Oversee machine operations and finished product according to SOPs
- Where possible, determine and correct machine malfunctions, or reports malfunctions to the Production Supervisor or maintenance for advice and correction
- Perform routine maintenance and cleaning as per the requirements
- Follow SOPs, production processes and quality system control standards
- Ensure production meets scheduled requirements specified for the shift
- Ensure that products are produced to meet their required specifications

**Qualifications**:

- A minimum of high school education - Grade 12

**Skills Required**:

- Self-starter, motivated, enthusiastic and flexible
- Adept at following instructions and processes
- Able to multi-task and complete required tasks during the shift
- Able to work individually and in a team, a strong team player
- Sound organization and planning skills, able to complete more than one task at a time
- Can communicate well verbally and written
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
- Knowledge of Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)

**Experience**:

- Prior work experience in a food, pharmaceutical or beverage manufacturing company, is an asset

**Standards & Expectations**:

- In depth knowledge & understanding of production processes, procedures and policies
- Follow procedures and standards determined
- Communication
- Record information clearly and concisely
- Interact with the Supervisors on the daily operations
- Ability to work in a team and independently
- Responsible for own duties and tasks
- A strong understanding of the bigger picture - has a sense of commitment to the department and the company - understands that the tasks within this position play an important role and participate to the success of the company

**Physical Demands & Working Conditions**:

- Observe all areas of the plant - requiring climbing, walking, lifting
- Frequently standing, walking, sitting, lifting, talking, hearing, eye/hand/foot co-ordination
- Exposed to a wet/noisy/vibrating/hazardous environment
- Required vision - distance and ability to see colour
- Required to consistently lift up to 22.7 kgs (50 lbs)

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

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Additional pay:

- Bonus pay
- Overtime pay

**Benefits**:

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

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Every Weekend
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person