Production Process Operator

West Coast Reduction Ltd. - Nothing Left Behind*. At West Coast Reduction, nothing is important to us. Because when there's nothing left – that is when we've done our job. We collect food waste and by-products from food producers, like farms, restaurants, bakeries and even supermarkets, transforming them into ingredients used in animal feed, renewable energy and thousands of other products we use every day. Our efforts contribute to a sustainable local food supply and help us all live in cleaner and healthier communities. Visit our Company website at to learn more.

The Production Process Operator is responsible for operating the Dupps Evaporator system in the production of chicken/porcine products and the Stord Bartz system in the production of fish products. Handling raw materials, controlling various machinery in a safe, clean, and efficient manner to minimize all downtime, and ensuring operations meet the company standards are important tasks of this role.

The hourly rate range: $ /hour

• Possession of a valid Class 4 Power Engineer certification is required*

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM?

Build a stable career with a reputable, family-owned company of more than 450 employees

• Continuous training and development available
• Full compensation package provided to full-time employees (including extended health benefits)
• Generous RRSP matching for employee contributions after 1 year

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SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Dupps Evaporator System Operations

• Control the flow of raw chicken and/or porcine products through pumps and other internal processes
• Manage internal steam pressures, pump speeds, time and temperatures, motor loads, conveyors, and augers
• Monitor the entire system to ensure Critical Control Point (CCP) standards are met
• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness within control rooms and cooking areas
• Test product on a regular basis to ensure quality standards are met

Stord Bartz System Operations

• Control the flow of raw fish offal through pumps, cooker, fish press, and other internal processes
• Manage speed, temperature, and steam controls, metering bins, motor loads and driers
• Operate centrifuge, conveyors, pumps, augers, evaporators, and process tanks
• Monitor the entire system to ensure CCP standards are met
• Test product on an hourly basis to ensure quality standards are met

Additional Responsibilities

• Maintain an operators log book and a high standard of cleanliness in the work space
• May be asked to operate forklifts and other hoisting devices when necessary
• Rotate between the Dupps Evaporator system and Stord Bartz system operations
• Perform shift work based on company business needs which evolve and change in response to customer demands
• Work overtime as instructed to ensure minimal downtime of facilities
• Foster a positive team and company culture by ensuring treatment of others is respectful and aligned with company values

QUALIFICATIONS & FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

• Possession of a valid Class 4 Power Engineer Certificate, with Steam Engineer accreditation
• Ability to read or interpret diagrams, schematic drawings and manuals to determine work procedures
• Ability to troubleshoot and solve process related issues

Functional Requirements

• Ability to frequently move, carry, lift, push and pull equipment up to 50 lbs without assistance and occasionally greater with assistance
• Perform repetitive motions including bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing and reaching overhead above the shoulders daily
• Adaptable to adverse conditions including confined space, heights, cold weather, odours and exposure to animal by-products