Production Operator

Leclerc is a family business with 119 years of experience, tradition and know-how passed down from people with heart. Thanks to our 1,300 employees in nine plants in Canada and the United States, we are constantly innovating to exceed the expectations of both small and large appetites.

Reporting to the Business Unit Leader or Team Leader, the Production Operator is responsible for the efficient and safe machine operation, producing high quality product and finish product packaging. Operator must maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations. Must be able to work effectively in a team-based environment, set priorities to meet deadlines, handle multiple tasks, and make decisions under pressure.

• Follow all safety requirements required by company policy;
• Set up and adjust processing and packaging equipment;
• Operate and monitor multi-function process control machinery (and ERP system) through control panels, computer terminals or other control systems to mix, blend, cook or otherwise process food products, and to bag, box or otherwise package food products;
• Report equipment problems and the need for preventive maintenance with team leader/supervisor;
• Work closely with Quality Control to assure conformity of product to customer requirements;
• Monitor products conformity and ensure compliance to company's standards;
• Perform adjustments to equipment if and when necessary;
• Record production metrics data such as quantity, weight, size and types of product packaged to ensure conformance to company standards;
• Assist the Production Supervisor/Lead Person in achieving scheduling requirements;
• Ability to rotate and learn different areas of the production line/multiple lines;
• Perform equipment and area sanitation activies;
• Maintain a positive, respectful and open communication process with team members;
• Ability to provide on-the-job training to new employees;
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, by following daily housekeeping and 6S standards;
• Promote and maintain a culture and attitude of continuous improvement, working within the company team to make it a more efficient and safer place to work;
• Other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred;
• Previous manufacturing and/or food production experience is preferred;
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices in food production is preferred;
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, challenging, and consistently changing environment;
• Ability to learn multiple positions and be able to work these positions on varying schedules;
• Ability to effectively understand and follow a variety of guidelines and work procedures (including health, safety, hygiene and sanitation);
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and effective communication with peers, supervisors;
• Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting through root cause problem solving;
• Basic math and computer skills;
• Excellent manual dexterity;
• Strong physical endurance;
• Ability to stand; walk; for long periods of time;

Working at Leclerc means...

• Working in a family business on a human scale;
• Evolving in a clean, temperate environment with the latest technology;
• Embracing high velocity production and cutting edge technology;
• Starting a new job with paid and adapted training;
• Earning a competitive salary;
• Benefiting from a complete benefits program (drug and dental insurance, 1 week of sick leave [conditions apply], telemedicine, group RRSP with employer participation and more)
• Saving on our delicious products and discovering exclusive novelties
• Taking advantage of job security and opportunities for advancement within the company
• Integrating a rich company culture (Christmas, birthday and maternity gifts, use of the Poka platform and more)