Production Technician

About the Company

Canada Royal Milk is the only producer of infant formula in Canada, manufacturing quality products from Canadian cow and goat milk, ensuring the highest quality and nutritional value for our customers.

We are an international company with a multicultural workforce that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Our team members value and embrace different perspectives and new ideas.

What We Offer

The opportunity to build and grow a progressive company, competitive wages, and extended health benefits.

What We Look For

Curiosity, commitment to learning, and a winning mindset.

About the Role

Production Technicians are the heart-beat of our facility; the technical experts for our advanced manufacturing processes from milk receiving through to packaging and product release. Technicians are dedicated to exceeding workplace safety, food safety and quality standards. CRM is dedicated to developing our production team, with position cross-training and leadership development opportunities. The role requires rotating shift work, 8.25 to 12.25 hour shifts in our 24-7 facility.

Job Requirements

Education: Post-secondary Education in a related field is preferred OR equivalent work

experience in manufacturing.

Experience: Manufacturing and/or shift work experience is preferred.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

1. Understand the product flow from the milk silos to packaging department;

2. Analyze process data and equipment performance data to improve quality, throughput, and troubleshoot;

3. Master the plant Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for pasteurization, wet processing, dairy separation, HACCP, CIP and the Site-clearing Management System;

4. Responsible for food safety, pre-requisite programs and food quality related to designated areas;

5. Ensure all quality assurance checks are performed at designated intervals and all paperwork is done correctly and completely at designated intervals;

6. Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area throughout the facility and common areas;

7. Follow all GMP's and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements;

8. Other duties may be assigned.

Working Conditions

Canada Royal Milk is a 24 hour a day, 7 days a week operation. Rotating shift work h shifts) is required. Shift patterns include days, evenings, weekends, statutory holidays, and over- night work. Employees must be flexible and willing to work a variety of shifts.

As a dairy processor and infant formula manufacturer, CRM strives to exceed regulatory requirements for food safety, quality, hygiene, and good manufacturing practices. All employees who enter the processing areas for any reason must comply with all food safety protocols in addition to health and safety best practices.

Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment and include:

Standing, walking, sitting, kneeling, bending, reaching, twisting and other physically demanding tasks performed for virtually the entire shift (8.25 to 12.25 hours)

Lifting to 25 kg (55 lbs) frequently

Use of various chemicals (i.e. detergents and sanitizing solutions)

Possible exposure to dust, fumes, oils, unpleasant odors, noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable, occasional exposure to ambient temperatures above 28 Celsius and high humidity

Exposure to physical risks using standardized safety precautions and equipment, including, but not limited to slippery surfaces, working around high temperature equipment, heavy and repetitive lifting, etc.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

We strive to build a team that reflects the diversity of the community we work in, and encourage applications from traditionally underrepresented groups such as women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, people identifying as 2SLGBTQI, veterans, and people with disabilities.

If we can make this easier through accommodation in the recruitment process, please contact us

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.21-$24.98 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Kingston, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• What is your current status in Canada?

Work Location: In person