The primary role of the Production Machine Operator position is the safe and efficient operation of the equipment and product testing. The Production Machine Operator is a member of the Vitalus team and as such, participates in team efforts to achieve department goals, and provides support to other roles within the dairy operations as required. This position requires rotating shift-work, including weekends and holiday rotations in a 24/7 operation.
Location: 3911 Mt Lehman Road, Abbotsford BC, Canada V2T 5W5
Salary: starting $24.50 – 29.00 per hour
NOC: 94140
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
· Set up, operate, shut down and CIP plant equipment
· Operation, and shut down dryer at end of production run
· Operate and trouble-shoot the equipment in-order to complete daily targets.
· Complete required documentation. I.E. record production information on batch sheets
· Package and palletize finished product.
· Quality Control
· Follow all standard operating procedures (SOP’s) and regulatory requirements.
· Perform required in-process product testing and record test results
· Ensure samples for lab are taken and submitted
· Run cleaning and sanitation procedures (CIPs & COPs) on all equipment after production Safety & Environment
· Adhere to all safety practices and protocols related to job responsibilities and tasks including wearing all PPE when handling chemicals
· Act in accordance with company policies related to personal and group health and safety practices and procedures
· Continuous Improvement
· Engage in permanent and continuous learning by participating in on-job, internal and/or external training programs. Apply learnings to work environment and role.
COMPETENCIES (Knowledge, Skills, Ability)
· Working with machinery, preferably within food processing/manufacturing would be an asset
· Able to understand and follow detailed instructions (solid Reading and Speaking English language skills)
· Able to lift 25kg several times a day;
· Operating manual, power pallet jacks, and/or forklifts would be an asset
· Results oriented;
· Contributes to achieving team goals;
· Solid work ethic;
· Willing to work shift work;
· Someone with safe work record – you care about keeping yourself and co-workers safe;
· Able to work independently without ongoing directions.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
· High school diploma
· 1- 7 months of experience in a direct manufacturing environment related to food or a similar industry would be an asset
COMPANY INFORMATION
Vitalus Nutrition is located in Abbotsford and has been progressively growing over the last 30 years to become one of Canada’s Top Dairy Ingredient Producers. At Vitalus, we take milk and transform it into specialized ingredients. Our transparent, ethical and service-driven approach has helped us build long-standing global relationships with our customers. Our purpose is to improve lives by unlocking the nutritional value of milk and we are dedicated to living our values: CARE, INTEGRITY & EXPERTISE.
Improving Lives ……. By unlocking the nutritional value of milk.
We constantly look for ways to improve the work environment, provide a safe workplace, communicate company information, encourage employee collaboration, provide ongoing training to assist employees in performing their current job and to prepare for career opportunities. We offer a fair and competitive compensation, flexible work environment and positive culture.
We pride ourselves on creating a healthy, respectful, and safe work environment where managers and co-workers care about who you are and support you in learning this new role. As a company, our turnover is low to industry, and our employee engagement is higher. This relates to our core values of CARE, INTEGRITY and EXPERTISE.
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