Machine Operator - Food And Beverage Processing

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Work site environment

Noisy. Odours. Dusty

Work setting

Food processing plant

Tasks

• Operate machinery to process and bag, box or otherwise package food products.
• Perform corrective machine adjustments.
• Record production information.
• Observe gauges, computer printouts and video monitors to verify specified processing conditions.
• Clean machines and immediate work areas.
• Inform supervisor of mechanical malfunctions or product irregularities.
• Make adjustments to process variables.
• Maintain shift log of production and other data.
• Set up and adjust processing and packaging machines.
• Check products for defects and to ensure conformance to company standards.
• Measure or weigh products.
• Manually pack goods into bags and boxes or other containers.
• Detect and troubleshoot irregularities and malfunctions.
• Make labels and attach to goods.
• Operate electric palette jack.
• Weigh produce and bulk foods.
• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Maintain supply storage areas.
• Type of operation: Packaging.
• Equipment and machinery

Experience

Multi-functional process control machinery. Single function machine. Processing machinery. Area of specialization: Machinery and components. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Repetitive tasks. Handling heavy loads. Physically demanding. Manual dexterity. Attention to detail. Hand-eye co-ordination. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Standing for extended periods. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Fast-paced environment. Own tools/equipment: Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

Excellent oral communication. Flexibility. Team player. Resourcefulness

Screening questions

• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?

Employment terms options

Early morning

Health benefits

Dental plan. Health care plan. Vision care benefits

Benefits

Dental plan. Health care plan. Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

Group insurance benefits. Life insurance. Night shift premium. Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP). Free parking available. Learning/training paid by employer. Other benefits. Paid time off (volunteering or personal days). Parking available. Travel insurance. Wellness program. Support for newcomers and refugees: Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees. Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.). Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees . Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees . Support for youths: Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment. Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth. Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth. Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth. Support for Veterans: Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for Veterans . Offers workshops, counselling services or other resources to help Veterans navigate their transition into the civilian workforce (for example: adapting to different organizational structures) . Support for Indigenous people: Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers . Support for mature workers: Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers . Offer