machine operator - food and beverage processing

Additional Information

• Work Term: Temporary
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 44 hours per week
• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: Will train

Work site environment

• Hot
• Cold/refrigerated

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
• 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

Type of operation

• Grinding
• Mixing
• Blending
• Baking or cooking
• Freezing
• Cooling
• Packaging

Equipment and machinery experience

• Multi-functional process control machinery

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Public transportation is available

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

• Safety equipment/gear
• Gloves
• Mask

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Parking available
• Travel insurance