machine operator - food and beverage processing
Education:
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.
Work site environment:
- Noisy.
- Odours.
- Dusty.
- Hot.
- Cold/refrigerated.
Tasks:
- Operate machinery to process and bag, box or otherwise package food products.
- Operate machinery to process and bottle, can or otherwise package alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages.
- 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.
- Operate machines that blend, flavour, condition, dry, flatten, strip or cut raw tobacco leaves.
Type of operation:
- Mixing.
- Blending.
- Baking or cooking.
- Packaging.
Equipment and machinery experience:
Multi-functional process control machinery.
Transportation/travel information:
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:
- Mask.
- Steel-toed safety boots.
Personal suitability:
- Excellent oral communication.
- Excellent written communication.
- Flexibility.
- Team player.
- Resourcefulness.
Screening questions:
- Are you available for shift or on-call work?.
- Do you have experience working in this field?.
Employment terms options:
- Early morning.
- Evening.
- Shift.
- Flexible hours.
Experience:
3 years to less than 5 years.
Employment terms options:
- Morning.
- Night.
- Day.
- Weekend.
- Overtime available.
Health benefits:
- Dental plan.
- Health care plan.
- Paramedical services coverage.
- Vision care benefits.
Financial benefits:
- Life insurance.
- Night shift premium.
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP).
Long term benefits:
Long-term care insurance.
Other benefits:
Parking available.