machine operator - food and beverage processing

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. or equivalent experience.

Work site environment:

Noisy. Cold/refrigerated.

Work setting:

Food processing plant. Factory or 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.
• Food safety/handling skills.
• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

Computer and technology knowledge:

HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points) knowledge.

Type of operation:

Freezing. Packaging.

Equipment and machinery experience:

Single function machine.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Repetitive tasks.
• Physically demanding.
• Attention to detail.
• Hand-eye co-ordination.
• Standing for extended periods.
• Bending, crouching, kneeling.
• Fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently.

Personal suitability:

• Excellent oral communication.
• Flexibility.
• Team player.
• Values and ethics.

Screening questions:

Do you have experience working in this field?.

Employment terms options:

• Shift.
• Flexible hours.

Experience:

Experience an asset.

Green job:

Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes.

Health benefits:

• Dental plan.
• Health care plan.
• Vision care benefits.

Financial benefits:

• Group insurance benefits.
• Night shift premium.

Other benefits:

Learning/training paid by employer.