5th Class Power Engineer / Extrusion Operator

AGT Food and Ingredients; Regina; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food processing company based in Regina is seeking a 5th Class Power Engineer / Extrusion Operator to maintain boiler operations and optimize the extrusion production line. The role involves ensuring strict adherence to safety and quality standards, as well as coordinating with various departments to resolve operational issues. Ideal candidates will possess relevant educational qualifications and strong problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Run and maintain a 200hp 150psi steam boiler.
• Set up and operate all extrusion production line equipment.
• Ensure accurate recordkeeping of products.
• Monitor production rates to maintain specifications.
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance to resolve issues.

Skills

Time management

Initiative

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving and analytical skills

Education

College Degree or equivalent work experience

Tools

MS Office (Word and Excel)

Job description

AGT Foods is seeking a 5th Class Power Engineer / Extrusion Operator to join our Regina, SK Extrusion Centre.

Responsibilities

• Run and maintain a 200hp 150psi steam boiler
• Maintain ownership of all extrusion systems to achieve a successful production shift
• Set up and operate all extrusion production line equipment
• Perform all pre-operational checks for all extrusion production line
• Ensure that all recordkeeping is accurate, complete, and submitted at end of shift
• Follow up with Extrusion Lead and go over daily responsibilities
• Ensure hourly sampling, testing, and recordkeeping of products to be within customer specifications
• Follow proper cleaning and sanitization procedures for equipment and department
• Ensure that daily/weekly cleaning and sanitization of the extruder department are completed
• Monitor utilities, controls, and production rates to assure that all systems are operating within specification to produce the target specification
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance to ensure that issues during the shift are being resolved and product is meeting customer specifications, escalating, as necessary
• Collaborate with Maintenance to ensure that equipment is repaired in a timely fashion, escalating as necessary
• Review the requirements for production to identify any raw material or packaging inventory concerns and bring them to the Shift Supervisor immediately
• Facilitate the reduction of all excess waste for product and packaging material
• Ensure all waste product and packaging recordkeeping is accurate, complete, and submitted at end of shift
• Proper disposal of all chemicals

Competency Requirements

• College Degree or equivalent work experience
• Time management
• Take initiative
• Ability to follow routine verbal and written instructions
• Ability to understand and follow safety and food safety procedures
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Organizational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to read, write and interpret documents
• Must be able to work independently and/or as part of a team
• Must be familiar with MS Office including Word and Excel
• Management and coordination skills
• Problem solving and analytical skills

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position; however, only those local candidates who are legally eligible to work in Canada will be contacted.

Please forward resume and cover letter stating the position you are applying for and salary expectations to [e-mail].

AGT Foods values and supports employment equity in the workplace, including accessibility.