chemical processing machine operator

Olds Softgels; Olds; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Paramedical services coverage

Vision care benefits

Life insurance

Long-term care insurance

Free parking available

Paid time off

Job summary

Olds Softgels is seeking a hands-on operator for our pharmaceutical processing plant located on site. You will monitor instruments in formulation units, weigh ingredients, take samples, and ensure accurate production records.

This role emphasizes safety, attention to detail, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment. A high school diploma is required, with experience considered an asset, and a criminal record check may be necessary.

Qualifications

• Secondary school graduation is required; experience is an asset.
• Criminal record check may be required.
• Safe handling and compliance with plant procedures.

Responsibilities

• Monitor instruments on one or more chemical formulation units.
• Clean and maintain the work space.
• Measure, weigh and load chemical ingredients following formulation cards.
• Record production information.
• Start up, shut down and troubleshoot equipment.
• Take samples and perform routine tests.
• Operate equipment from a control room or nearby consoles.
• Adjust processing machines and equipment.
• Monitor reaction processes and transfers per safety procedures.

Skills

Accurate

Interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Team player

MS Office

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

MS Office

Job description

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Noisy
• Odours

Work setting

• Pharmaceutical processing plant
• Relocation costs not covered by employer

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Monitor instruments on one or more chemical formulation units
• Clean and maintain work space
• Measure, weigh and load chemical ingredients following formulation cards
• Record production information
• Start up, shut down and troubleshoot equipment
• Take samples
• Perform routine chemical and physical tests of products
• Operate equipment from a control room or from control consoles located near the production units
• Adjust processing machines and equipment
• Monitor reaction processes and transfers of products in conformance with safety procedures

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Office

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

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

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Life insurance

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance

Other Benefits

• Free parking available
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Wellness program