Equipment Operator

Targeted Talent; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A food manufacturing company in Vancouver is seeking an experienced Equipment Operator to join their team. The role involves operating machinery in a fast-paced environment while lifting and performing physically demanding tasks. Applicants should be team players with strong communication skills and a willingness to learn about unique processes. Experience in food and beverage manufacturing is a plus.

Qualifications

• Hardworking team player eager to take on new challenges.
• Ability to work in a physically demanding and fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to follow processes with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Operate various kinds of machinery and equipment.
• Create SOPs and troubleshoot issues.
• Monitor and adjust parameters to meet quality requirements.
• Involved in moving and sanitation tasks as assigned.

Skills

Ability to lift up to 50lbs

Detail oriented and a quick learner

Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)

Ability to identify mechanical problems on equipment

Experience in food and beverage manufacturing beneficial

Tools

Forklift

Job description

We are looking for skilled Equipment Operatorsto join our team. You will be a great fit if you are a friendly and hardworking team player who is eager to take on new challenges and has worked in food and beverage manufacturing.

This role is physically demanding as you will be working in a fast-paced environment that involves repetitive tasks, bending, crouching, lifting, and standing for extended periods. The environment is highly dynamic, so you need to be able to learn new machinery and equipment and easily adjust to changing process.

• You are a hard worker with the willingness to roll up your sleeves and get the job done
• You want to expand your knowledge and learn about our unique processes
• You are a positive and optimistic team player who strives for excellence

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to lift up to 50lbs
• Detail oriented and a quick learner
• Ability to identify mechanical problems on equipment
• Ability to follow processes and work diligently with minimal supervision
• Understand production principles, processes and equipment
• Understand time, temperature, pressure and other monitoring devices
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Experience in food and beverage manufacturing beneficial

Responsibilities:

• Operate various kinds of machinery and equipment
• Create SOPs and troubleshoot issues
• Perform testing activities, monitor, record and adjust parameters to meet quality requirements
• Staying physically active and involved throughout the day to effectively perform tasks at hand
• Other activities as assigned, including but not limited to occasional moving and sanitation tasks
• Certified/experience on Forklift beneficial but not essential