machine operator - food and beverage processing

Government of Canada; Fanny Bay; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization in Fanny Bay, BC is seeking candidates for a role that involves operating machinery in a food processing plant. The ideal candidate will have some experience and the ability to work in a physically demanding environment. Benefits include bonuses and free parking. This role does not allow for remote work.

Benefits

Bonus

Night shift premium

Free parking available

Parking available

Qualifications

• 1 to less than 7 months of experience required.
• Ability to operate and maintain packaging machinery.
• Comfortable working in a physically demanding and fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate machinery to process and package food products.
• Perform corrective machine adjustments as needed.
• Clean machines and work areas regularly.

Skills

Operate machinery

Perform machine adjustments

Production record keeping

Attention to detail

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Tools

Multi-functional process control machinery

Single function machine

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

1 to less than 7 months

On site

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

The employer indicates this is a green job. This information was provided by the employer and not independently verified by Job Bank.

The employer states that this position is a green job because it involves tasks and responsibilities contributing to positive environmental outcomes and helping Canada achieve its net-zero target.

Work site environment

• Noisy
• Hot
• Cold/refrigerated

Work setting

• Food processing plant

Responsibilities

• Operate machinery to process and bag, box or otherwise package food products
• Perform corrective machine adjustments
• 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

Experience and specialization

Type of operation

• Bottling
• Packaging

Equipment and machinery experience

• Multi-functional process control machinery
• Single function machine

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Public transportation is not available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Fast-paced environment

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Team player

Benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Night shift premium

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Parking available