Machine Operator + Forklift

Agropur; Halifax; On-site; CAD 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A dairy production company in Halifax is seeking a Machine Operator and Forklift Driver. The successful candidate will operate milk fillers, perform quality tests, and handle forklift operations. Candidates must have strong mechanical aptitude, a minimum of grade 12 education, and be available for varied shifts. This role offers a starting wage of $30.22, along with benefits and growth opportunities. Join a diverse and inclusive workforce committed to a respectful experience for all employees.

Benefits

Starting wage of $30.22

Benefits

Growing opportunities

Qualifications

• Availability to work days, nights, and weekends as required.
• Previous food production experience is an asset.
• Forklift experience is also desirable.

Responsibilities

• Operate milk fillers, manage changeovers and shutdowns.
• Conduct quality tests and maintain operational documentation.
• Demonstrate consistency and accuracy in work performance.
• Perform salvaging of products.
• Operate a forklift.

Skills

Strong mechanical aptitude

Ability to work independently

Forklift operation

Education

Grade 12 completion

Job description

Job Type: Regular

Invest in YOU, Join Agropur. We Dairy You!

Join our Bedford, Nova Scotia team as a Machine operator and Forklift driver. At our Bedford location, we process milk, cream and ice cream mixes.

At Agropur, we invest in YOU

• Starting wage of $30.22;
• Benefits;
• Growing opportunities;

What this role is about:

• Responsibility for the operation of milk fillers, inclusive of setting it up, changeovers and shutdown.
• Perform quality tests, complete operational checks and documentation to ensure we are meeting or exceeding our productivity and quality goals and standards
• Demonstrate consistency and accuracy in work performance
• Salvaging
• Forklift operation

What you need to join our team:

• Availability to work days, nights, and weekends as required.
• Minimum completion of grade 12
• Work well independently
• Able to meet deadlines and manage priorities
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Previous food production experience is an asset
• Forklift experience is also desirable

Invest in yourself, JOIN AGROPUR. We Dairy you !

Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and origins. We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants. We will work with candidates who request accommodation. Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.

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