Machine Operator - Nutrient

Cmsa Ascv; Brampton; Hybrid; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits and pension plan

Weekly pay

Onsite cafeteria

Discount at our Chicken Shop

Opportunities for career advancement

Culture that values humility and hard‑

Job summary

Maple Lodge Farms, Canada’s largest poultry processor, seeks a Machine Operator – Nutrient at our Brampton facility. You will operate the designated machine safely, monitor for issues, and coordinate maintenance as needed.

This role offers health benefits, pension, weekly pay, onsite cafeteria, and opportunities for career advancement within a family-owned company that values hard work and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Experience with machine operation or strong mechanical aptitude.
• Knowledge of CFIA, HACCP, and BRC food-safety standards.
• OHSA and WHMIS knowledge and compliance.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Operate the designated machine in a safe and proper manner.
• Monitor for mechanical problems or hazards and arrange for maintenance as required.
• Start up and shut down rendering equipment and processes.
• Monitor and adjust processes to maintain product quality.
• Perform quality assurance checks on products.
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment as needed; dismantle and reassemble for processing.
• Coordinate with Department and Maintenance Supervisors on equipment performance.
• Complete required process checks and documentation.
• Maintain a clean, orderly work area in line with GMPs.
• Assist with department tasks (loading trucks, quality checks, housekeeping, etc.).
• Follow all departmental policies, SOPs and instructions for consistent operations.

Skills

Machine operation

Mechanical aptitude

CFIA knowledge

OHSA

WHMIS

Attention to detail

Fast-paced environment

High School Diploma

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Interested in joining Canada’s largest poultry processor? At Maple Lodge Farms, we’re not only passionate about our chickens, but our people, too. We operate to the latest in technological, health and safety, and quality standards. With rapid expansion over the years, and continued innovation and investment in growth, we’re looking for committed, team players to join the Maple Lodge family. As a proudly family-owned Canadian company, we’re passionate about what we do. If you’re a committed team player, we would love to have you as part of our team.

Reporting to the Nutrient Plant Supervisor, the Machine Operator – Nutrient will be responsible for operating the designated machine in a safe and proper manner, monitoring for mechanical problems or hazards, and conducting or arranging for maintenance as required.

This is a new position for the company.

Location

8301 Winston Churchill Blvd, Brampton, ON L6Y 0A2

Shift

Floater - Must be flexible to work various shift times as needed

What’s in it for you?

• Health benefits and pension plan
• Weekly pay
• Onsite Cafeteria
• Discount at our Chicken Shop
• Opportunities for career advancement
• A culture that values humility, a respect for family and hard work

What you will be doing

• Performs assigned tasks in the designated department to ensure that the equipment is maintained and operates at optimal performance.
• Starts up/ shuts down rendering equipment and processes.
• Monitors process and makes adjustments to maintain quality of product.
• Performs quality assurance checks.
• Troubleshoots and repairs equipment when necessary; dismantles, cleans, and reassembles equipment as needed for processing.
• Works closely with Department and Maintenance Supervisor, providing feedback as to how equipment is performing.
• Sets up equipment to ensure that all products manufactured in the department meet Company and customer requirements.
• Completes required process checks and associated documentation.
• Maintains equipment and work area in a clean and orderly condition, according to GMPs.
• Completes department-specific tasks as applicable (e.g. loading trucks, quality checks, housekeeping, dumping distressed material, temperature records, etc.)
• Follow all relevant departmental policies, processes, standard operating procedures and instructions so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner.

What you will bring

• Experience with machine operation, and/or must possess mechanical aptitude;
• Working knowledge of food and meat plant regulatory standards (CFIA, etc.), GMP, HACCP, BRC, food safety, food quality, etc.;
• Working knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), WHMIS;
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where attention to detail and effective multi-tasking is essential;
• High School Diploma

Maple Lodge Farms was established in 1955. We are the largest chicken processor in Canada, and we remain family owned. The principles that guided us from our humble beginnings, when Lawrence May sold eggs door-to-door, are the same principles that guide us today: hard work, agricultural wisdom and family values. We are creating a sustainable future by providing healthy, wholesome, best quality chicken products with a focus on the humane treatment of animals, the responsible use of resources and the positive development of our employees and the communities in which we operate.

Please note that any offer of employment will be conditional upon background and reference checks, including a criminal record check.

In accordance with Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) 2003, accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants are required to make their needs known in advance.

Our recruitment process may involve the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in reviewing applications. These tools help identify candidates whose qualifications closely align with the job requirements. Please note, these AI tools are not used to disqualify applicants but to support our efforts in efficiently screening large volumes of applications.

We thank all applicants for applying, however, only those chosen will be contacted by our Talent Acquisition Team.