Machine Operator(Setup)- Night Shift

JD Sweid Foods Ltd.; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

JD Sweid Foods Ltd. in Ontario seeks a Machine Operator – Set Up to ensure teardown, sanitation and setup of plant equipment for on-time production starts.

You will follow Set Up Sheets/Maps, prepare equipment, stage products, and perform light maintenance while adhering to safety standards and HACCP guidelines. The role involves lifting up to 25 kg, operating forklift, and working under time constraints.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Ability to work independently and under time constraints.
• Attention to detail and ability to understand documentation.
• Proven ability to follow safety procedures.
• Forklift/stacker license required.
• Able to lift 25 kg and perform heavy lifting.
• Experience with food safety and HACCP principles.
• Good attendance and performance history.

Responsibilities

• Set up: Use Set Up Sheets/Maps and Product flows to prepare equipment.
• Ensure proper placement on the floor and stage product for production.
• Fill equipment with necessary product and adjust for operation.
• Perform soft maintenance: belt repairs, adjustments and greasing; report issues.
• Start up equipment including ovens, fryers, tunnels, freezers, Pacmac and scales.
• Assist with pre op and sanitation tasks as directed by supervisor.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Safety procedures

Forklift license

Heavy lifting

HACCP knowledge

Job description

The purpose of the Machine Operator – Set Up role is to ensure the effective tear down, sanitation and set up of the plant equipment for an on time production start.

• Limited assistance with pre op. May assist with addition pressure rinse
• Set up: Using Set Up Sheets/Maps and Product flows, ensure proper equipment is prepared and ready to be moved into place
• Ensure proper placement on the floor
• Once equipment is placed, fill equipment with necessary product to ensure proper operation. Adjust as necessary.
• Soft Maintenance including belt repairs, adjustments and greasing. Report any mechanical issues as required.
• Effective start up or Oven, Fryers, Tunnels, Freezer, Pacmac and Scale
• Stage product that will be used in production run
• Other projects or assignments as directed by supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong communication both verbally and written format
• Ability to work well on own and under time constraint
• Attention to detail and the ability to understand documentation
• Proven ability to follow safety procedures
• Ability to maintain license for forklift license/stacker
• Will be trained on High Pressure system
• Able to do heavy lifting 25 kg
• Experience with food safety and HACCP principles
• Good attendance and performance history.