Potato Wash Plant Operator — Quality & Safety Focus

Albert Bartlett; Airdrie; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading potato supply company in Airdrie is seeking a Wash Plant Operator to oversee the washing and processing of potatoes. This position involves operating machinery, conducting quality control assessments, and maintaining health and safety standards. The candidate should demonstrate strong attention to detail, efficient teamwork, and flexibility for varied work hours including evenings and weekends. The company offers comprehensive benefits including pension plans and training opportunities.

Benefits

Pension Plans

Life Assurance

Leave Package

Training & Development

Free Parking

Long Service Awards

Employee of the Month & On the Spot Awards

Discounted Staff Sales

Access to Free Wellbeing Services

Retailer Discount Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Wellbeing & Engagement Events

Overtime available

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and a passion for quality control.
• Ability to work efficiently within a team in a dynamic and fast-paced setting.
• Good communication skills for effective interaction with team members and supervisors.
• Flexibility to work the required hours, including evenings, Sundays, and rotating Saturdays.
• Understanding of safety protocols relevant to production environments.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to specific operational procedures.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently operate and maintain washing machinery and equipment used for potato preparation.
• Ensure the cleaning process meets all quality specifications for production.
• Conduct quality control assessments to guarantee product integrity.
• Maintain machine cleanliness through regular maintenance and operational checks.
• Record machine metrics and any malfunctions, reporting to the supervisor promptly.
• Uphold health and safety standards for a safe workplace.
• Work in harmony with team members to ensure seamless operations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication skills

Flexibility

Understanding of safety protocols

Willingness to learn

Job description

A leading potato supply company in Airdrie is seeking a Wash Plant Operator to oversee the washing and processing of potatoes. This position involves operating machinery, conducting quality control assessments, and maintaining health and safety standards. The candidate should demonstrate strong attention to detail, efficient teamwork, and flexibility for varied work hours including evenings and weekends. The company offers comprehensive benefits including pension plans and training opportunities.