Process Operator

Ingredion; London; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Process Operator in a leading manufacturing firm, where you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and quality of products. This full-time position offers the opportunity to work in a continuous operation facility, where your skills in troubleshooting and problem-solving will be essential. You'll engage in cross-functional teamwork, actively promoting a culture of safety and efficiency. If you are passionate about operational excellence and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this position is perfect for you. Embrace the challenge and make a significant impact in a vital industry!

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Chemical Processing or Mechanical Discipline preferred.
• Ability to operate machinery and perform troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Promote a safe work environment and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Monitor and adjust processes to maintain product quality.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Problem-solving

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Safety Awareness

Education

Post-Secondary Education in Chemical Processing

Post-Secondary Education in Mechanical Discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Database Applications

Job description

The Process Operator will be responsible for the manufacturing and handling of raw materials and/or finished products at the plant. A successful applicant will be responsible for safely operating equipment in the assigned area while maintaining a high degree of quality for our products and working as efficiently as possible for our continuous operation facilities.

Core Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

1. Actively promote a work environment where the level of knowledge within all departments, relative to Safety, Efficiency, and Good Manufacturing Practices, along with related regulations and policies is developed and maintained.
2. Provide ongoing monitoring, troubleshooting, and adjustment of the process.
3. Provide support for the Quality Department for in-process testing, to ensure that products are both safe and of uniform quality. Ensure that good manufacturing practices are followed, and the product meets customer specifications.
4. Function on a self-directed basis within cross-functional work teams to problem solve or improve processes and procedures. Identify opportunities for improvement; develop appropriate recommendations, implement action plans, and follow up to assure effective results.
5. Understand and integrate business and technical needs into all activities.
6. Perform any other duties as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Work Environment:

1. Ability to perform work of varying physical demand, including extremes of posture, temperature, and height.

Position type and expected hours of work: Full-time position and ability to work rotational shifts in a continuous operation facility and overtime may be required.

Required education and experience:

1. Post-Secondary education, focusing on Chemical Processing or Mechanical Discipline preferred.
2. Ability to operate machinery if required, including rail movement and other powered industrial vehicles (Additional training will be provided to successful candidates).
3. Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and identify opportunities for improvement.
4. Ability to manage an important function in a complex plant environment, including strong conceptual, problem-solving, and communication skills.
5. Must have the capability to interact effectively at all levels of management.
6. Demonstrated high degree of sound judgment, resourcefulness, initiative, and innovation in handling complex technical assignments with minimal supervision.

Additional eligibility qualifications:

1. Demonstrated commitment to working in a safe working environment, including a working knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety or applicable provincial legislation.
2. General computer literacy skills with knowledge of spreadsheets, Microsoft Office, SAP, and database applications.
3. Strong interpersonal skills demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.
4. Knowledge and experience in both HACCP and ISO standards would be an asset.

Relocation Available? No

Job Grade: Local