Process Operator - Class 4

West Coast Reduction Ltd.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health benefits

RRSP matching

Job summary

West Coast Reduction Ltd. in Edmonton is hiring a full-time Process Operator to oversee evaporator systems, boilers and blood/feather processing equipment.

The role emphasizes safe operation, CCP/HACCP compliance, and continuous quality testing in a heavy production environment. Ideal candidates will hold a Class 4 Power Engineer Certificate with Steam Engineer accreditation and demonstrate experience in GMP/HACCP practices, with ability to operate skid-steers or forklifts and lift up to 50 lbs

Qualifications

• Valid Class 4 Power Engineer Certificate with Steam Engineer accreditation.
• Experience in a production environment preferred.
• Strong GMP and HACCP knowledge.
• Ability to read diagrams and manuals.

Responsibilities

• Operate Haarslav evaporator system, feather hydrolyser, boiler and related equipment safely.
• Control flow of poultry and porcine products through pumps and processes.
• Monitor CCP standards and HACCP documentation.
• Maintain cleanliness in control rooms and cooking areas.
• Test product and monitor quality according to standards.
• Collaborate with Blood and Feather Operator for safe system operation.
• Monitor boilers, wastewater and environmental equipment.

Job description

West Coast Reduction Ltd. - Nothing Left Behind*. At West Coast Reduction, nothing is important to us. Because when there’s nothing left – that is when we’ve done our job. We collect food waste and by-products from food producers, like farms, restaurants, bakeries and even supermarkets, transforming them into ingredients used in animal feed, renewable energy and thousands of other products we use every day. Our efforts contribute to a sustainable local food supply, and help us all live in cleaner and healthier communities. Visit www.wcrl.com to learn more.

At our Edmonton plant, we are hiring a full-time Process Operator who is responsible for operating the Haarslav evaporator system, feather hydrolyser, boiler operations, blood processing equipment and environmental equipment used in the processing of various raw materials. Controlling various machinery in a safe, clean, and efficient manner to minimize downtime, and ensuring operations meet the company standards are important tasks of this role.

This is a full-time, permanent position for 40 hours per week.

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM?

• Build a stable career at a reputable company with more than 450 employees
• Continuous training and development available
• Comprehensive compensation package offered to full-time employees including employer-paid extended health benefits
• Generous RRSP matching for employee contributions after 1 year

Take a look at our About Us video here: https://vimeo.com/396483325.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Control the flow of poultry and/or porcine products through pumps and other internal processes
• Manage internal steam pressures, pump speeds, time and temperatures, motor loads, conveyors, and augers
• Monitor the entire system to ensure Critical Control Point (CCP) standards are met
• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness within control rooms and cooking areas
• Test product on a regular basis to ensure quality standards are met
• Maintain applicable HACCP documentation
• Control the flow of raw feathers manage speed, temperature, steam controls, metering bins, motor loads and driers
• Monitor the entire system to ensure CCP standards are met
• Work in conjunction with the Blood and Feather Operator to ensure safe operation of systems
• Monitor blood centrifuge, dryer and mill processes to ensure HACCP requirements are met
• Work in conjunction with the Blood and Feather Operator to ensure safe operation of systems
• Actively monitor boilers and associated equipment used for steam generation
• Monitor waste water and air handling equipment to ensure all applicable environmental requirements are met
• Work in conjunction with the Evaporator System Operators and Blood and Feather Operators to ensure safe operation of systems
• Perform water tests routinely as instructed as well as collection of samples for offsite testing as required

QUALIFICATIONS & FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Possession of a valid Class 4 Power Engineer Certificate, with Steam Engineer accreditation required
• Ability to troubleshoot and solve process related issues
• Previous experience in a similar production environment or industry preferred
• Certified in operating skid-steers and/or forklifts
• Strong knowledge of all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and HACCP practices
• Ability to read or interpret diagrams, schematic drawings and manuals to determine work procedures
• Ability to frequently move, carry, lift, push and pull equipment up to 50 lbs without assistance and occasionally greater with assistance
• Perform repetitive motions including bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing and reaching overhead above the shoulders daily
• Adaptable to adverse conditions including confined space, heights, weather, odours and animal by-products

Thank you in advance for your interest in this opportunity, however, only those individuals who are selected for an interview will be contacted.