Process Operator Line 4 - Portage la Prairie, MB

Simplot Company; Portage la Prairie; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Simplot Canada (II) Limited is seeking an on-site Production Operator at GF Plant - Portage la Prairie to efficiently run the main formed processing line and ensure product quality per customer specs.

You will monitor controls, coordinate processing steps, and document data in MMS while maintaining sanitation, safety, and teamwork with colleagues.

Qualifications

• Must read, understand, and communicate to perform duties and coordinate with coworkers.
• Ability to operate analytical testing equipment such as pH meters and scales.
• Basic math skills for adjustments and calibrations.
• Ability to climb stairs, scaffolds, and catwalks safely.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Manual dexterity in both hands.
• Must correctly identify colors.
• Ability to work in extreme environments and with hazardous chemicals.
• Must have basic computer skills and data entry ability.
• Must work independently with minimal supervision and maintain safety and attendance.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment on the main processing line and meet specs.
• Monitor and adjust system control points to meet goals.
• Coordinate line flow through processing steps (peeler, blanching, drying, frying, etc.).
• Enter data into Manufacturing Management Suite (MMS).
• Maintain sanitation and safe work practices.
• Report safety hazards and ensure corrective actions.
• Keep work areas clean and complete paperwork.
• Interface with team members and support groups in a cooperative style.

Skills

Reading & communication

Analytical equipment

Basic math

Stair climbing

Lifting 50 pounds

Manual dexterity

Color identification

Extreme environments

Hazardous chemicals

Computer basics

Independent work

Safety & attendance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

pH meters

Scales

Agtron

Graduated cylinders

Job description

Simplot Canada (II) Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Simplot Company. The Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held organization, with roots firmly planted in agriculture and agriculture-related businesses. The Simplot Company is a true farm-to-table company with operations that touch every aspect of agriculture, including seed production, farming and ranching, plant sciences, fertilizer manufacturing, food processing, commercial product development, and distribution.

Summary

This position is responsible for operating equipment in the main formed processing line and performing upstream grading functions to meet operational goals and customer specifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensures system control points within each unit operation are monitored and adjusted appropriately to meet operational goals and customer specifications.
• Coordinates the line flow through processing functions including, but not limited to: peeler, blanching, ingredient addition, drying, frying, freezing, budget pounds, recovery, oil usage, retail percent, and energy conservation.
• Ensure that other process data is monitored and recorded in Manufacturing Management Suite [MMS].
• Ensures operational procedures are efficiently and safely followed.
• Ensures necessary level of communication is maintained with team members and support groups regarding line conditions.
• Uses process control to maintain uniformity, color, texture, solids, product temperatures, defect loading, weights, and freezing.
• Ensures the correct and accurate completion of all written paperwork required of the position.
• Ensures information entered in Manufacturing Management Suite [MMS] is correct.
• Keeps work areas clean and completes all sanitation tasks assigned, including during shut-down clean-ups and start-up sanitation.
• Reports food safety and safety hazards to proper personnel and follows up to ensure corrections.
• Ensures no injuries to self or others by following safe work practices and policies.
• Ensure self-compliance with Company policies and procedures.
• Ensures attendance and participation in training activities appropriate to the position and to incorporate acquired skills and knowledge.
• Conduct oneself in a professional manner and ensure personal appearance meets the standards necessary to perform the job functions while representing the Company.
• Ensure the interface with team members and other support groups is conducted in a participative management style conducive with operational goals.
• Ensure that additional accountabilities, as may be required by management, be handled in a manner necessary to meet operational and divisional standards.

Typical Education

High School Diploma or GED

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate the ability to read, understand, and communicate in a manner to successfully perform the job duties, such as reading and understanding operations manuals and have the ability to communicate with other employees, coordinate work responsibilities and use good judgment in decisions.
• Must be able to work with analytical testing equipment, such as pH meters, scales, Agtron, graduated cylinders, etc.
• Must have basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication division and percents) to make proper adjustments and calibrations as required.
• Must be able to climb stairs, scaffolds and catwalks on a regular basis and in a safe and efficient manner.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Must have manual dexterity in both hands.
• Must be able to correctly identify different colours.
• Must be able to work in extreme environments, wet, cold, hot, dry, and steamy.
• Must be able to work with hazardous chemicals.
• Must demonstrate basic computer skills.
• Must be able to work in stressful conditions and be physically able to perform job duties.
• Must be able to dismantle equipment and put it back together for cleaning.
• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Must have an acceptable safety record.
• Must have an acceptable attendance record.

Job Requisition ID

26990

Location(s)

GF Plant - Portage la Prairie

Country

Canada

• Simplot Canada (II) Limited is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status.**

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