Production Operator

Employment Services Elgin; St. Thomas; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable manufacturing company in St. Thomas, Ontario, is seeking a dedicated operator to set up and operate BFS machines for aseptically sealed solutions. Responsibilities include monitoring equipment, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring compliance with safety and production standards. The ideal candidate has a secondary school diploma, mechanical systems experience, and strong problem-solving skills. This full-time role offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits including paid vacation, health insurance, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

3 weeks paid vacation to start

Comprehensive Group Family Benefits

Paid Sick Days

Encouraged Professional Development

Qualifications

• Minimum one to three years' related experience with mechanical systems preferred.
• Ability to follow written procedures and properly document results.
• Fluent in English, both oral and written.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate BFS machines to produce sterile solutions.
• Monitor machines to ensure proper functionality.
• Diagnose variations in BFS machines' functionality.

Skills

Problem-solving abilities

Mechanical systems knowledge

Ability to read blueprints

Education

Secondary school diploma

Job description

Wage: $40,000 to $60,000/annually
Employment type: Permanent, Full-time
Hours: 40 hours per week
Terms: Day/Afternoon/night shifts

Key Responsibilities include:

• Set up and operate BFS machines and support equipment to produce aseptically sealed sterile and saline solutions.
• Monitor machines and support equipment to ensure proper functionality.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot variations to normal functionality of BFS machines and supporting equipment.
• Compound solutions per Standard Operating Procedures and prescribed formulations.
• Perform tooling changes as required.
• Follow written operation procedures.
• Monitor, adjust and refine vessel integrity parameters to meet specifications.
• Monitor, adjust and ensure solution volumes are maintained.
• Maintain and complete all production related documentation as required.
• Ensure participation in other duties and special projects as required.
• Maintain communications with Quality Assurance personnel, reporting all variances and deviations to any and all parameters.
• Maintain communication with proper authority to validate production standards and recipe corrections that may be necessary.
• Continuous communication with packaging line personnel to minimize potential disruptions to production.
• Adhere to all guarding that is in place for BFS machines and support equipment.
• Follow all operating procedures for emergency shut down of equipment.
• Don Personal Protective Equipment as prescribed in designated areas.
• Promote and participate in Health & Safety initiatives, focusing on continuous improvement.

What We Offer:

In addition to fair and equitable compensation and the excitement of working for a growing and reputable company, we offer:
Challenging careers that provide the opportunity to learn constantly

• Clear, consistent and demonstrated values
• Encouraged Professional Development
• Employee Recognition for Milestone Anniversaries
• Regular Salary Reviews
• Paid Sick Days
• 3 weeks paid vacation to start
• Comprehensive Group Family Benefits including:

• Health and Dental Benefits
• Pension Plan
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Disability Insurance
• Out of Country Insurance Coverage

Qualifications

• Secondary school diploma.
• Minimum one (1) to three (3) years’ related experience with mechanical systems (i.e. automotive repair, filling operations, blow molding, etc.) (preferred).
• Ability to read blueprints and utilize related software.
• Ability to follow written procedures and properly document results.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Physical demands include sitting, standing, walking, crouching, and lifting up to 50lbs.
• Tooling changes may require special work practices to lift up to 100lbs.
• Fluent in English, both oral and written.
• Frequent interruptions.
• Compensation based on a regular work week of thirty-seven and one half (37.5) working hours.