Production Technician

Trouw Nutrition; Town of Saint Andrews; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nutrition company located in Saint Andrews, New Brunswick, is seeking a Production Technician. The successful candidate will handle various operational activities in production and ensure compliance with safety standards. With at least 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, you will maintain high production quality and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement. This role offers robust local benefits and a commitment to sustainability.

Benefits

Robust pension plan

Competitive health benefits

10 vacation days to start

Annual bonus – 10%

Qualifications

• At least 3+ years of experience in manufacturing operations or production environment.
• Good knowledge of safety standards.
• Ability to signal potential hazards.

Responsibilities

• Executes a broad range of operational activities in production.
• Logs data on production orders in the appropriate systems.
• Signals deviations in processes and flags improvement opportunities.
• Works in compliance with safety regulations and standards.
• Maintains a clean and safe working area.

Skills

Understanding of production and packaging

Machine operation

Safety standards

Job description

Overview

Join Our Purpose - Feeding the Future

Nutreco is a member of the SHV family, and we are committed to 'Feeding the Future' through sustainable and innovative practices. Nutreco has two business lines: Skretting is a leading global provider of innovative aquafeed solutions, revolutionizing aquaculture for a sustainable future. Trouw Nutrition specializes in animal nutrition and is committed to advancing livestock health and productivity through cutting-edge solutions. Skretting St. Andrews team is looking for a Production Technician who can execute a broad range of operational activities/processes, in accordance with established specifications and (quality, safety and environment) guidelines, in order to achieve the production / operational targets.

About the role: The Production Technician will start on packaging but eventually will be an all-round operator, capable of performing all operational processes in production. He / she is a dedicated and reliable individual, able to operate all types of equipment and machinery.

Responsibilities

• Operational tasks: Executes a broad range of operational activities / processes (such as discharge, load, transport, clean, label, operate all equipment), in order to execute / manage parts / stages in production, contributing to a safe, effective and efficient production processes.
• Reporting: Logs data and information on production orders and activities in the appropriate logbooks / systems in order to have a complete administration and insight in the state and progress of production orders.
• Continuous improvement: Signals deviations in current processes, techniques and/or systems and flags opportunities for improvement with supervisor, in order to continuously optimize and improve operational (work) processes, tools and systems.
• Safety & Compliance: Works in compliance with all relevant (personal as well as food) safety, environmental and quality regulations and procedures, as well as operational standards.
• Good housekeeping: Ensures the work area is left clean and in a safe working condition and that there are no hazardous situations. Maintains the appearance of the production line(s), working area(s) and production site.

Skills and Expertise

Qualifications:

• At least 3+ years of experience with understanding of production, packaging, machine operation, safety standards in the manufacturing operations or production environment

Expectation from the Role

• 10-hour shift- 4 days a week (2 days - 2 night)
• Hand on with all production, packaging activities
• Good knowledge of the safety standards, ability to signal potential hazardous and / or unsafe situations, takes appropriate action in case of imminent unsafe situations

Why you Will Love Working with Us

Global Benefits:

• Be part of our sustainable mission with opportunities to grow within Nutreco, Skretting, Trouw Nutrition and the broader SHV group
• Embrace our culture of diversity and inclusion, where we respect and value everyone

Local Benefits:

• Robust pension plan
• Competitive health benefits - Medical/Dental/Vision
• Short-term/Long-term Disability and Mental Health Service
• 10 vacation days to start (tiered)
• Annual bonus – 10%

Next Steps

We value a seamless candidate's experience and will review your application within five (5) business days.

We appreciate your interest in joining our mission to innovate and sustainably shape the future of food production. Thank you for choosing a career with us and sharing your ambition to “Feed the Future!”

Final candidates who are being considered for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check.

Please note that candidates applying for Canadian job openings must be independently authorized to work in Canada without sponsorship.

We are committed to employment equity and encourage applications from qualified individuals, including women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities.

Our corporate values FEED your career: Passion | Inclusivity | Integrity | Trust | Curiosity. These values are engrained into our core and shape everything we do.

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Our organisation:

Skretting is a global leader in providing innovative and sustainable nutritional solutions and services for the aquaculture industry. Skretting has production facilities in 18 countries on five continents to manufacture and deliver high quality feeds from hatching to harvest for more than 60 species. The total annual production volume of feed is close to 2.5 million tonnes. Our mission is Feeding the Future.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Skretting is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all roles without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital, parental, military status or any other status protected by applicable local law. Please advise us at any point during the recruitment and selection process if you require accommodation. Skretting is committed to compliance with all applicable legislation, including providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities.