Production Technician

Nutreco; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension with employer match

Health benefits

Disability & Mental health

Vacation days

Annual bonus

Job summary

Skretting, a Nutreco company, invites you to join as a Production Technician in Vancouver. You will support feed production through a broad range of operations, maintain safety, and contribute to continuous improvement in a 12-hour shift pattern.

We value hands-on experience in manufacturing, a background in production management, and willingness to work off regular hours. You’ll be part of a global leader in aquafeed, with a strong focus on safety, quality, and sustainable practices.

Qualifications

• At least 2+ years manufacturing background with production management experience.
• Aquaculture industry experience is an asset.
• Able to operate equipment and machinery requiring advanced specialization.

Responsibilities

• Execute a broad range of production tasks to support safe, efficient processes.
• Inspect equipment and notify maintenance needs.
• Log production orders data in systems for traceability.
• Identify improvement opportunities and support process optimization.
• Ensure safety, environmental and quality compliance.
• Maintain clean, safe work areas and organize the production line.

Skills

Production management

Aquaculture experience

Equipment operation

Job description

Job Description

Join Our Purpose - Feeding the Future

Role: Production Technician

Location: Vancouver

Hours: 12 hours per shift, 3 days/nights per week. Weekly rotation.

Vacancy Type: Replacement

Why join us

Get ready to Own Impact as a Production Technician at Skretting, a Nutreco company. As global leaders in animal nutrition and aquafeed, our shared purpose of Feeding the Future is making a positive global impact for generations to come. Join us in this impactful role and help deliver the production of feed, in a sustainable way to a growing population. Own your direction, Own your development and Own your path.

What you’ll do

• Operational tasks: Executes a broad range of operational activities and processes (such as discharge, load, transport, clean, label, operate all equipment), to execute stages in production, contributing to a safe, effective and efficient production processes.

• Maintenance check: Periodically inspects and highlight maintenance required on the production equipment, signalling defects and deficiencies.

• Reporting: Logs data and information on production orders and activities in the appropriate systems 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, to continuously optimize and improve operational (work) processes, tools and systems and participate in improvement projects

• Safety & Compliance: Works in compliance with all relevant safety, environmental and quality regulations and procedures, as well as operational standards. Promotes awareness and signals potential hazardous and or unsafe situations, takes appropriate action is case of imminent unsafe situations

• 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, working area and production site

Who we’re looking for

• At least 2+ years of solid background in manufacturing with experience in production management

• Previous experience in the aquaculture industry is an asset

• Able to operate all types of equipment and machinery that requires advanced specialized.

You’ll also need

• Ability to work in 12 hour shift on-site 3 days a week, rotating weekly and shift time 6.00 Am to 6.00 Pm OR 6.00 Pm to 6.00 Am)

• Ability to bent, twist, lift and carry- 5 to 10 kgs of weight occasionally

• Strong manufacturing background with experience in production

What you’ll receive

As part of Nutreco, you’ll be a member of the SHV family, a diverse group of companies with global footprint. Join us and you’ll gain access to a wide network of expertise and global career paths. You’ll also benefit from the backing of one of the world’s largest privately owned businesses, known for its stability and long‑term focus.

In addition, you’ll receive

• Robust pension plan with employer matching

• Competitive health benefits - Medical/Dental/Vision/HSA

• Short-term/Long-term Disability and Mental Health spending allowance

• 10 vacation days to start (tiered)

• Annual bonus

Additional Information

AI Screening Disclosure: Nutreco does not use artificial intelligence (AI) or automated decision‑making tools to screen, assess, or select candidates at any stage of the recruitment process. All applications are reviewed directly by our Talent Acquisition team and hiring managers.

Eligibility: Candidates applying to job openings must already be authorized to work independently in the country where the position is based. Employer sponsorship is not available for this role.

Background Check: Final candidates who are offered a position will be required to undergo a criminal background check and physical/drug testing (USA role only).

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

Pay Transparency Statement: Compensation for roles atNutrecovaries depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, education, and level of experience. We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider the internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer.

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