Machine Operator

HelloFresh; Abbotsford (WI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and health benefits

Shift premiums for afternoon and other

75% discount on HelloFresh box

Opportunity to learn and grow

Supportive team environment

Job summary

HelloFresh in Abbotsford, BC is seeking a dedicated Machine Operator to join our Production and Maintenance Team. You will operate and calibrate equipment, support preventative maintenance, and help keep downtime to a minimum while ensuring product quality and safety standards.

Ideal candidates have 6–12 months of machinery experience in food processing, and a diploma in Mechanical or Electro-Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months to 1 year of experience operating machinery in a food processing, manufacturing or service industry.
• Post-secondary Education in Mechanical or Electro-Mechanical Engineering Diploma or equivalent, or relevant experience preferred.
• Able to stand for prolonged periods, in a refrigerated environment (0°C to 4°C) and lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment to grind, mix, dry, cook or process food products.
• Assist and guide a team to ensure production is on time and meets quality standards.
• Perform pre/post inspections and calibrations as required by manuals and plans.
• Troubleshoot equipment failures to minimize downtime and maintain production flow.
• Complete required production documentation and reports.

Skills

Machine operation

Team guidance

English communication

Education

Diploma in Mechanical or Electro-Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Location: 3331 Mount Lehman Rd, Abbotsford, V2T 5M1

Shift: Monday to Friday from 7:00am to 3:30pm (schedule may vary as per business needs)

About the Role

As a Machine Operator, you will work within our Production and Maintenance Team to operate equipment, perform the automation and preventative maintenance programs at our facilities, and work to ensure operation downtime is kept to a minimum along with routine production activities.

What you will be doing:

• Ensure all required efficiencies are achieved and maintained.
• Assist and give guidance to a team of helpers to ensure production runs are being completed on time, in full, while ensuring quality standards are being met.
• Work with our Food Safety and Sanitation teams to ensure all automated equipment is meeting regulatory standards.
• Operate machines to grind, extract, mix, blend, dry, freeze, cook or otherwise process food or beverage products.
• Perform pre and post-inspection of packaging equipment using the appropriate job plans, procedures, and manuals, in addition to machine calibration.
• Accurately set up equipment and ensure proper and safe operation.
• Complete required documentation and run production reports.
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment failures to ensure Production downtime is kept to a minimum.
• Continuously monitor and adjust the process based on upstream and downstream production needs.
• Responsible for adhering to Food Safety, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), Health and Safety, and HelloFresh policies and best practices to ensure a safe workplace and the highest possible product quality for our customers
• Use personal protective and safety equipment and clothing as directed by the employer and report workplace hazards and dangers to the supervisor or employer.
• All Other duties as assigned.

At a minimum, you have:

• Minimum of 6 months to 1 year of experience operating machinery in a food processing, manufacturing or service industry
• Post-secondary Education in Mechanical or Electro-Mechanical Engineering Diploma or equivalent, or relevant experience preferred.
• Able to stand for prolonged periods of time, including regular bending, twisting and walking
• Willing and able to work in a refrigerated environment (0°C to 4°C)
• Willing and able to push, pull, and lift up to 50lbs
• Maintain a high level of attention to detail and accuracy, looking consistently for potential food safety or quality deviations
• Ability to communicate in English, both verbal and written
• Minimum requirement of basic computer skills

What you’ll get in return:

• Competitive salary and health benefits
• Shift premiums are available for afternoon and overnight shifts
• 75% discount on HelloFresh or Chefs Plate weekly box subscription
• High impact work to help feed thousands of families in Canada
• Opportunity to learn and grow
• Work with a hard-working and supportive team

Working Conditions:

It’s no surprise that as a food company, we use many ingredients that may be considered common allergens (i.e. peanuts, tree nuts, milk, etc.). Whether this role is based out of our headquarters or one of our distribution centers, it is possible that you may be exposed to such allergens in this role. If you have any concerns with being exposed to any particular food ingredients, including meat, please disclose this during the hiring process.

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Abbotsford, BC (Canada) Pay Range

$20.75 — $20.75 CAD