Machine Operator - Nutrient

Maple Lodge Farms Ltd•Halton Hills, ON

1d•CA$21 - CA$27•Onsite

About The Position

Interested in joining Canada’s largest poultry processor? At Maple Lodge Farms, we’re not only passionate about our chickens, but our people, too. We operate to the latest in technological, health and safety, and quality standards. With rapid expansion over the years, and continued innovation and investment in growth, we’re looking for committed, team players to join the Maple Lodge family. As a proudly family-owned Canadian company, we’re passionate about what we do. If you’re a committed team player, we would love to have you as part of our team. Reporting to the Nutrient Plant Supervisor, the Machine Operator – Nutrient will be responsible for operating the designated machine in a safe and proper manner, monitoring for mechanical problems or hazards, and conducting or arranging for maintenance as required. This is a new position for the company.

Requirements

Experience with machine operation, and/or must possess mechanical aptitude
Working knowledge of food and meat plant regulatory standards (CFIA, etc.), GMP, HACCP, BRC, food safety, food quality, etc.
Working knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), WHMIS
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where attention to detail and effective multi-tasking is essential
Computer literacy (MS Office)
High School Diploma

Responsibilities

Performs assigned tasks in the designated department to ensure that the equipment is maintained and operates at optimal performance.
Starts up/ shuts down rendering equipment and processes.
Monitors process and makes adjustments to maintain quality of product.
Performs quality assurance checks.
Troubleshoots and repairs equipment when necessary; dismantles, cleans, and reassembles equipment as needed for processing.
Works closely with Department and Maintenance Supervisor, providing feedback as to how equipment is performing.
Sets up equipment to ensure that all products manufactured in the department meet Company and customer requirements.
Completes required process checks and associated documentation.
Maintains equipment and work area in a clean and orderly condition, according to GMPs.
Completes department-specific tasks as applicable (e.g. loading trucks, quality checks, housekeeping, dumping distressed material, temperature records, etc.).
Follow all relevant departmental policies, processes, standard operating procedures and instructions so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner.