Machine Production Operator

Village Farms International•Delta, BC

1d•CA$24 - CA$25•Onsite

About The Position

As part of our Production team, you will work in our manufacturing area maintaining and operating our sophisticated automatic Pre-rolls machinery, ensuring quality is met every step of the way. You are ready to help elevate our existing production and manufacturing practices so we can deliver exceptional products and experiences to our customers.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
1+ year-experience in manufacturing, production, food processing or other fast-moving consumer goods industry required
Ability to lift 30-40 pounds, work standing up for long periods and perform repetitive motions in a manufacturing environment
Flexibility to work on different shift schedules as per as business needs
Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize duties to meet deadlines and can adapt to unexpected priorities
Focused on careful, precise, and high-quality work
Systematic and patient when approaching technical tasks; having strong attention to detail and accuracy is essential
Independent, allowing for deep focus and uninterrupted work time
Excellent communication, both verbal and written skills
Must have the ability to maintain and pass an RCMP criminal record check and obtain security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Adequate experience operating manufacturing and/or processing machines is an asset
Experience in Pre-roll production with a Licenced Producer is an asset
Knowledge and understanding of the cannabis life cycle is considered an asset
Knowledge of Punjabi language an asset
Champions Pure Sunfarms’ values and competencies

Responsibilities

Set up, operate, monitor, and tend sophisticated Pre-rolls machines and perform all daily checklists of machinery required for machines functioning and operating to ensure safety and care for machines and personnel
Load, unload, and assemble parts of different production machine equipment and perform daily in process cleaning
Perform other Pre-rolls production activities such as quality checking, packaging, and product labeling according to Cannabis regulations and Pure Sunfarms best practices
Adhere to the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Pure Sunfarms guidelines, procedures, and best practices
Ensure that all work areas are clean and organized at all times, including adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Production Practices (GPP)
Complete daily production reports and batch record entries following Pure Sunfarms procedures
Work with Pre-rolls Supervisor regarding potential improvement opportunities in Pre-rolls processes
Enter inventory transfers and monitor inventory levels of raw materials and finished cannabis products in the ERP system, and notify Pre-rolls supervisor of any materials shortages or production downtime factors
Perform minor troubleshooting, minor machine repair, and basic preventative maintenance when needed and partner with our Facility Maintenance team in resolving issues
Act as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Pre-rolls production area
Work with different teams to ensure products are processed in a timely manner following Pure Sunfarms procedures and best practices
Know, understand, and follow all safety protocols and lead by example in fostering a safe working environment
Operate production equipment and machinery in accordance with Health & Safety guidelines and best practices
Ensure timely escalation of all safety concerns on the production floor