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Machine operator - food and beverage processing

  • Work Term: Permanent
  • Work Language: English
  • Hours: 40 hours per week
  • Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
  • Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years

Work site environment

  • Noisy

Work setting

  • Food processing plant
  • Bakery

Tasks

  • Operate machinery to process and bag, box or otherwise package food products
  • Record production information
  • Observe gauges, computer printouts and video monitors to verify specified processing conditions
  • Clean machines and immediate work areas
  • Inform supervisor of mechanical malfunctions or product irregularities
  • Make adjustments to process variables
  • Maintain shift log of production and other data
  • Set up and adjust processing and packaging machines

Type of operation

  • Mixing
  • Blending
  • Baking or cooking
  • Packaging

Equipment and machinery experience

  • Multi-functional process control machinery
  • Single function machine

Security and safety

  • Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

  • Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Repetitive tasks
  • Manual dexterity
  • Attention to detail
  • Hand-eye co-ordination
  • Standing for extended periods
  • Fast-paced environment

Personal suitability

  • Excellent oral communication
  • Excellent written communication
  • Flexibility
  • Team player

Screening questions

  • Are you authorized to work in Canada?
  • Do you have experience working in this field?

Employment terms options

  • Night
  • Weekend

Health benefits

  • Disability benefits

Financial benefits

  • Bonus
  • Life insurance
  • Night shift premium

Other benefits

  • Free parking available
  • Team building opportunities