Machine Operator (Food and Beverage)

Description

Set up and adjust food or beverage processing and packaging machines. Operate single-function machines to grind, extract, mix, blend, dry, freeze, cook or otherwise process food or beverage products.

Wage

  • $22.33

Hours

  • 40 hours per week

Shifts

  • Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Morning

Languages

  • English

Language Requirements

  • CLB 4 or Higher

Education

  • Secondary (High) school graduation certificate

Experience

  • 1 year to less than 2 years

Worksite environment

  • Noisy

Work setting

  • Food processing plant
  • Bakery

Responsibilities

  • Operate machinery to process and bag, box or otherwise package food products
  • Perform corrective machine adjustments
  • Record production information
  • Observe gauges, computer printouts and video monitors to verify specified processing conditions
  • Clean machines and immediate work areas
  • Inform the 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
  • Check products for defects and ensure conformance to company standards

Experience and specialization

Type of operation

  • Mixing
  • Blending
  • Baking or cooking
  • Cooling
  • Packaging

Equipment and machinery experience

  • Multi-functional process control machinery
  • Single function machine

Additional information

Security and safety

  • Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

  • Public transportation is not available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Repetitive tasks
  • Handling heavy loads
  • Physically demanding
  • Manual dexterity
  • Attention to detail
  • Hand-eye coordination
  • Standing for extended periods
  • Fast-paced environment

Personal suitability

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

Benefits

Health benefits

  • Disability benefits

Financial benefits

  • Bonus

Long term benefits

  • Life insurance

Other benefits

  • Free parking available
  • Team building opportunities