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