PACKAGING DEPT. MACHINE OPERATOR

Joining Nortera Foods Inc. means joining a team that grows together!

As the North American leader of ready-to-cook vegetables, we are committed to contributing to the well-being of society by providing access to healthy and sustainable foods.

Nortera Foods Inc. produces major private and retail brands and markets its own Arctic Gardens and Del Monte.

Why choose Nortera:

• Competitive hourly wage with weekly pay cycle;
• Annual bonus program;
• Complete range of social benefits and employee assistance program (EAP);
• Possibly of contributing to an RPP with employer contributions;
• Reimbursement for tuition and physical activity;
• Environment that fosters learning and professional development;
• Opportunities to work on inspiring projects in a growing company!

This employee will operate multi-function process control machinery or single function machines to process and package vegetable products. This position requires flexible availability to follow a continental work schedule, rotating every 2 weeks which consists of 12 hour shifts which may include overtime, statutory holidays, weekends, and evening hours.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operate multi-function and/or single function process control machinery through control panels, computer terminals or other control systems to mix, blend, and package vegetable food products.
• Manage start up and shut down process and perform troubleshooting to resolve problems.
• Adjust processing variables such as ingredient inputs, fill weight, flow rates, line speeds, and temperature settings as needed.
• Ensure compliance with quality assurance standards.
• Operate packaging line machines safely and properly according to standard operating procedures (SOPs) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Maintain shift logs, record production data and other relevant information.
• Participate in safety audits, food safety programs, and emergency response initiatives.
• Prepare equipment for maintenance activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Single line: operator is experienced and knows how to run one line.

Multiple lines: operator can independently run the GEA-A and Hayssen-B, or the operator can independently run both Roberts and Mamata.

Master: operator who is designated as trainer or line lead and can run all packaging lines.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES

• Previous experience in a food processing environment is an asset.
• Must be capable of speaking, reading, and writing English at a Level 3 requirement.
• Must have a high level of mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve effectively.
• Must be able to work in a refrigerated environment, wet, cold and soapy work areas.
• Demonstrate punctuality, reliability and willingness to learn while aligning with our company, "Mission, Vision, and Values."
• Proven ability to work diligently as a team in a fast-paced environment with tight time restrictions to meet deadlines, and help make effective decisions.
• Must be able to meet minimum dexterity requirements of this position: bending, twisting, reaching, lifting, crouching, kneeling, standing, walking, sitting, etc.
• This position is a heavy lifting capability role (lift up to 32kgs, multiple times as needed in a shift).
• Specific vision abilities are required by this job to include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Hourly wage is $23.45-$25.78/hour (Depending on prior experience and qualifications).