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 it owns such as Arctic Gardens and Del Monte.

Why choose Nortera:

• Competitive hourly wage with weekly pay cycle;
• Awarded 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!

The Packaging Machine Operator 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, rotating schedule on continental 12 hour shifts.

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.
• Other duties as may be assigned

Progression in the role determined by:

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

• Prior machine operating experience preferred.
• 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.
• Flexible to work 12 hour continental shift rotation and open to on-call shifts including over-time.
• This position is a heavy lifting capability role (lift up to 32kgs, multiple times as needed in a shift).
• Demonstrate punctuality, reliability and willingness to learn.
• Proven ability to work diligently as a team in a fast-paced environment with tight time restrictions to meet deadlines.
• Must be able to meet minimum dexterity requirements of this position: bending, twisting, reaching, lifting, crouching, kneeling, standing, walking, sitting, etc.
• 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).

Nortera Foods Inc. has an accommodation process in place and provides accommodations for employees with disabilities. If you are selected for an interview and you require a specific accommodation because of a disability or a medical need, please contact the Human Resource office at 519-735-2111 or by e-mail at [email protected] so that arrangements can be made for the appropriate accommodations to be in place before you arrive on site.