The Production Process Operator is responsible for operating the Dupps Evaporator system in the production of chicken/porcine products and the Stord Bartz system in the production of fish products. Handling raw materials, controlling various machinery in a safe, clean, and efficient manner to minimize all downtime, and ensuring operations meet the company standards are important tasks of this role.
The hourly rate range: $38.75 - 43.06/hour
- Possession of a valid Class 4 Power Engineer certification is required.
- Build a stable career at a reputable company with more than 450 employees
- Continuous in-house training opportunities available – all our new drivers are provided hydraulic equipment training during onboarding
- Comprehensive compensation package offered to full-time employees including employer-paid extended health benefits
- Generous RRSP matching for employee contributions after 1 year
SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Dupps Evaporator System Operations
- Control the flow of raw chicken and/or porcine products through pumps and other internal processes
- Manage internal steam pressures, pump speeds, time and temperatures, motor loads, conveyors, and augers
- Monitor the entire system to ensure Critical Control Point (CCP) standards are met
- Maintain a high standard of cleanliness within control rooms and cooking areas
- Test product on a regular basis to ensure quality standards are met
- Control the flow of raw fish offal through pumps, cooker, fish press, and other internal processes
- Manage speed, temperature, and steam controls, metering bins, motor loads and driers
- Operate centrifuge, conveyors, pumps, augers, evaporators, and process tanks
- Monitor the entire system to ensure CCP standards are met
- Test product on an hourly basis to ensure quality standards are met
- Maintain an operators log book and a high standard of cleanliness in the work space
- May be asked to operate forklifts and other hoisting devices when necessary
- Rotate between the Dupps Evaporator system and Stord Bartz system operations
- Perform shift work based on company business needs which evolve and change in response to customer demands
- Work overtime as instructed to ensure minimal downtime of facilities
- Adhere to the company Code of Conduct and all West Coast Reduction Ltd. policies
- Foster a positive team and company culture by ensuring treatment of others is respectful and aligned with company values
- Perform other duties as assigned by Manager or Supervisor
Qualifications
- Possession of a valid Class 4 Power Engineer Certificate, with Steam Engineer accreditation
- Ability to read or interpret diagrams, schematic drawings and manuals to determine work procedures
- Ability to troubleshoot and solve process related issues
- Ability to frequently move, carry, lift, push and pull equipment up to 50 lbs without assistance and occasionally greater with assistance
- Perform repetitive motions including bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing and reaching overhead above the shoulders daily
- Adaptable to adverse conditions including confined space, heights, cold weather, odours and exposure to animal by-products
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