Production Operator

Full Job Description

Summary

Natra Chocolate America is looking for Production Operators for the weekday overnight shift: Sunday to Thursday, 11 PM to 7 AM.

This shift offers a $1.00/hr premium.

Production operator will be responsible for the operation of equipment for the manufacture of various products and will ensure all work performed adheres to all organizational standards as well as corporate and OHSA safety regulations and guidelines. This is a labour-intensive position requiring individuals to perform repetitive tasks and stand for long periods.

Job Duties

• Operate and attend to manual and automated equipment in the production process as instructed including maintaining specified temperatures, weights, run speeds and quality requirements
• Ensure all equipment is operated according to equipment manufactures instructions and safety guidelines are followed
• Operating a forklift to move materials within the plant
• Picking, packing, receiving and restocking product
• Perform all work to organizational standards to ensure final product meets quality standards including recognizing areas of defect and taking appropriate actions to rectify them
• Taste test prototypes, products and goods as necessary. May include allergens such as whey powders, milk, soy, tree nuts, and gluten.
• Troubleshoot and resolve equipment problems and report product and equipment malfunctions to the appropriate personnel
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment, machines and assigned work area at all times
• Work effectively as part of a team to ensure productivity and a high level of efficiency
• Follow all standard operating procedures and designated organizational as well as provincial and federal safety guidelines
• Participate in educational and training opportunities applicable to the position
• Other duties shall be assigned as required

Adhere to all prescribed Regulatory and Company requirements for Occupational Health, Safety and Environment, Food Safety and Quality Systems, HACCP, Sanitation and GMP’s

Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• Previous production operating work in Food Manufacturing environment
• Experience working with computerized Food Manufacturing Machinery
• Experience working in a chocolate or compound mixing or blending area (an asset)
• Experience with packaging line equipment (Capping, labelling or case forming machines) considered an asset

Requirements

• Excellent written and spoken English communication skills
• Manual dexterity required
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks with little supervision
• Ability to perform under pressure and work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work weekends and/or shift work (flexible to switch between 1st, 2nd or 3rd shift depending on production schedules) with a strong work ethic and employment history
• Ability to work in shifts of more than 8 hours as well as occasional overtime
• Ability to stand, crouch, bend, reach, and stoop for long periods of time

Diversity and Accessibility at Natra Chocolate America

Natra Chocolate America is committed to celebrating diversity and to creating a workplace culture that embraces individuality. At Natra Chocolate America we are also committed to creating a workplace free of barriers that is accessible to all. Where requested, and in consultation with the applicant regarding his/her individual accessibility needs, all reasonable accommodations will be made available to persons with disabilities to support full participation in our recruitment processes.

Natra Chocolate America is proud to be an equal opportunity organization and takes pride in our recruitment and hiring standards.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank-you for your interest in Natra Chocolate America

About Natra:

The Spanish multinational Natra, founded in Valencia in 1943, is a benchmark among European producers of chocolate and cocoa products for private label and branded food companies, selling its products in 92 countries on the five continents. The company has six production plants in Spain, Belgium, France and Canada and permanent commercial presence in Europe, Canada, USA and Asia.

Work Remotely

• No

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $18.50-$19.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Night shift