Machine Operator - Food And Beverage Processing

Work site environment

• Noisy
• Odours
• Dusty

Work setting

• Food processing plant
• Sugar and sugar confectionery manufacturers
• Dairy

Responsibilities

Tasks

• 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 supervisor of mechanical malfunctions or product irregularities
• Maintain shift log of production and other data
• Set up and adjust processing and packaging machines
• Check products for defects and to ensure conformance to company standards
• Administer first-aid and other assistance
• Operate forklift
• Occupational health and safety

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Safe Food Handling certificate

Experience and specialization

Type of operation

• Mixing
• Blending
• Packaging

Equipment and machinery experience

• Multi-functional process control machinery

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Own vehicle
• Valid driver's licence
• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Sitting
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Fast-paced environment

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Team player

Benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Parking available