Machine Operator

Machine Operator

Come join us at Chewters Chocolates, where We Make People Happy by Making Great Chocolate! We’re a leading manufacturer of premium, low-sugar chocolate. We recognize that employees are one of our key ingredients, which is why we believe in promoting a healthy work/life balance.

Chewters Chocolates is looking for someone mechanically minded to help us troubleshoot and operate our high-end machinery so we can continue to keep our production lines running smoothly and efficiently. As a Machine Operator/Line Supervisor, you’d be responsible for the safe operation of our molding and packaging equipment and training our production workers.

We have one opening for each of our morning (Mon to Thurs from 5 am to 3 pm) and afternoon (Mon to Thurs from 3 pm to 1 am) shifts.

The perks of the job:

• This is a unionized position starting at $24.20/hour eventually going up to $28.32.
• We pay 100% of your group extended health, vision and dental benefits.
• RRSP program
• Did we say, free chocolates?!

You’re Responsibilities will include:

• Operate and continuous monitoring of molding and packaging machines and equipment.
• Manage and ensure equipment setup, startup, operation and shutdown efficiently.
• Manage and ensure correct use of all ingredient, packaging materials and production supplies as per Production Work Order.
• Ensure correct labor allocation of GPW’s as per Production Work Order.
• Conduct all required process & quality tests; viscosity, temperature, weight, metal detector on required frequency.
• Minimize downtime and delays within the plant.
• Ensure startup and shut down procedures are followed and on time.
• Stopping the line when the product is not meeting standards (food safety, food quality, efficiency targets)
• Performs changeovers, minor repairs, and troubleshooting in consultation with maintenance.
• Disassemble, clean, sanitize and reassemble depositing equipment in each changeover.
• Responsible for setting up date coders in accordance with QA specifications.
• Accountable for Food Safety; (SQF, GMPs and HACCP)
• Conduct instrumentation validation on meters and scales.
• Monitor process and equipment control parameters during production
• Ensure compliance of 5S system (Sort, Straighten, Shine, Standardize, Sustain) & GMP program(Good Manufacturing Practices)
• Follow corrective actions provided by QA or the Manufacturing Manager
• Supervise, coach, lead, and train GPWs on daily tasks
• Advise Shift Coordinator when GPWs are not following company procedures or unsafe practices
• Ensure GPWs are working safe and following safe work practices
• Accurately complete all documentation as required.
• Ensure any SQF violations are reported to QA or the Shift Coordinator
• Document and accurately report daily production records
• Ensure finished product pallets have ICR (Inventory control records) with correct information
• Document downtime and scrap reports as required

We’d like you to have the following skills:

• 3-5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment operating high-speed, automated manufacturing equipment. (VFFS, horizontal wrapping, carton loading, case packing & palletizing)
• Understanding of manufacturing regulations regarding safety, quality, HACCP, GMP’s, and SOP’s
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication skills in English; written and verbal.
• Able to stand, bend and lift heavier items.

Working Conditions:

• Able to work on foot for long periods of time and performing repetitive work
• Wear PPE as needed; protective clothing, such as coats, hair nets and safety shoes
• Exposure to machinery sounds and loud noise levels.

Good stuff to know:

• If you’d like to make more money, there’s always plenty of optional overtime.
• There is plenty of free on-site parking and we are accessible by transit

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $24.20-$28.32 per hour

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Discounted or free food
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Application question(s):

• How many years of High speed manufacturing equipment experience do you have?
• How many years of Food Manufacturing experience do you have?

Work Location: In person