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SalaryProcess Operator
Welland, ON
About VDC
VERBIO Diesel Canada (VDC) is a subsidiary of VERBIO AG, a well-established, successful biofuel company in Germany. VERBIO Diesel Canada Corporation (VDC) invests in a biodiesel and glycerine production facility in Welland, Ontario. VDC will become one of the leading biodiesel producer in North America with an annual capacity of approx. 150,000 tons of biodiesel and 18,000 tons of crude glycerin. VDC strives for technological leadership in the field of production of renewable fuels.
Position Purpose
The Process Operator works as part of a team in a continuous process manufacturing environment. The Process Operator will adhere to all safety and environmental parameters that apply in a chemical manufacturing operation. The Process Operator works primarily in the process building and takes direction from the Process Shift Leader and reports to the Production Manager. The Process Operator is jointly responsible for ensuring production targets are being maintained while meeting all quality parameters for finished product.
Key responsibilities
- Performs small repairs on equipment; communicates directly with the maintenance department to coordinate complicated repairs and maintenance requirements; assists maintenance employees as needed in performing maintenance and repairs
- Takes routine field readings and diagnoses faults affecting facility conditions
- Operates hoist within the facility
- Carries out cleaning duties of the facility
- Process flow understanding and monitoring
- Safe handling of chemicals, wearing appropriate PPE
- Monitoring and management of waste water systems, sanitary and storm water systems
- Operation of pumps, valve orientation, connect/disconnect hoses to transfer product, chemicals or waste water
- Actively participate in safety programs and initiatives
- Adheres to Kosher practices
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED is required
- Previous telehandler, tow motor, or other lift experience is an asset
- The ability to work from written and oral instructions
- Superior work ethic and dependability
- Able to work rotating 12 hour shift schedules
- Physical requirements include, but may not be limited to, walking up and down stairs/ladders, working at heights and carrying up to 50 pounds
- Must be able to wear standard PPE (hard hat, safety glasses, rain gear, steel toe boots), and qualify to wear a full face respirator
- A working knowledge of computer software programs such as Microsoft Office and the Internet
- Experience in operating Human Machine Interface (HMI) is an asset
- Demonstrated mechanical knowledge and ability
- The ability to work as part of a team; effective leadership skills is an asset
What We Offer:
- Full time employment with opportunities to grow and learn in a team environment in a sustainable and growing economic environment
- Competitive compensation package
- Full benefits package including
- Company training programs
- Shift premiums
- RRSP program with employer matching
- Variable bonus program
VERBIO Diesel Canada is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, or any other status protected under applicable federal, provincial, or municipal laws.
