Machine Operator 1 - Nutrient

Interested in joining Canada’s largest poultry processor? At Maple Lodge Farms, we’re not only passionate about our chickens, but our people, too. We operate to the latest in technological, health and safety, and quality standards. With rapid expansion over the years, and continued innovation and investment in growth, we’re looking for committed, team players to join the Maple Lodge family. As a proudly family-owned Canadian company, we’re passionate about what we do. If you’re a committed team player, we would love to have you as part of our team.

Reporting to the Nutrient Plant Supervsior, the Machine Operator – Nutrient will be responsible for operating the designated machine in a safe and proper manner, monitoring for mechanical problems or hazards, and conducting or arranging for maintenance as required.

What's in it for you?

• Health benefits and pension plan
• Weekly pay
• Onsite Cafeteria
• Discount at our Chicken Shop
• Opportunities for career advancement
• A culture that values humility, a respect for family and hard work
  
  

What You Will Be Doing

• Performs assigned tasks in the designated department to ensure that the equipment is maintained and operates at optimal performance.
• Starts up/ shuts down rendering equipment and processes.
• Monitors process and makes adjustments to maintain quality of product.
• Performs quality assurance checks.
• Troubleshoots and repairs equipment when necessary; dismantles, cleans, and reassembles equipment as needed for processing.
• Works closely with Department and Maintenance Supervisor, providing feedback as to how equipment is performing.
• Sets up equipment to ensure that all products manufactured in the department meet Company and customer requirements.
• Completes required process checks and associated documentation.
• Maintains equipment and work area in a clean and orderly condition, according to GMPs.
• Completes department-specific tasks as applicable (e.g. loading trucks, quality checks, housekeeping, dumping distressed material, temperature records, etc.)
• Policies, Processes & Procedures; Follow all relevant departmental policies, processes, standard operating procedures and instructions so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner.
  
  

What You Will Bring

• Experience with machine operation, and/or must possess mechanical aptitude;
• Working knowledge of food and meat plant regulatory standards (CFIA, etc.), GMP, HACCP, BRC, food safety, food quality, etc.;
• Working knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), WHMIS;
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where attention to detail and effective multi-tasking is essential;
• Computer literacy (MS Office).
• High School Diploma.
  
  

Maple Lodge Farms was established in 1955. We are the largest chicken processor in Canada, and we remain family owned. The principles that guided us from our humble beginnings, when Lawrence May sold eggs door-to-door, are the same principles that guide us today: hard work, agricultural wisdom and family values. We are creating a sustainable future by providing healthy, wholesome, best quality chicken products with a focus on the humane treatment of animals, the responsible use of resources and the positive development of our employees and the communities in which we operate.

Please note that any offer of employment will be conditional upon background and reference checks, including a criminal record check.

In accordance with Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) 2003, accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants are required to make their needs known in advance.

We thank all applicants for applying, however, only those chosen will be contacted by our Talent Acquisition Team.

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