Machine Operator - Freeze Dry

Thrive Foods


Date: 5 hours ago
City: Langley, BC
Salary: CA$23.46 per hour
Contract type: Full time

Thrive Freeze Dry, a rapidly growing freeze-dried manufacturing company is recruiting for experienced Freeze dry Operator/ Machine Operator for our locations in Langley BC reporting to the Production Supervisor. This opportunity is for the12 hours rotational shift (Day) primarily responsible for operating the freeze-dry system with a user interface entirely in mandarin, loading/unloading product carts, and ensuring that pet food products meet quality and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Operate and monitor the freeze-dry system to ensure consistent performance and output.
  • Load and unload product carts into chambers and blast freezers as part of the production workflow.
  • Ensure freeze dry process is followed to meet customer specifications and company standards.
  • Maintain product quality, hygiene, and safety in accordance with the company’s quality assurance programs.
  • Accurately complete and maintain production records and logs.
  • Troubleshoot the freeze dry operating system and dryers
  • Escalate any critical concerns to the Supervisor promptly
  • Adhere to standard operating procedures (SOPs) for safe machine shutdown during equipment failures or power outages.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Experience operating production equipment is an asset.
  • Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • Efficient, time-oriented, and able to work independently.
  • Adheres to safety protocols and maintains a clean, healthy workspace.
  • Observes and analyzes system performance to identify issues.
  • Basic Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • Background in food industry or food science is an asset.
  • Proficiency in Mandarin is a must.

Physical Environment:

  • Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs. regularly and perform tasks requiring kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting.
  • Comfortable working in temperature-controlled, refrigerated, or chilled environments.
  • Ability to stand for long periods of time.
  • Availability to work on Weekends and statutory holidays as per schedule needs

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