Operations Technician - Strathroy, Canada - Nortera

Nortera

Verified Company

Strathroy, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

By joining Nortera, the world leader in ready-to-use plant-based food, you are deciding to make a positive and sustainable impact on yourself, others and the planet.

We strongly believe vegetable food is THE solution to bring well-being through food to the nearly 9 billion inhabitants of our planet while preserving its resources.

The size of our company gives all employees the opportunity to grow, gain autonomy and be in charge of their projects.

Competitive salary and annual bonus program
Group insurance program and Telemedicine
Employee and family assistance program
Retirement savings plan with employer contribution
Reimbursement program for physical activity and Tuition reimbursement program
Wellness activities
Referral program
Ability to volunteer in your community
Activities where we serve our communities
Opportunities for advancement within a growing company

You'll invest the majority of your time in three key areas:

assisting the Operations Leader-Processing with the effective operation of the Processing Department in all aspects of safety, quality, delivery, efficiency, and employee relations,

- liaising with all operational support departments, quality, sanitation, maintenance, field operations, logistics, and leaders promoting teamwork to meet production targets and minimize downtime
- ensuring machine efficiency and quality standards are met or exceeded and the product meets customer specifications

Specifically, you will:
- monitor processes and controls documenting performance in all processing operational areas including wastewater and scale house
- perform setup of processing equipment, support and assist with preventative maintenance
- deliver job task training
- lead and participate in sanitation processes to ensure all processing equipment is cleaned and sanitized regularly to HACCP and Food Safety specifications
- be actively engaged in continuous improvement initiatives
- support regrade, packaging operations, regular maintenance, and projects as assigned during off-season periods

You will report to the Operations Manager and join a team that provides a safe, enjoyable employee experience which fosters engaged and accountable team members who prioritize Customer Satisfaction through a commitment to delivering on time, and at the correct quantity, a safe, quality product.

You will bring the following to the business:

Background in a related discipline or relevant experience.
Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to engage people in a collaborative people driven environment
Effective communication skills in order to encourage solution based outcomes
Solid understanding of HACCP, GMP's and food plant sanitation
Ability to develop best practices that improve plant efficiencies and effectiveness

PROFILE

Critical thinking skills
Ability to liaise well with a diverse workforce
Mechanical aptitude
Excellent computer skills
Ability to work in an outdoor environment
Ability to work shift work including weekends
Ability to be selfmotivated, work well independently
A commitment to team spirit and a positive work environment
Forwardthinking, solutionsoriented mindset to plan and create innovative campaigns
A positive, energetic attitude and natural leadership qualities
Excellent organizational skills and the ability to work in a fastpaced environment