Mill Operator - Langley, Canada - GVF Group of Companies

GVF Group of Companies

Verified Company

Langley, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Who we are:

Founded in 1960, Grand Valley Fortifiers specializes in the formulation, manufacture and sale of high quality, leading-edge mineral premixes for swine, dairy, beef and poultry producers.

We create opportunities for livestock & poultry farms to be more profitable by providing innovative products, programs and services which lower feeding and livestock producers costs, maximize animal performance, and increase nutritional and commercial value of our customers products; meat, milk and eggs.

Ours is a family business that cares about its employees and its community.

We make sure that all our staff get what the best in class team members deserve:
benefits, good wages, and respect.

Whether through our charitable work, or our dedication to staff, GVF is committed to living out our principles and values.

The role:
We're looking for a
Mill Operator to join the production team in Langley, British Columbia.

This position is focused on maximizing premix plant and warehouse equipment and systems to achieve the highest quality product at the highest throughput possible.

In this role you will operate the assigned machinery in a safe and effective manner and will be responsible for ensuring that all the duties and tasks listed below are completed in a responsible and professional manner.

The shift hours are Monday to Friday 7:00am to 3:30pm.

We ask team members to be flexible as we may require overtime or Saturday Shifts depending on production volume and customer requirements.

What you'll do:

Mill Operation, sequencing, mill routing, performing handadd batch additives, and loading macro/micro bins with forklift
Responsible for workspace housekeeping and for following CFIA and HACCP procedures and regulations
Receiving of bulk ingredients
Completing health and safety prestart checklists
Conducting quality checks to ensure that the products are being produced that meet established quality standards and specifications
Storing and cataloguing batch samples
Operating manufacturing equipment in accordance with established operating procedures
General housekeeping duties to ensure the warehouse is organized and clean
Loading finished goods on to customer's vehicles/trucks both bulk and warehoused
Counting and maintaining stock levels in coordination with the Production Supervisor to ensure that the mill has adequate raw ingredients.
Ensure that all orders are manufactured on time so products can be shipped on schedule.
Suggest ways to control / reduce cost or improve efficiency
Maintaining necessary documents as required for daily mill operation
Bagging ingredients as needed
Additional duties as assigned

Your background includes:

Minimum High school diploma and 13 years of related warehouse and operations experience
Strong communication skills, teamwork and organization skills
Strong Mechanical Aptitude
Selfstarter
Able to work Independently
Lifttruck Operator experience
Ability to read and understand technical materials
Familiar with operations within a warehouse setting, products and particular handling requirements
Must be able to lift 30 kg without restriction and complete other physical demands of the job
Excellent decision making ability and problem solving skills
Computer literate

Why work with us:

Competitive wages
Profit sharing bonus
Health care spending account
RRSP matching program
Paid time off
Donation matching program

How we behave:

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Passion: Serving customers innovatively and well.
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Humble:Confidence. Confidently choosing to forgo our status, deploy our resources and use of influence for the good of others before ourselves.
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Integrity: Consistently honest while honouring commitments with our customers, co-workers and suppliers.
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Professional: Committed to excellence in the way we lead, serve and relate.
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Caring: With a servant heart, truly caring for customers and co-workers. Find satisfaction in assisting with others' challenges and joy in witnessing their success.