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Production Technician

Port Colborne, ON L3K 5V5

Posted: 09/30/2024 Industry: Industrial Job Number: 10843 Pay Rate: 31.76

Job Description

A growing food preservatives company is looking for an experienced Production Technician to join their team.

Job Responsibilites:
  • Directly responsible for ensuring that all health, safety and security procedures are observed and maintained at all times.
  • Direct the citric acid clarification and purification processes, which includes the safe and efficient operation of decanters, pre-coats, pre-coat filtration system, evaporators, ion-exchangers, carbon absorption equipment, crystallizers, drying and milling equipment, etc…
  • Monitor the clarification and purification processes ensuring all quality and production parameters are maintained and make adjustments as appropriate and necessary.
  • Communicate production issues/anomalies to Team Leader, Production Manager as necessary.
  • Liaise with quality assurance staff in resolving production and quality issues as necessary.
  • Maintain a log of shift activities and operating parameters.
  • Assist and back up the other Production Technicians as necessary.
  • Clean the production area and assist maintenance support staff in their activities.
  • Assist in process trouble-shooting and production optimization activities.
  • Assist in the development and maintenance of operating procedures.
  • Perform inspections and daily rounds with the focus on health, safety and the environment, as well as equipment monitoring.
  • Support continuous improvement activities using Kaizen
  • Participating in training and implementing best practices on the job
  • Following health and safety standards to prevent injury
  • Participating in the identification and correcting of unsafe conditions and unsafe behaviours
  • Maintain good housekeeping practices within the areas of responsibility, including 5S and Kaizen initiatives while striving to be audit ready at all times.
  • Take on other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:
  • Ontario Secondary School Graduation Diploma (or equivalent)
  • Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following areas: electrical, mechanical, stationary or chemical (either specific courses, process work experience, or education)
  • A minimum of 2 years related experience in a process-based work environment
  • Familiarity with digital control systems to the point of making changes and understanding impact of such changes
  • Manufacturing experience focused on a safety / quality / production balance in a hands-on capacity working with large scale automated processing equipment
  • Understanding of basic chemical purification and clarification techniques, general understanding of electrical interfaces and a mechanical aptitude are all assets
  • Ability to recognize process improvement opportunities
Shifts: 12 hour continental shifts, 7 to 7

Wage: $31.76/hr

Please let us know of any accommodations required in preparation of your interview as per the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Employment Professionals Canada is an equal opportunity employer.

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