Machine Operator U.S. (Various Shifts)

Pure Hothouse Foods, marketed under the Pure Flavor® brand, is a family of greenhouse vegetable growers who share a commitment to bringing A Life of Pure Flavor™ to communities everywhere. Our passion for sustainable greenhouse growing, strong support for our retail & foodservice customers, and focus on engaging consumers is built on a foundation drawn from generations of growing expertise. We are the next generation of vegetable growers, inspired to put quality, flavor, and customers first by providing greenhouse-grown vegetables from our farms that are strategically located throughout North America.

With a dedicated, energetic and highly skilled workforce, we believe our employees make the difference. We offer our employees the opportunity to advance their careers in our progressive, vibrant organization.

Job Summary:

The “Machine Operator – Team Lead” is responsible for overseeing entire production machine operations. The key responsibility of this role is to be in-charge of the Box Making area, lead the team of Box machine operators and maintain efficiencies while complying with OHS and FS standards.

Responsibilities:

• Work directly with the Production Supervisor to ensure an efficient production workflow and production requirements and reworked product consistently match product specifications and customer expectations.
• Responsible for set up and operation of packaging machinery, retooling changes in packaging and products.
• Perform daily pre-operational and post-operational checks and complete corresponding documentation.
• Set up the line; ensure the line is adequately supplied with the correct product and labels as indicated by the production board; regularly review to ensure any changes are captured and communicated to workers on the line.
• Calibrate the HMI; adjust the programing to meet the needs of different packaging and products.
• Monitor and control the machine performance and settings; trouble shoot error codes; report to engineer issues and concerns. 
• Direct workers tasks: instruct in the correct grading, sorting and packing requirements to ensure company standards are consistently met with the focus of maximizing quality and productivity; support and provide guidance when necessary.
• Communicate and address variances, quality issues and concerns with Production Supervisor; help identify the causes and implement sustainable corrective action. 
• Monitor the working environment to ensure compliance of company and statutory hygiene, good manufacturing practices, food safety, health and safety policies and procedures. 
• Assist in providing training to trainee machine operators on all lines. 
• Perform daily routine cleaning on the machines in use, complete proper paperwork.
• Perform weekly documented PM (preventive maintenance on the machines.) Use SOPs to perform the PM’s.
• Escalate any issues or defect with the machine through our workorder system. (Limble.)
• Other core expectations as defined by the company. 

Qualifications:

• Secondary school diploma or equivalent required; post-secondary education, preferred.
• Minimum one (1) year of experience as a machine operator; produce industry, preferred.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices, Health and Safety, Food Safety, and HACCP.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate a people.
• Strong English skills required; understand, read, write and speak; additional languages are an asset.
• Good problem solving, dispute resolution, time management, and organizational skills required.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and in a team.
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment, demonstrate keen attention to detail and task-related accuracy; have a sense of urgency.
• Ability to communicate effectively; written and verbal. 

Work Enviroment:

• Hours of work may vary depending on business needs; Flexibility required.
• This job operates in a refrigerated warehouse, where temperatures range from Forty-Five to Fifty - Five degrees Fahrenheit. The noise level in the work environment can be loud due to packaging machinery, and forklift truck operation.
• Role frequently requires the ability to stand, walk, bend, twist, use hands to handle or feel product or packaging, and reach with hands and arms.
• The position requires the ability to regularly lift up to 30-pounds, occasionally up to 50-pounds.

If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career opportunity, submit your resume to Pure Flavor today!

Pure Flavor is committed to providing an accessible and barrier-free environment for all individuals, including candidates and employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable accessibility and accommodation legislation, including the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) in Canada and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in the United States. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in all aspects of the selection process. If you require accommodation, please contact our Human Resources department.

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