About the Role

As a Machine Operator you will report to our Manufacturing Supervisor, and work within our Production and Maintenance Team to operate equipment, perform the automation and preventative maintenance programs at our facilities, and work to ensure operation downtime is kept to a minimum along with routine production activities.

What you will be doing:

• Ensure all required efficiencies are achieved and maintained.
• Assist and give guidance to a team of helpers to ensure production runs are being  completed on time, in full, while ensuring quality standards are being met.
• Work with our Food Safety and Sanitation teams to ensure all automated equipment is meeting regulatory standards.
• Operate machines to grind, extract, mix, blend, dry, freeze, cook or otherwise process food or beverage products
• Perform  pre and post inspection of packaging equipment using the appropriate job plans, procedures, and manuals, in addition to machine calibration.
• Accurately set up equipment and ensure proper and safe operation.
• Complete required documentation and run production reports. 
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment failures to ensure Production downtime is kept to a minimum.
• Continuously monitor and adjust the process based on upstream and downstream production needs.
• Maintain and store department inventory, including consumables and keep accurate documentation.
• Responsible for practicing and adhering to Food Safety, GMP’s (Good Manufacturing Practices) and Health and Safety.
• Responsible for practicing and adhering to Hello Fresh policies and best practices, including ensuring best possible product quality for our customers.
• Work in compliance with OH&S acts and regulations.
• Use personal protective and safety equipment and clothing as directed by the employer and report workplace hazards and dangers to the supervisor or employer.
• Other duties as assigned.

At a minimum, you have: 

• Post-secondary Education in Mechanical or Electro-Mechanical Engineering Diploma or equivalent, or relevant experience
• Minimum of 6 months to 1 year experience operating machinery in a food processing, manufacturing or service industry
• Has experience with standing for prolonged periods of time including regular bending, twisting and walking
• Willing and able to work in a refrigerated environment (0°C to 4°C)
• Willing and able to push, pull, and lift up to 50lbs
• Maintain a high level of attention to detail and accuracy looking consistently for potential food safety or quality deviations
• Ability to communicate in English, both verbal and written
• Minimum requirement of basic computer skills

What you’ll get in return:

• Competitive salary and health benefits
• 75% discount on HelloFresh or Chefs Plate weekly box subscription
• High impact work to help feed thousands of families in Canada
• Opportunity to learn and grow
• Work with a hard-working and supportive team

Working Conditions:

It’s no surprise that as a food company, we use many ingredients that may be considered common allergens (i.e. peanuts, tree nuts, milk, etc.). Whether this role is based out of our headquarters or one of our distribution centers, it is possible that you may be exposed to such allergens in this role. If you have any concerns with being exposed to any particular food ingredients, including meat, please disclose this during the hiring process.

If this sounds like you, please click the "Apply Now" button. If this role doesn't quite match what you're looking for, but you'd like to know more about joining the HelloFresh team, please visit our Jobs page to view our other vacancies. We'd love to hear from you!

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