Line Leader Machine Operator

Job Details
Description
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 is responsible for safe operating of machinery used in the production process. This role will ensure that the machinery is properly calibrated, runs smoothly, and at capacity to meet the demands of production department and customer need.
Responsibilities

• Perform Line Leader’s duties where necessary and/or assist Line Leaders in running the lines with minimal interruptions
• Responsible for set up and operation of packaging machinery; retooling changes in packaging and products
• Comply with SOPs, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Food Safety, Health and Safety, and company policies and procedures; ensure standards consistently meet expectations
• Calibrate the HMI; adjust the programing to meet the needs of different packaging and products
• 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
• Monitor and control the machine performance and settings; trouble shoot error codes; report to engineer issues and concerns
• Assist in providing training to trainee machine operators on all lines
• Other core expectations as defined by the company

Requirements

• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment, demonstrate keen attention to detail and task-related accuracy; have a sense of urgency
• Minimum one (1) year of experience as a machine operator; produce industry, preferred
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and in a team
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices, Health and Safety, Food Safety, and HACCP
• Computer skills and mechanical aptitude required
• Steel toed shoes are required
• Ability to communicate effectively; written and verbal
• Secondary school diploma or equivalent required; post-secondary education, preferred
• Proven knowledge of high-speed machinery, Human Machine Interface (HMI) and experience in calibrating production machinery

Working Conditions

• This job operates in a refrigerated warehouse, where temperatures range from 45-55°F. The noise level in the work environment can be loud due to packaging machinery, and forklift truck operation.
• Hours of work may vary depending on business needs; Flexibility required
• 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 Hothouse Foods today!
Pure Flavor is committed to providing an accessible and barrier-free environment. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please contact the Human Resources department if an accommodation is required.
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