Machine Operator - Level 1 (Afternoon Shift)

The Machine Operator operates a variety of machinery used in the nutraceutical industry. Responsibilities may include setup, tear-down, operating, cleaning and troubleshooting machines. The job holder is required to take instruction, work independently or as part of a team to ensure both the quality and quantity of manufactured products.

Permanent Full-Time (37.5 hours)

Monday to Friday 2:15 pm – 10:15 pm

This position requires you to work at both our Pitt Meadows and Coquitlam facilities. Please note that the Pitt Meadows facility has limited access to public transportation, so having a personal vehicle is preferred.

This position also requires you to be clean-shaven (no facial hair) to ensure a proper respirator fit and to comply with safety protocols, including WorkSafeBC regulations.

In this role, you will:

• Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment
• Monitor the machine during operation and perform in-process checks, making adjustments as necessary
• Perform troubleshooting tasks during production
• Operate machinery (such as a blenders, tableting/encapsulation/coating machines and mobile equipment)
• Dissemble, clean, sanitize, assemble machine and auxiliary equipment. Clean rooms
• Perform general maintenance of machinery, including care of machine parts and tooling

You have:

• at least 5 years of work experience. Experience in production setting preferred.
• mechanical experience, safely operating and setting up machines while using a diverse selection of hand tools
• the ability to demonstrate safely working in a physically demanding environment where lifting up to 50 lbs. is a common occurrence
• intermediate-level computer proficiency and are comfortable working with Microsoft Word, Excel, and SharePoint.
• Basic math proficiency: capable of calculating percentages, fractions, all basic operations, decimals, and rounding.
• The ability to work well on your own or co-operatively with others, based on the needs of the business.

You get:

• Great benefits (healthcare, health & personal spending accounts, wellness days, Employee & Family Assistance Program)
• Company provided RRSP
• Afternoon Shift Differential Pay
• Loyalty share program (based on service length)  
• $200.00 safety boot voucher & company provided PPE
• $300.00 per year to spend on company products
• Employee discount pricing
• Free onsite parking
• Partial bus pass reimbursement

Why us?

• We’re much bigger than you think, 30+ natural health brands loved across North America
• Proudly Canadian owned & operated and a Certified B Corp company