GFR Ingredients Inc. based in Barrhead, AB is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Packaging machine operator – food processing. GFR Ingredients Inc. is a trusted manufacturer and supplier of superior plant-based, clean-label ingredients to leading world-wide brands with the ability to act flexibly and promptly to changing customer supply needs. Using local raw materials where possible, we produce nutritionally dense and multi-functional plant-based ingredients for healthier people and an environmentally sustainable planet. The candidates who will get selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.

Job Description:

Employer Name: GFR Ingredients Inc.
Position: Packaging machine operator – food processing
No of Vacancies: 5
Salary: $22.75 hourly 40 hours per week
Employment Type: Permanent employment – Full time
Location: Barrhead, AB
Shifts: Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Shift, Overtime, On Call, Flexible Hours, Early Morning, Morning
Work setting: Willing to relocate, Food processing plant
Type of operation: Mixing, Blending, Packaging

Requirements:

Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates need standard educational qualifications such as College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years or equivalent experience
Experience: Candidates should have experience of 2 to less than 3 years’
Equipment and machinery experience:  Multi-functional process control machinery, Single function machine
Type of industry experience: Food
Own tools/equipment: Steel-toed safety boots

Physical Requirements:

• The candidates should be able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment, be physically demanding, and a repetitive tasker
• The candidates should be able to work with attention to detail
• The candidates should be able to stand for extended periods
• The candidates should be able to handle Hand-eye co-ordination
• The candidates should be able to handle heavy loads
• The candidates should be able to do manual dexterity

Other Requirements:

• The candidate should be flexible, should have excellent oral communication, excellent written communication, and be able to work as a team player

Responsibilities:

• The candidates should be able to operate machinery to process and bag, box or otherwise package food products, perform corrective machine adjustments, record production information
• The candidates should be able to observe gauges, computer printouts and video monitors to verify specified processing conditions, clean machines and immediate work areas, inform supervisor of mechanical malfunctions or product irregularities, make adjustments to process variables
• The candidates should be able to maintain shift log of production and other data, set up and adjust processing and packaging machines
• The candidates should be able to check products for defects and to ensure conformance to company standards
• The candidates should be able to operate machines that blend, flavour, condition, dry, flatten, strip or cut raw tobacco leaves

Benefits:

• The candidates will get dental plan, health care plan, vision care benefits, paramedical services coverage, disability benefits, and free parking
• The candidates will get Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP), group insurance benefits, life insurance benefits
• The candidates will get travel insurance, and learning/training paid by employer

How to apply:

If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply (along with your resume, and Cover letter) through below mentioned details.

By Email:
jobs@gfringredients.com

In person:
4820 49th Street
Barrhead, AB
T7N 1G8
Between 08:00 AM and 04:00 PM

Be prepared for the screening questions. Include answer the following questions while applying:

• Able for shift or on-call work?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?

 

 

 

 

We thank all the applicants for showing their interest and trust in us, however, only the most eligible candidates will be selected and conducted for further procedure directly from employers, in between no charges/fees or original documents will be asked from any applicant. All the best!

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