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POS Bio-Sciences, located in Saskatoon, is a confidential contract research organization for grams-to-tons process and product development. We are proud to be an Employee-owned company and are looking for new members who not only want to work at POS but also want to be part of our exciting business. Currently we have an opportunity to join our Operations team.
Responsibilities
- Develop a positive attitude towards safety.
- Set up, operate, and clean production equipment including centrifuges, pumps and valves
- Work on a variety of processes such as processing Edible Oil, Oilseed Pressing, Solvent Extraction, Protein Isolation and Spray Drying and with a variety of products (oils, fats, proteins, algae, etc.)
- Participate in continual improvement of processes to increase productivity and the processing capability of the plant.
- Work effectively with others as a team, and ensure positive and productive work relationships are maintained within the department and company.
Requirements include:
- Exceptional mechanical aptitude
- Initiative, good interpersonal and communication skills, strong problem solving and organizational skills.
- Open to continual learning, team-player;
- Ability to perform physical tasks including moderate lifting
- Grade 12 minimum, with above average mathematical skills
- Knowledge of GMP, WHMIS, HACCP would be an asset
- Fireman's course, Diploma or Bachelor degree in Biotechnology or related fields would be an asset
Benefits of working at POS:
- Competitive wages
- Health and Dental benefits 100% covered by POS
- Pension Plan: 1.5 times contributed by POS
- Paid vacation, stat holidays and paid sick leave
- Weekly rotating shifts with occasional weekend and overtime work in a clean, safe environment
- Supplied uniforms; safety boots and safety glasses will be reimbursed after probation
- Free parking with power outlets in winter.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Numeracy
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
- Significant use of memory
Additional Skills
- Record production information
- Perform corrective machine adjustments
Specific Skills
- Set up and adjust processing and packaging machines
- Observe gauges, computer printouts and video monitors to verify specified processing conditions
- Make adjustments to process variables
- Maintain shift log of production and other data
- Check products for defects and to ensure conformance to company standards
Work Setting
- Food processing plants
Type of Equipment
- Multi-functional process control machinery
Type of Operation
- Packaging
- Mixing
- Grinding
- Freezing
- Extracting
- Cooling
- Blending
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