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Multiple openings for Regina and Rowatt location
Avena Foods is actively seeking an Operator. Reporting directly to the Plant Manager and supervised by the Head Miller, this position is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of a niche market oat processing plant.
To be successful in this role, the incumbent will thrive at:
-Working with the Head Miller and all other production team members to provide safe, effective and efficient operation of the oat processing plant.
-Value creation by continuously meeting stringent quality guidelines required for pure oat consumer ready products.
-Ensuring operating plans and procedures are effectively implemented.
-Providing support in nurturing a corporate culture that encourages teamwork, safety performance, personal responsibility, creativity and success.
Key Responsibilities:
-Demonstrates core competency in grain processing/milling, to optimize processing equipment operations and meet production goals.
-Works with the Shift Miller, Head Miller and Production Manager to develop operating goals and objectives.
-Plans, organizes, and physically performs the day-to-day processing/milling, sanitation and reporting activities
-Ensures safe, effective and efficient operation of the processing/milling equipment through following SOPs, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), HACCP program and other select operating initiatives
-Works with the Shift Miller and Head Miller to ensure customer satisfaction by meeting defined specifications and quality standards through the processing/milling or packaging of pure oat consumer ready products
-Ensures positive working relationships while addressing food safety, plant operation, staff conduct and environmental stewardship
-Submits recommendations for facility enhancements, production reports and other administrative documents as required
Location: Rowatt / Regina
Essential Skills
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
Additional Skills
- Record production information
- Perform corrective machine adjustments
Specific Skills
- Observe gauges, computer printouts and video monitors to verify specified processing conditions
- Maintain shift log of production and other data
- Check products for defects and to ensure conformance to company standards
Work Setting
- Food processing plants
- Flour mills
Type of Equipment
- Multi-functional process control machinery