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Want to be a part of a fast paced team? Dont have any experience in manufacturing, but want to learn? Tired of working outside in the weather? At The Saskatoon Colostrum Company we pride ourselves in being the only manufacturer of all natural Bovine Dried Colostrum in Canada, with exports around the world.
As a processing technician the duties that you will perform include, but are not limited to:
-processing frozen colostrum into powder
-packaging colostrum powder
-core sampling frozen colostrum
-loading and unloading trucks
-handling full 4 gal pails
-forklift operation
-maintaining general warehouse organization and cleanliness
- Shift work
Requirements:
- Grade 12 diploma or equivalent
- Valid Saskatchewan drivers license
- Good literacy and communication skills
- Forklift experience and certification an asset
- Manufacturing and/or food production experience an asset
The successful applicant must be able to lift 20kg (45lb) repetitively. Our manufacturing facility is regulated and inspected by the CFIA, so policies and procedures are a big part of the day to day operations in the plant. For the right candidate there is possibility for advancement.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Numeracy
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Finding information
- Continuous learning
- Significant use of memory
Transportation/Travel Information
- Valid driver's licence
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Forklift Operator Certification
Additional Skills
- Food safety/handling skills
Specific Skills
- Transport raw materials, finished products and packaging materials
- Measure and dump ingredients into hoppers of mixing and grinding machines or mobile tank trucks
- Manually pack goods into bags and boxes or other containers
- Feed And Unload Processing Machines
- Clean Work Areas And Equipment
- Check products and packaging for basic quality defects
- Assist process control and machine operators in performing their duties
Work Setting
- Food and beverage plant
- Dairy
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Repetitive tasks
- Manual dexterity
- Hand-eye co-ordination
- Standing for extended periods
Security and Safety
- Criminal record check (abstract)
Weight Handling
- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)