Job Order Detail

Description

Virtex Farm Foods is a Canola Processing Facility located about 10 km North of Saskatoon just off Highway 11.  We currently have openings for a Plant Operator/Power Engineer.  Operating from the plant floor, the Plant Operator/Power Engineer is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of both the process plant and the boiler systems.  

Key Responsibilities

-Operates boiler and boiler auxiliaries according to TSASK Regulation;
-Operation of the process from both the HMI and field;
-Operates equipment such as presses, valves, pumps, compressors, conveyors, centrifuges etc;
-Performs plant process checks at required intervals;
-Collects and performs lab testing of in-process samples;
-Unloads and loads product when required (Seed, Meal, Oil, etc.);
-Maintains a clean and tidy work area, as well as maintaining a high level of cleanliness in the processing plant as per company and legislated food safety policies;
-Performs minor maintenance and repair tasks on equipment;
-Follows plant safety policies including the participation in lock out procedures, hot work permits, confined space entry and others as required;
-Participates in company training programs;

Required Skills, Training & Experience

-4th Class TSASK Power Engineering Certificate and Operating License
-Rotating Shift of Days and Nights including weekends when required;
-Comfortable working with computers and Microsoft programs (Word, Excel);
-Experience with grain processing, or other food processing is an asset;
-Ability to read, understand, and interpret basic Operating Procedures related to food processing (GMP and HACCP regulations);
-Previous training with forklifts and other mobile equipment is an asset;
-Strong mechanical aptitude;

Please email your resume and cover letter to bcrone@virtexfoods.com.  Due to the current corona-virus pandemic we are not allowing visitors access to site.  Therefore only email applications will be accepted.