Machine Operator

HelloFresh

Calgary, Canada

On-site

Who this role is best for

Candidates with technical food processing experience and attention to detail will find this mid-level role in a food manufacturing environment in Calgary.

Best fit for

Individuals with food processing or manufacturing experience and a focus on safety and efficiency
— “operate equipment, perform the automation and preventative maintenance programs at our facilities”
Those with a background in mechanical or electro-mechanical fields and a willingness to work in a refrigerated environment
— “Post-secondary Education in Mechanical or Electro-Mechanical Engineering Diploma or equivalent, or relevant experience”
People who are comfortable with manual labor and can manage physical demands in a team-oriented setting
— “Able to stand for prolonged periods of time including regular bending, twisting and walking”

Things to consider

Exposure to common allergens is a potential concern for sensitive individuals
— “we use many ingredients that may be considered common allergens”
Shift flexibility is required, with no fixed schedule
— “flexibility required as days and shifts can change”
This role is not remote-friendly and requires in-person presence in Calgary
— “Location: 4951 - 110 Avenue SE, Calgary, Alberta”

How to stand out

Highlight experience with food safety protocols and equipment calibration on your resume
— “Work with our Food Safety and Sanitation teams to ensure all automated equipment is meeting regulatory standards”
Emphasize your ability to manage physical labor and work in cold environments
— “Willing and able to work in a refrigerated environment (0°C to 4°C)”
Demonstrate your track record of maintaining attention to detail and quality standards
— “maintain a high level of attention to detail and accuracy looking consistently for potential food safety or quality deviations”
Showcase your communication skills and ability to lead or guide others
— “Assist and give guidance to a team of helpers to ensure production runs are being completed on time, in full, while ensuring quality standards are being met”
Include examples of troubleshooting and minimizing downtime in previous roles
— “Troubleshoot and repair equipment failures to ensure Production downtime is kept to a minimum”

Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · TeamLevel · Junior

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What success looks like

efficient production
quality standards
regulatory compliance
team guidance

Typical background

mechanical or electro-mechanical engineeringoperating machinery in food processing

Skills & requirements

Required

Machine OperationAutomationPreventative MaintenanceFood SafetySanitationPackaging EquipmentMachine CalibrationProduction ReportingTroubleshootingRepair Equipment FailuresMonitoring ProductionInventory ManagementFood Safety PoliciesHealth And Safety PoliciesAdhering To Regulations

Preferred

Team LeadershipQuality Control

Stack & domain

Machine OperationAutomationPreventative MaintenanceFood SafetyGMPHealth And SafetyPackaging EquipmentProduction ReportsTroubleshootingRepairInventory ManagementTeamworkAttention To DetailCommunicationAdaptabilityProblem-solvingFood ProcessingManufacturing

About the role

Original posting from HelloFresh

Location: 4951 - 110 Avenue SE, Calgary, Alberta
Shift: Tuesday - Saturday 7:30am - 4:00pm (flexibility required as days and shifts can change)
About the Role
As a Machine Operator you will work within our Production and Maintenance Team to operate equipment, perform the automation and preventative maintenance programs at our facilities, and work to ensure operation downtime is kept to a minimum along with routine production activities.
What you will be doing:
Ensure all required efficiencies are achieved and maintained.
Assist and give guidance to a team of helpers to ensure production runs are being completed on time, in full, while ensuring quality standards are being met.
Work with our Food Safety and Sanitation teams to ensure all automated equipment is meeting regulatory standards.
Operate machines to grind, extract, mix, blend, cook, pack or otherwise process food or beverage products
Perform pre and post inspection of packaging equipment using the appropriate job plans, procedures, and manuals, in addition to machine calibration.
Accurately set up equipment and ensure proper and safe operation.
Complete required documentation and run production reports.
Troubleshoot and repair equipment failures to ensure Production downtime is kept to a minimum.
Continuously monitor and adjust the process based on upstream and downstream production needs.
Maintain and store department inventory, including consumables and keep accurate documentation.
Responsible for practicing and adhering to Food Safety, GMP’s (Good Manufacturing Practices) and Health and Safety policies.
Responsible for practicing and adhering to Hello Fresh policies and best practices, including ensuring best possible product quality for our customers.
Work in compliance with OH&S acts and regulations.
Use personal protective and safety equipment and clothing as directed by the employer and report workplace hazards and dangers to the supervisor or employer.
Other duties as assigned.
At a minimum, you have:
Post-secondary Education in Mechanical or Electro-Mechanical Engineering Diploma or equivalent, or relevant experience
Minimum of 6 months to 1 year experience operating machinery in a food processing, manufacturing or service industry
Able to stand for prolonged periods of time including regular bending, twisting and walking
Willing and able to work in a refrigerated environment (0°C to 4°C)
Willing and able to push, pull, and lift up to 50lbs
Maintain a high level of attention to detail and accuracy looking consistently for potential food safety or quality deviations
Ability to communicate in English, both verbal and written
Minimum requirement of basic computer skills
What you’ll get in return:
Competitive salary and health benefits
Shift premiums are available for afternoon and overnight shifts
75% discount on HelloFresh or Chefs Plate weekly box subscription
High impact work to help feed thousands of families in Canada
Opportunity to learn and grow
Work with a hard-working and supportive team
Working Conditions:
It’s no surprise that as a food company, we use many ingredients that may be considered common allergens (i.e. peanuts, tree nuts, milk, etc.). Whether this role is based out of our headquarters or one of our distribution centers, it is possible that you may be exposed to such allergens in this role. If you have any concerns with being exposed to any particular food ingredients, including meat, please disclose this during the hiring process.
If this sounds like you, please click the "Apply Now" button. If this role doesn't quite match what you're looking for, but you'd like to know more about joining the HelloFresh team, please visit our Jobs page to view our other vacancies. We'd love to hear from you!
HelloFresh Canada uses AI-integrated technology to help us process and evaluate applications more efficiently. This includes tools that screen and assess candidate qualifications based on the requirements for this role. While these tools assist our workflow, all final selection decisions are made by our hiring team.
This is a posting for an existing vacancy. We are actively seeking to fill this position.
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Calgary, AB Pay Range$20.25—$20.25 CAD

Source: HelloFresh careers