Machine Operator - Food and Beverage Processing

Role overview

This position is with Nanak Foods in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada. It is a full-time, on-site role in a food processing plant, where the selected candidate will work with production and packaging machinery used for food and beverage processing.

Language requirement

English fluency is required for this role.

Education

A secondary school graduation certificate is required.

Experience

No prior experience is needed; training will be provided.

Work location

This job must be performed at the physical workplace. Remote work is not available.

Work environment

The workplace may be noisy, and the role is based in a food processing plant.

Key duties

• Run equipment used to process food products and package them into bags, boxes, or other containers.
• Make routine corrections and adjustments to machines as needed.
• Maintain records related to production output and activity.
• Clean machinery and the surrounding work area.
• Prepare, set up, and calibrate processing and packaging equipment.

Type of operations

• Grinding
• Mixing
• Blending
• Baking or cooking
• Freezing
• Fermenting
• Packaging

Equipment experience

• Multi-functional process control machinery
• Single-function machines

Work conditions and physical demands

• Repetitive work
• Handling heavy loads
• Strong attention to detail
• Extended periods of standing

Personal qualities

• Adaptability
• Ability to work well in a team

Benefits

This role includes health coverage such as a dental plan and a health care plan. Additional benefits include free parking and employer-paid learning or training.

Employment equity

The employer supports equal access to jobs and encourages applications from newcomers and refugees, including assistance with social and labour market integration such as community resources, language training, and skills development. The employer also provides on-the-job training suited to youth.