By joining Nortera, you are deciding to make a positive and sustainable impact on yourself, others and the planet.
We strongly believe vegetable food is THE solution to bring well-being through food to the nearly 9 billion inhabitants of our planet while preserving its resources.
The size of our company gives all employees the opportunity to grow, gain autonomy and be in charge of their projects.
Why choose Nortera
- Competitive salary and annual bonus program
- Group insurance program and Telemedicine
- Employee and family assistance program
- Retirement savings plan with employer contribution
- Reimbursement program for physical activity and Tuition reimbursement program
- Wellness activities
- Referral program
- Ability to volunteer in your community
- Activities where we serve our communities
- Opportunities for advancement within a growing company!
Nortera Tecumseh is currently looking for a highly motivated, energetic team member to join our Packaging Department as a full time Machine Operator. Reporting to the Packaging Supervisor, the successful incumbent will operate multi-function process control machinery or single function machines to process and pack vegetable products.
- Operate multi-function and/or single function process control machinery through control panels, computer terminals or other control systems to mix, blend, and package vegetable food products.
- Manage start up and shut down process and perform troubleshooting to resolve problems.
- Adjust processing variables such as ingredient inputs, fill weight, flow rates, line speeds, and temperature settings as needed.
- Ensure compliance with quality assurance standards.
- Operate packaging line machines safely and properly according to standard operating procedures (SOPs) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
- Maintain shift logs, record production data and other relevant information.
- Participate in safety audits, food safety programs, and emergency response initiatives.
- Prepare equipment for maintenance activities.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- Previous experience in a food processing environment is an asset.
- Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve effectively.
- Must be able to work in a refrigerated environment, wet, cold and soapy work areas.
- Flexible to work 12 hour continental shift rotation and open to on-call shifts including over-time.
- This position is a heavy lifting capability role (lift up to 32kgs, multiple times as needed in a shift).
- Demonstrate punctuality, reliability and willingness to learn.
- Proven ability to work diligently as a team in a fast-paced environment with tight time restrictions to meet deadlines.
- Must be able to meet minimum dexterity requirements of this position: bending, twisting, reaching, lifting, crouching, kneeling, standing, walking, sitting, etc.
- Hourly wage is $22.71 - $24.97/Hour (Depending on prior experience and qualifications).
- Must be capable of speaking, reading, and writing English at a Level 3 requirement.
- Must have a high level of mechanical aptitude.
We’re looking for people like you!
Come grow with Nortera!
Nortera believes in Equal Opportunity for all and is committed to ensuring all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, have an opportunity to apply for those positions that they are interested in and qualify for without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. Nortera is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals so that an individual can perform their job-related duties. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and require special assistance or an accommodation to apply due to a disability, please contact us at 585-434-0399.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.71-$24.97 per hour
Expected hours: 30 – 60 per week
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Morning shift
- Night shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Tecumseh, ON N8N 2C5: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Machine Operator: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
