Job Description

Food Manufacturing and Processing Worker -

Novem Canada. specializes in handling and providing specialized services for the Pharmaceutical, Biopharmaceutical and Agrifood industries.

Job Location

: Kelowna, BC

Reports to

: Production Manager

Opportunities for Advancement: Company growth will open potential promotion based on performance.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

The Food and Processing manufacturer role will work as part of a team to perform a variety of processing and packaging activities for a variety of customers and company owned products. Expectations of the role includes ensuring that we are producing safe, quality products for our customers, ensuring a safe environment for each other and ensuring we complete all required documentation in accordance to the needs of our programs.

DUTIES:

Inspect, handle, prepare all materials to ensure compliance to product specification. This includes both raw materials, packaging materials and finished products.

Ensure proper use of PPE, dress requirements and good manufacturing processes on a 12-hour dayshift

Ensure schedule is maintained, KPI's achieved and daily requirements of performance met, bringing forward opportunities to improve

Effective and accurate documentation completion and review

Providing recommendations to senior leadership on improvements

All other duties as assigned by upper management

Working & Physical Conditions:

Standing and walking frequently

Ability to work in a cold environment

Strong attention to detail

Hearing protection as required

Handling ingredients and common allergens

Data Interpretation

Work independently with minimal supervision

Shift work; Days

Must be able to lift 50lbs

Qualifications:

Experience working in food, petfood, or pharmaceuticals is an asset.

Good understanding of warehouse/processing operations, food processing and manufacturing operations

Willingness to learn

Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines

Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, to interact with team members, employees and leadership

High level of integrity and confidentiality when handling sensitive company information

Ability to complete a satisfactory criminal record check prior to first workday

Benefits

- Employer contribution of

50%

towards a family benefit plan setup and arranged by the employee, paid out on bi-weekly basis after probationary period (3 mos.)

Employees are expected to maintain work attendance. Below 90% a warning will be issued. Below 80% termination with cause. Please talk to your manager about attendance issues and scheduling.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

Casual dress Dental care Extended health care On-site parking Paid time off
Ability to commute/relocate:

Kelowna, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person