Job Description

Our client, a leader in the confectionary industry is looking for Oil-Sander Operators to join their winning team in Hamilton!

These are direct hire opportunities.

Starting pay rate is $17.22/hr

After 6 months $19.67

Top rate is $21.97

Ability to work 12 hour rotating continental shifts - day and night

Nature and Scope

This position is responsible for the operation of the oiler-sander machine which coats candy in oil and sugar as part of the candy finishing process. This position will be back up for mogul service and mogul operator for Makats and NIDaEUR(TM)s

Major/Essential Responsibilities

Regularly installs sub-components required for operation (such as conveyer belts) as part of machine set up

Inspects candy and makes adjustments to oil, sugar content, steam and related mechanical components (oil nozzles, etc.)

Removes undesirable components from candy such as lumpy sugar, burnt starch, deformed candy etc.

Transfers empty trays over to conveyer belt and scale. Weigh the tray with the depositing candy. Once tray has reached the required weight, carry full trays to stack on pallets.

Cleans all machine sub-components such as filters, iso-flo, etc.

Starts/stops and controls components of machine such as the steamer, drum, vibrator, feeder belt etc.

Maintains regular communication with mogul operator

Assists with major line cleaning

Monitors touch-pad control box

Regularly inspect and check quality of metal detection belts

Responsible to continuously clean the area surrounding the work station

Knowledge and understanding of SOPaEUR(TM)s and work instructions

Understand, participate and support all safety programs, policies and initiatives within the manufacturing location

Responsible for ensuring all products produced meets all GMP and food safety requirements

All other duties as assigned by supervisor

Knowledge and Skills

GMP/Food Safety and HACCP training

Lockout training

WHMIS

Computer literacy and numerical literacy is essential and required, specifically the use of SAP and Quality Suite

Knowledge of and ability to follow specific and key protocols, policies, etc.

Some mechanical knowledge, familiarly with machine parts, components fixing jam-ups, cleaning, etc.)

Knowledge in troubleshooting, basic maintenance (such as fixing jam-ups, cleaning, etc.)

Problem solving/trouble shooting skills are required

Skyjack Certification

Ability to follow directions, pre-set sequences, and steps

Specified knowledge regarding the adjustment of oil and sugar.

Train as mogul service and/or mogul operator back up for both technologies (MakataEUR(TM)s and NIDaEUR(TM)s)

Education

High School Diploma (desired but not required)

Experience / Skills

Experience with using production line type machinery or food processing machinery would be an asset.

Good command of written and oral communication in English

Effective teamwork and good interpersonal skills

Relationships

Internal:

Primary contacts required to fulfill the major responsibilities would include Mobile Oiler/Sanders, Mogul Operators, Warehouse Handlers, the Lead Mogul Operator, and Shift Supervisor.

External:

There are no direct, external relationships.

Effort

Physical Effort:

Work normally requires a high level of physical effort in:

Bending

Lifting from the floor to waist, floor to chest, and waist to shoulder

Standing for long periods of time

Manual dexterity

Walking

Crouching/Squatting

Reaching forward below the waist and above the shoulder

Mental Effort:

Work normally requires a low level of mental effort in:

Reading

Repetitive tasks

Work normally requires a high level of mental effort in:

Attention to detail

Working Conditions

This position occurs in a food manufacturing plant environment a~ Exposure to noise, raw materials, some dust (sugar) and variable temperatures is common a~ The use of personal protective equipment is required, particularly protective footwear and hearing protection

The use of company mandated uniform is required (long sleeve shirts/pants, hairnets, gloves, etc.)