Job Description

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Position Title: Pilot Line Operator

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time \xe2\x80\x8b

Position Location: Florenceville PPTC

Requisition ID: 24537

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As a globally connected R&D team, we are continuously discovering and developing delicious, planet friendly foods to delight our customers and consumers. As part of this team, you will be connected to our global network of technical experts translating insights and new technologies into winning propositions. You will possess a growth mindset anchored in Demand Spaces with a passion for product stewardship.

The R & D Pilot Line Operator is responsible for the Health and Safety and Food Safety elements of setting up trial parameters as required by the trial lead. This person will understand the capabilities and limitations of the processing lab as well as the pilot line. This will include moving equipment into the correct line set up, ensuring it is ready for use (i.e. sanitized and safe) and helping the trial lead run the actual trial. These trials may be on new and/or improved products for regional / global projects or may involve the testing of new technologies. The position supports global and regional projects with an emphasis on new product innovations, process improvements, cost improvements, or other work as assigned.

The R & D Pilot Line Operator is also responsible for ensuring that the Pilot Facilities systems are maintained. Things like gathering water samples, HACCP documentation, and ensuring all safety policies and procedures are current and implemented. Ensuring all files are uploaded to SharePoint and data collection and entry are accurate.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5 years\' experience in potato processing
• Self motivated
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Embraces the opportunity to lead others
• Leadership training is an asset
• Ability to work with and communicate with internal and external project owners.
• Understand the importance of IP and how to protect it
• Ability to respond to unexpected circumstances calmly and responsibly
• Ability to accept and embrace change in the day to day operations
• 1 year experience in QC or QA of potato products is an asset
• Affinity to research and innovation
• Excellent data collection and reporting skills
• Solid computer knowledge, in particular Microsoft Office
• Must be willing to work varied shifts
• Must be willing to support PST\'s
• Must be willing to travel if required
• Willingness to show clear ownership of pilot and lab facilities.
• Understand facilities services such as: steam, air water and how these are managed
• Clear understanding of the waste streams and the importance of their management

DUTIES:

• Safety leader committed to promoting and improving the PPTC safety culture and supporting the Key Elements of Safety Program
• Quality Control for pilot line samples, following specifications as per protocol.
• Responsible for the preparation of potato products in a lab scale simulation of the industrial production process according to strict protocols.
• Assistance with experiments on pilot and laboratory scale production.
• Ability to work closely with the internal PPTC research teams as well as visiting business units and other McCain customers.
• Good communication skills as this position will involve working with external parties.
• Maintain a neat work area, basic housekeeping.
• Ensure that all lab equipment is in good working condition and reporting any issues to supervision
• Able to support packaging duties
• Able to support line studies (dryer loss, batter pick-up etc.)
• Ability to work at flume additive station
• Batter mixing capabilities
• Support Sr. Technicians with extra duties
• Willingness to support pilot line and lab hygiene duties
• Support lab food safety requirements i.e. swabbing, sanitizing
• Must be able to understand and abide by H.A.C.C.P. regulations concerning sanitation and critical control points
• Required to attend team meetings including safety talks.
• Maintain the PPTC high standard of Hygiene and Sanitation
• Miscellaneous related duties may be assigned

Core Behavioral Competencies:

Drives Engagement: Creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives

Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives

Customer Focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions

Courage: Stepping up to address difficult issues, saying what needs to be said

Being Resilient: Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations

Drives Results: Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances

Ensures Accountability: Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments

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McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We see value in ensuring we have a diverse, antiracist, inclusive, merit-based, and equitable workplace. As a global family-owned company we are proud to reflect the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that diversity drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger.

McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

The health and safety of McCain employees and their families has been our number one priority since the start of COVID-19 pandemic. With vaccination restrictions easing across the globe we do not currently require employees to be vaccinated, but we reserve the right to change this mandate in line with health guidance and regulations in each country.

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Job Family: Manufacturing
Division: Global Research and Development
Department: \xe2\x80\x8bPotato Processing Technology Centre \xe2\x80\x8b
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Company: McCain Foods (Canada)

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