Job Description

Who we are:

As a family-owned company since 1968 -- NOW produces high-quality natural and organic products in supplements, essential oils, foods, personal care beauty and more. We are a respected leader in the natural products industry, with a mission to provide products and services that empower people to lead healthier lives.

A part of the NOW Health Group, founded in 1989 and built on a reputation of trust and dependability, Puresource distributes natural products to over 3,000 independent and national retailers across Canada from three warehouses in Alberta, BC and Ontario. With over 3,400 natural & organic wellness products to choose from, we deliver full-service solutions to support brands to grow their business in Canada. Puresource is proud to be your dedicated Canadian partner in the natural products channel.

Our mission is to provide Canadians with natural products to optimize their health. To do this, we support our brands and retail customers with market leadership and exceptional customer service. The measure of our success is built on the growth of our partners and dedicated teams that create great customer experiences every day.

Job Title:

Processing Operator

Location:

Guelph, ON

Scope for the position:

Weigh and blends materials; operates processing machines; makes machine adjustments as necessary to ensure optimum speed and quality of capsule filling operations

Duties and Responsibilities:

Reads job tickets to determine machine adjustments and material requirement; sets stops or guides to specified length as indicated by scale, rule, or template Weigh and blend materials for encapsulating Run machine and monitor for defects or machine malfunction Inspects finish goods for any defects Performs in-process checks regularly Performs basic trouble shooting and make adjustments as needed Comply with safety, GMP and SQF requirements Perform other duties as assigned

Required qualifications, education, experience, training, skills, background, certifications:

Highschool Diploma 1-2 years of experience, working in the food industry is considered an asset Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals Effectively communicate in both written and verbal Ability to work through and problem solve issues involving several concrete variables in standardized situations The employee must regularly lift and move up to 50lbs safely

How to apply:

Qualified candidates can submit their resumes through Indeed or by email to jobs@puresource.ca. Please note, emails need to have the Job Title (Processing Operator) in the subject line.

Our Human Resources Team will be in touch if your qualifications match our needs. Please be advised that due to the high volume of applications, only candidates that have been selected for next steps will be contacted.

For more information about our company, visit https://www.puresource.ca/ or https://nowfoods.ca/

For a full list of opportunities, visit https://www.puresource.ca/careers/

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Dental care Disability insurance Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking Paid time off RRSP match Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:

Guelph, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

What is your hourly pay rate expectation?
Work Location: In person