Job Description

Jungbunzlauer is a leading producer of high-quality, sustainable ingredients from natural sources, serving industries from food and beverage, to nutrition, health, home and personal care, among others. Leading the way in developing naturally better ingredients that enhance everyday life, we are a trusted partner offering a diverse portfolio of texturants, acidulants, sweeteners, minerals, and tailored solutions to meet our customers' evolving needs. Headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, with state-of-the-art facilities including large-scale fermentation operations across Europe and North America, we proudly serve more than 130 countries worldwide. Founded more than 150 years ago, Jungbunzlauer has grown into a CHF 1.3 billion company, driven by nearly 1,400 dedicated colleagues committed to a healthier, more sustainable future.

We are hiring production technicians for our citric acid plant.

Your Tasks

Directly responsible for ensuring that all health, safety and security procedures are observed and maintained at all times. Direct the citric acid clarification and purification processes, which includes the safe and efficient operation of decanters, pre-coats, pre-coat filtration system, evaporators, ion-exchangers, carbon absorption equipment, crystallizers, drying and milling equipment, etc Monitor the clarification and purification processes ensuring all quality and production parameters are maintained and make adjustments as appropriate and necessary Communicate production issues/anomalies to Team Leader, Production Manager as necessary Liaise with quality assurance staff in resolving production and quality issues as necessary Maintain a log of shift activities and operating parameters. Assist and back up the other Production Technicians as necessary. Clean the production area and assist maintenance support staff in their activities. Assist in process trouble-shooting and production optimization activities. Assist in the development and maintenance of operating procedures. Perform inspections and daily rounds with the focus on health, safety and the environment, as well as equipment monitoring. Support continuous improvement activities using Kaizen. Participating in training and implementing best practices on the job. oFollowing health and safety standards to prevent injury. Participating in the identification and correcting of unsafe conditions and unsafe behaviours. Maintain good housekeeping practices within the areas of responsibility, including 5S and Kaizen initiatives while striving to be audit ready at all times. Take on other duties as assigned.

Your Profile

Ontario Secondary School Graduation Diploma (or equivalent). Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following areas: electrical, mechanical, stationary or chemical (either specific courses, process work experience, or education) A minimum of 2 years related experience in a process-based work environment. Familiarity with digital control systems to the point of making changes and understanding impact of such changes. Manufacturing experience focused on a safety / quality / production balance in a hands-on capacity working with large scale automated processing equipment. Understanding of basic chemical purification and clarification techniques, general understanding of electrical interfaces and a mechanical aptitude are all assets. Ability to recognize process improvement opportunities. Confident, collaborative personality.
Helpful and reliable work ethic to support a team-based environment.

A job well done for Jungbunzlauer means you are well prepared, you execute your duties responsibility and efficiently, and that you follow up to ensure all aspects of the task are complete.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $32.72-$38.08 per hour

Benefits:

Company events 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:

Port Colborne, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person