Machine Operator - Production

Sunrise Farms is a group of companies with primary focus in the poultry industry. From our hatcheries to our “ready to eat” state of the art cooking facilities we service customers in the retail, food service and industrial sectors. We are proud of our support of the Canadian farm as well as our investment in the latest equipment and technologies at our facilities across Canada. Our test kitchens have the most current cooking equipment replicating that used in commercial establishments, to facilitate precision testing. This way you know the product you receive will perform to your expectations. We are proud of our long-standing partnerships with family-owned Canadian chicken farmers to produce high quality products.

POSITION SUMMARY

Operates, sets up, changes over, troubleshoots and tends to packaging machines while supporting the Tray Pack team.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

· Inspects machines for deficiencies and reporting them to the Lead Hand or Supervisor. · Sets up, starts, and observes machine operation to detect malfunctions of machine. · Stops machine and reports malfunction to the Lead Hand or Supervisor. · Ensures all engineering controls are in place; reports when safety devices need repair. · Adjusts guides, gauges, and clears away any damaged product packages, · Inspects packages to ensure that product is packaged according to specifications, · Replenishes packaging supplies as needed. · Maintains production information and other data. · Cleans and maintains equipment and work area according to company’s GMPs, sanitation procedures and frequency. · Transports raw materials, finished products and packaging materials throughout the plant. · Measures, dumps, and weighs materials/ ingredients for machines. · Sorting and packing product. · Checks products and packaging for quality defects in each step of the packaging process. · Unloading containers of raw materials, finished products, and packaging materials. · Weighs containers and adjusts quantity. · Assemble, tape, close, seal and label boxes. · Meet company housekeeping standards with “first in, first out” rotation of product. · Work with knives to trim product according to specifications. · Accurate daily updates of inventory lists. · Ensure proper weights and labels, as per customer specifications. · Labels and packages products according to the Company and customer’s requirements. · Move product and supplies using a pallet jack. · Maintain speed and accuracy of the line for any given SKU. · Follows HACCP procedures, completes forms and records as set out by HACCP and Trophy Foods Inc., · Complies with Company’s Health & Safety policies and procedures including wearing all required PPE, Lockout Procedures, WHMIS, etc., · Other duties assigned.

COMPETENCIES

To perform the job successfully, an individual should be able to demonstrate the following competencies:

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS · Customer Service – Responds internal customer requests for service and assistance, · Teamwork – Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of the team above own interests.

ORGANIZATIONAL VALUE · Ethics – Treats people with respect; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values; Works in support of Sunrise Poultry’s vision, mission and core values. · Organizational Support – Follows policies and procedures; Supports organization’s goals and values. · Professionalism – Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position.

SELF-MANAGEMENT · Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Monitors own work to ensure quality objectives are met. · Quantity – Meets and/ or exceeds productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity. · Safety & Security – Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly; aware of surroundings. · Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events; Able to work alternative shifts as business requires. · Attendance/ Punctuation – Is consistently at work and at their workstation on time. · Dependability – Follows instructions, responds to direction, takes responsibilities for own actions, reports errors and concerns, keeps commitments, commits to long hours of work for needs of the business, completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan. · Initiative – Asks for and offers help when needed. Suggest new and better methods in the spirit of continuous improvement.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactory while striving for excellence. The requirements listed below are a representative of the knowledge, skill, and/ or ability required.

· Education and/ or Experience – High school diploma preferred; 2 – 3 years related experience in a food manufacturing environment. Pallet Jack and forklift experience is considered an asset. · Language Skills – Basic English skills are required to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, memos, and verbal communication, etc. Ability to write simple correspondence and ability to effectively present information one-on-one or in small groups. · Mathematical Skills – Ability to understand, accurately record perform simple mathematical calculations – addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. · Reasoning Ability – Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one (1) or two (2) step instructions; Ability to deal with standardized situations with occasional or no variables. · Computer Skills – basic knowledge is an asset. · Physical Demands – Standing/ walking the entire shift. Bending, reaching, and climbing stairs at times. Frequently lifting and/or moving up to 50 lbs, occasionally lifting over 40 lbs to heights at waist level and moving/ pushing/ pulling 50 – 100lbs with assistance or equipment such as a pallet jack. · Work Environment - Regular exposure to moving mechanical parts. Temperature below 4 degrees Celsius. Continuous and constant noise that is below 80dBA (loud). Hearing protection is recommended and will be provided. Some exposure to airborne particles within allowable limits.