Machine Operator

Location: Barrie, ON

Salary:

Type: Full-time

As the Machine Operator you play a vital role in ensuring smooth and efficient operation of equipment. You will be responsible for setting up equipment, operating machinery, troubleshooting and performing minor PMs to the equipment and ensuring quality is met along the way. Ideally, you will have experience with Tobacco or Cannabis Automation, including processing, filling and packaging to final product. The ideal candidate is energetic, collaborative, and forward- thinking

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for equipment set-up and change overs, operating and monitoring equipment during operation, performing in-process checks, adjusting as necessary in compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Perform daily activities associated with maximizing up time for all automated activities, with specific focus on Hauni/Cantos automated equipment. Includes all associated processes including mechanical setup to meet production requirements, material prep for the machine and running the machine daily.
• Support daily cleaning and completion of sanitation logs as required.
• Assist with development and stabilization of new and existing equipment.
• Ensure and uphold quality standards throughout production run.
• Complete hourly checks, fill out daily log book, support batch record completion.
• Perform minor and/or daily PMs to the machine and troubleshoot issues that may occur during operation of equipment.
• Utilize a continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations and safely operate equipment.
• Ensure all work areas are kept clean and tidy.

Requirements:

• Minimum High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 3-5 years working in a production environment with a mechanical background preferably in automation.
• Experience with PLC and opti-vision system would be an asset.
• Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Knowledge of Excel and software (Preferred).
• Previous knowledge of GPP, GAP and/or GMP regulations considered an asset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple priorities simultaneously to meet deadlines.
• Able to work in a fast-paced work environment and have good attention to detail.
• Able to support overtime and weekend work, sometimes on short notice.
• Must have a clear criminal background.
• Physically able to stand for long periods of time and has good hand/eye coordination
• Physically able to perform occasional lifting, bending and twisting.
• Ability to lift 20-30 kg weight on a regular basis.