Epicure is looking for hard-working and energetic people that love a team environment. You will work within the Operations department as a machine operator supporting the production team at our beautiful Home Office in North Saanich, BC. As the Production worker you will work in an environment that focuses on product innovation, entrepreneurship, service, and having fun! Our culture is unique, and so are our people -we promote a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone is respected, supported and valued.
The schedule is: Monday-Thursday 6:00-4:30pm or Monday - Friday 8:00-4:30pm
Hourly Rate: Starting at $22.20

Major Responsibilities:

• Operating machinery to process and package food products in an efficient and safe manner.
• Monitoring and troubleshooting machinery to ensure peak performance
• Check products for defects and ensure conformance to established company standards
• Handling raw materials and finished goods

• Follow written work instructions, SOPs, and recipes;
• Complete batch and inventory tracking/accounting;
• Verify and report on ingredient quality against established standards
• Accurately weigh and measure ingredients to meet recipe specifications;
• Follow lockout procedures when equipment is not in use or being cleaned;

• Bulk package completed spice blends prior to storage maintain cleanliness of work area;
• Clean equipment and complete all associated logs & forms;
• Complete all internal and regulatory paperwork accurately;
• Understand and comply with quality systems and requirements;
• Assist in production work cells or the warehouse as required;

• Any other duties as assigned by Epicure

What We Have:

• A clear and transparent payment progression framework (performance-based 2x a year)
  

• Extended Health Care Plan-no waiting period!
• Tuition reimbursement program for your children's post-secondary education
• Professional and personal development subsidies totalling $700/year
• Annual safety boot reimbursement

• A supportive and collaborative culture – our people say the best thing about working here is the people they get to work with!
• Hiring Bonuses at 1 week, 1 month and 6 months (totalling $550)
• Gas Subsidy of .50cents per hour worked

Team Member Profile:

• Mechanically inclined with good hand skills

• Knowledge of food manufacturing equipment and asset (i.e. jarring/bagging equipment, packing machines, labeling machines etc.)
• Open and flexible to learn new skills, problem solve and multi-task.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs of equipment and product
• Ability to stand, sit or stoop for long periods of time and perform repetitive tasks
• Ability to grip, grasp & pinch objects repetitively

• Ability to follow directions accurately
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Attention to detail, with organizational, multitasking and problem-solving skills
• Enjoy working as a team and motivated by a job well done
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, demonstrate judgment, and discretion

• You make yourself understood verbally and in writing
• You are happy to follow directions accurately
• You are a Team player with a positive attitude