Production Equipment Operator

This position will include Shift Work.

Oxford Food Group, a member of the Bragg Group of Companies, is a family owned international business that has over 1,200 employees, eight manufacturing facilities and two large farming operations within Atlantic Canada and the United States. Oxford Food Group is the world's largest provider of Wild Blueberries, North America's largest producer of premium, frozen carrots and one of Canada's premier manufacturers of onion rings and battered appetizers.

Benefits of being an Oxford Frozen Foods Employee:

• Comprehensive benefit package including a matching contribution pension plan
• Employee Housing Loan program provides a forgivable loan up to $40,000, interest free
• Vacation PLUS we offer a vacation purchase plan allowing for additional time off
• Employee Discount Program offering great discounts at various businesses and industries
• Employee pricing on products we produce

Production Equipment Operators are responsible for ensuring specific production equipment is working effective and smoothly for production processes. Starting wage of $18.15.

Desired Qualities and Abilities:

• Experience working with automated equipment would be considered and asset
• Troubleshooting abilities
• Task oriented
• Ability to prioritize
• Ability to work independently and as a part of a team
• Good Time management
• Security minded
• Must be able to work rotating shifts
• Must be able to work with products including but not limited to onions and wheat

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Regularly clean and sanitize machines according to company protocols to ensure hygienic operation.
• Calibrate and adjust machine settings to ensure efficient and accurate sorting of materials.
• Respond promptly to checks to ensure seamless production flow and minimize downtime.
• Operate equipment effectively and ensure smooth operation.
• Monitor Critical Control Points (CCPs) and Control Points (CPs), performing various checks to ensure production equipment operates within normal parameters.
• Troubleshoot and resolve equipment malfunctions to minimize downtime.
• Directly report any issues or abnormalities to the shift supervisor.
• Provide feedback on opportunities for continuous improvement in processes and equipment.
• Collaborate with other operators and supervisors to enhance food safety, safety, and overall efficiency.

Oxford Frozen Foods requires all employees to have an active role in organizational sustainability initiatives including,

• Correctly divert waste to support Zero Waste initiatives
• React to green wastes (wasted energy and water, air leaks, product leaks etc.) by submitting work orders for immediate repair

If interested in learning more about Oxford Frozen Foods, visit our website www.oxfordfrozenfoods.com

For all interested applicants in the Process Operator position, please forward your resume with a cover letter demonstrating how your skills and experience meet the above qualifications. Applications can be made by visiting www.oxfordfrozenfoods.com/opportunity and applying through our career center.