Line Set-Up/Maintenance Operator

Bioriginal is a global leader in manufacturing natural nutritional foods, ingredients and supplements for food and beverage companies. For more than 25 years, Bioriginal has carved out a niche by scientifically combining ingredients from all over the world, directly from the source, to create innovative and efficacious solutions.

We are currently searching to add Line Set-up/Maintenance Operators for our day shift on multiple shifts. The role focuses on completing scheduled set-up of packaging lines, while provided production relief as required.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Facilitates and promotes a safe and positive working environment for all employees, visitors and contractors.
• Develops, implements and trains others on Standard Operating Procedures as it relates to equipment set-up and use.
• Focuses on continuous improvement for equipment/line set-up, bringing forward ideas and suggestions for improvements to the maintenance supervisor or through technology systems provided. Works with other stakeholders as required in implementing continuous improvement projects that will provide cost reduction, safety improvements, efficiency improvements and production accuracy.
• Ensures applicable packaging lines, and associated equipment/machinery, has been set-up in the most optimal and efficient way possible to allow for the highest possible efficiency, quality and production accuracy for the next scheduled shift.
• Develops and implements autonomous maintenance activities, along with creating and implementing daily, weekly and monthly autonomous maintenance schedules. Provides training to operators on Autonomous Maintenance activities as required.
• Performs troubleshooting on equipment/machinery that is not working optimally, involving other stakeholders as needed.
• Provides production break relief for packaging line operators as required.
• Provides strong customer focus/service to internal customers (i.e. packaging operators, Lead Hands, Team Leads and Production Supervisor).
• Works on other projects as required to focus on efficiency, quality and production accuracy.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as requested.

Desired Qualifications:

• Previous experience working in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Any related post-secondary training in electronics, automation or industrial mechanics would be an asset.
• Strong attention to detail/accuracy, mechanical aptitude and trouble shooting skills are required.
• Strong teamwork, collaboration and customer service skills are required.
• Strong organizational and communication skills required.
• Familiarity and experience with HACCP and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) is an asset.
• Must be comfortable and competent utilizing basic computer systems and programs (i.e. MS Office).

What we Offer:

• Strong compensation package, including industry leading benefits plan.
• Opportunities for growth and advancement.
• Excellent work-life balance.
• Shift premiums when working on our afternoon or evening shifts.
• Great team environment.
• Opportunities to learn.