Machine Operator - Freeze Dry at Thrive Foods

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Machine Operation, Freeze Drying, Quality Assurance, Safety Protocols, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Production Equipment, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Food Industry Knowledge, Mandarin Proficiency

Industry

Description

Thrive Freeze Dry, a rapidly growing freeze-dried manufacturing company is recruiting for experienced Freeze dry Operator/ Machine Operator for our locations in Langley BC reporting to the Production Supervisor. This opportunity is for the12 hours rotational shift (Day) primarily responsible for operating the freeze-dry system with a user interface entirely in mandarin, loading/unloading product carts, and ensuring that pet food products meet quality and safety standards. Key Responsibilities: * Operate and monitor the freeze-dry system to ensure consistent performance and output. * Load and unload product carts into chambers and blast freezers as part of the production workflow. * Ensure freeze dry process is followed to meet customer specifications and company standards. * Maintain product quality, hygiene, and safety in accordance with the company’s quality assurance programs. * Accurately complete and maintain production records and logs. * Troubleshoot the freeze dry operating system and dryers * Escalate any critical concerns to the Supervisor promptly * Adhere to standard operating procedures (SOPs) for safe machine shutdown during equipment failures or power outages. * Other duties as assigned. Qualifications * Experience operating production equipment is an asset. * Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills. * Efficient, time-oriented, and able to work independently. * Adheres to safety protocols and maintains a clean, healthy workspace. * Observes and analyzes system performance to identify issues. * Basic Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel. * Background in food industry or food science is an asset. * Proficiency in Mandarin is a must. Physical Environment: * Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs. regularly and perform tasks requiring kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting. * Comfortable working in temperature-controlled, refrigerated, or chilled environments. * Ability to stand for long periods of time. * Availability to work on Weekends and statutory holidays as per schedule needs

Responsibilities

The Machine Operator is primarily responsible for operating the freeze-dry system and ensuring that pet food products meet quality and safety standards. This includes loading and unloading product carts and maintaining production records.