Machine Operator

at  Weston Forest

THE COMPANY

Weston Forest originated as a family business in 1953. Today we are a vital, dynamic organization, repeatedly recognized by Deloitte as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies, recipient of the Canadian Business Excellence Awards for Private Businesses, and winner of Waterstone Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures Award. Weston Forest is certified as a Great Place to Work®!
Our culture is one of personal growth, continuous improvement, and opportunity. It is vibrant, informal, and inclusive. We live by our brand promise: “YOU’LL LOVE DOING BUSINESS WITH US”.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• Prior experience as a machine operator.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Able to read and understand basic measuring tools.
• Basic math skills.
• Analytical skills.
• Understanding of production procedures.
• Attention to detail.
• Willing to learn and take direction.
• Able to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work under pressure, multi-task, and meet deadlines and priorities.Teamwork and communication skills.
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• Assist the Supervisor and Team Lead to execute production schedule to meet daily targets.
• Adjust machine for cutting depth and feed rate according to thickness and species of product.
• Replace blades and cutting heads. Complete scheduled preventative maintenance.
• Document machine set-up, blade / head changes, and preventative maintenance performed.
• Read, understand and follow work order information, processes and quality standards.
• Inspect equipment for safe operation prior to use and report any hazards.
• Propose improvements to the process or the machines as needed.
• Set-up, monitor and troubleshoot production equipment, including consumables and settings.
• Inspect work for conformance to quality requirements and rework as needed.
• Maintain equipment and machinery for safe use.
• Continually check outbound product fall within tolerances.
• Ensure finished product meets our “Packaging Guidelines”.
• Assist with stacking and bundling of product for outbound shipments.
• Clean machines and immediate work areas.
• Comply with Lockout/Tagout Procedures.
• Follow company policies and procedures including health and safety requirements.
• Fill inbound and outbound tallies completely and accurately.
• Keep records of approved and defective units or final products.
• Maintain activity logs.
• Train new employees.
• Perform other production tasks assigned by the Supervisor / Team Lead.
• Other reasonable duties assigned.