Production Technician - Manitoba Harvest

at  Tilray

PRODUCTION TECHNICIAN, MANITOBA HARVEST - STE. AGATHE

Tilray Inc. (NASDAQ:TLRY) is a global pioneer in the research, cultivation, production and distribution of cannabis currently serving patients and consumers in thirteen countries spanning five continents. Tilray operates state-of-the-art cannabis facilities in Canada and Portugal and teams in the U.S., Australia & New Zealand, Europe and Latin America. Tilray is pioneering the future of the industry globally by forging industry-disruptive partnerships and building a robust house of brands.
Manitoba Harvest, the world’s largest hemp foods company, offers a portfolio of hemp foods and CBD wellness products to consumers across North America. Our mission is to inspire a better way, a better life & a better world – and it’s up to us to sow these seeds of change. Our mission is to transform consumer health through the power of hemp foods.
The Production Technician will be responsible for working on the production line of Fresh Hemp Foods Ltd. This individual will be responsible for the operation of equipment for the manufacture of various products and will ensure all work performed adheres to all organizational standards as well as safety regulations and guidelines. The Production Technician will be responsible for working on the production line of Fresh Hemp Foods Ltd. This individual will be responsible for the operation of equipment for the manufacture of various products and will ensure all work performed adheres to all organizational standards as well as safety regulations and guidelines.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum 1 year experience in a manufacturing environment – food strongly preferred
• Experience in processing and machine operation
• Mechanically inclined to operate machines, make adjustments or general maintenance
• Knowledge PLC controlled equipment and asset
• Physically capable of lifting up to 50 lbs
• Reading, writing and speaking English
• Flexible and willing to work OT and weekends as required
  Tilray/Manitoba Harvest welcomes applications from all qualified individuals and is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace.
  Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please advise when submitting your application.
  Please note that Tilray/Manitoba Harvest does not authorize, engage, or sponsor any consultants, agencies or organizations that seek certain personal or financial information from you (e.g. passwords, login ids, credit card information). Tilray/Manitoba Harvest does not charge any application, processing or onboarding fee at any stage of the recruitment or hiring process.
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• Operate and attend to manual and automated equipment in the production process operation
• Perform all functions as designated by SOPs while operating specified equipment
• Understand and review the product through specified production process, recognizing areas of defect and taking appropriate actions to rectify them
• Conduct all work to organizational standards to ensure final product meets quality standards
• Disassembles, cleans, sanitizes and reassembles various pieces of equipment as required
• Ensures materials and supplies are ready for use during the shift
• Keeps work area clean and performs general housekeeping as required
• Performs product quality checks as per procedures
• Performs minor or daily equipment maintenance
• Maintains all necessary documentation associated with tasks performed
• Complies with all Safety and Food Quality policies and procedures
• Ensure all equipment is operated according to equipment manufactures instructions and safety guidelines are followed
• Other duties as assigned by the organization
• Demonstrates the Fresh Hemp Foods Ltd.’s Mission, Vision and Values in relation to all aspects of the role
• Comply with basic systems and procedures for Fresh Hemp Foods Ltd.
• Participate in ongoing training as directed by Management