Spare Operator

Mapleton, ON
On-site
Posted Sep 18, 2026
1 position

$30 / hour

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Entry, Junior · 1+ years
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Entry level

Job summary

Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the rendering/Equacooker system, including monitoring production rates and making corrective adjustments. Duties include reporting shift activities, maintaining housekeeping, and providing backup coverage for absences.

Job details

Positon Summary JOB DESCRIPTION The Process Operator is a rotating shift work position in the Production Department. The operator is required to perform central control room work primarily performs plant floor work as required to maintain good equipment operation. Shift Schedule Monday to Friday - Days Tuesday to Saturday - Days Monday to Friday - Afternoons Monday to Friday - Nights OVERTIME DURING THE WEEK AND WEEKENDS WILL BE REQUIRED AS NECESSARY Key Responsibilities Responsible for the safe, efficient, and environmentally sound operation of the rendering/Equacooker system. Follow established operating practices and standard operating procedures Responsible for continuously monitoring and making appropriate corrective adjustments as required to maintain the processes under control e.g. production rates, flow rates, levels, temperatures and steam heating, pressures, residence time, etc. Responsible for maximizing process throughput and operating the equipment as intended without causing material plugs and spills, damage to equipment, causing a risk to health and safety, or negatively impacting the environment Responsible for reporting and recording all shift activities, events, reportable incidents, production information, maintenance issues, and other data as required (e.g. Shift Report/Log, production/process statistics, inventory sheets, maintenance work requests, HACCP records) Responsible for communicating all relevant operational information at shift change directly or otherwise through logs and reports etc. Provide shift coverage backup for holidays, vacation, sick days, or other absences Maintain good housekeeping in work area Other duties as assigned Experience And Qualifications 1 years' experience with heavy equipment in a continuous manufacturing process environment. Capable of understanding basic physical principles related to flow, steam pressure, temperature and heating, and linear and rotational mechanical forces. Must be available and flexible to work shifts as required Excellent organizational and communication skills Demonstrated technical aptitude Motivated and well organized Ability to work independently as well as part of a team Strong commitment to the company values We Offer $30.12 per hour Plus Overtime after 40 hours Annual Incentives Company Paid Benefits Flexible Health and Dental Benefit Plan, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance Program Defined Contribution Pension Plan Educational Assistance Programs, Scholarship Programs, Apprenticeship Programs Safety shoe/boot program

What you’ll do

Requirements

Requires at least 1 year of experience with heavy equipment in a continuous manufacturing environment. Candidates must understand basic physical principles of flow, pressure, and temperature, and be flexible to work rotating shifts.