Production Technician

Winnipeg, MB (Onsite)

Meet Tilray Wellness

Tilray Wellness is a division of Tilray, a global pioneer in the research, cultivation, production, and distribution of cannabis and hemp, currently serving patients and consumers in thirteen countries spanning five continents. Within North America, Tilray Wellness is focused on unlocking the power of hemp to support holistic health. The cornerstone of the Wellness portfolio is Manitoba Harvest, the world’s largest hemp foods company. Manitoba Harvest offers a portfolio of hemp food products to consumers across North America. We are proud to be a Certified B Corporation among a community of companies who meet higher standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability.

Our culture fosters entrepreneurial behaviors and collaborative solution discovery. We value doing the right thing, humility, serving the community, passion, productive discussion, and fun. As we harvest and harness the power of hemp, we are cultivating the world in which we want to live. One full of strong bodies, healthy hearts, and open minds. We are looking for team members who will embrace our purpose, believe in our values, fuel our culture, and spread the power of Hemp.

Wage: **CAD $**17.50 to 19.00 per hour DOE

Work hours: Monday - Thursday 7:00AM - 5:00PM.

Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Position’s Department: Operations

Position Reports To: Production Supervisor

SCOPE:

The Production Team Member 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.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Operate and attend to manual and automated equipment in the production process operation
• Disassembles, cleans, sanitizes and reassembles various pieces of equipment as required for sanitation process
• Ensures materials and supplies are staged prior to the beginning of 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.
• 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.
• Complies with all Safety and Food Quality policies and procedures.
• Disassembles, cleans, sanitizes and reassembles various pieces of equipment as required for sanitation process.
• Keeps work area clean and performs general housekeeping as required.
• Other duties as assigned by the organization

COMPETENCIES:

• Accountability

• Adaptability

• Communication

• Initiative

• Teamwork

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 1 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience in processing and machine operation or food sanitation experience.
• Mechanically inclined
• Knowledge PLC controlled equipment and asset
• Physically capable of lifting up to 50 lbs
• Reading, writing and speaking English

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Standing/Walking for extended period of time
• Exposure to hazards associated with the industry/trade
• Use of required personal protective equipment
• Operation and use of necessary tools, machinery, or equipment
• Interacts with team members and management
• Handling heavy loads (up to 50 lbs.)

DESIGNATE:

• Production Supervisor

CONFIDENTIALITY:

• Responsible to preserve and safeguard all confidential information that comes to their knowledge in the course of employment with Fresh Hemp Foods Ltd.
• Responsible to observe and comply with the policies of the Company and applicable legal requirements with respect to confidential information and the protection of privacy

GENERAL:

• 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
• Each Team Member is responsible to report on food safety and/or quality problems to personnel with the authority to initiate corrective actions.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by the people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities associated with it. Fresh Hemp Foods Ltd. Management reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs

Tilray welcomes applications from all qualified individuals and is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace. Tilray does not use artificial intelligence tools to screen, assess, or select applicants.

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 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 does not charge any application, processing or onboarding fee at any stage of the recruitment or hiring process.

Tilray does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Tilray or any of its subsidiaries, directly or indirectly, will be considered Tilray Brands, Inc. property. Tilray will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. A recruiting agency must first have a valid, written and fully executed agency agreement contract for engaged services to submit resumes.