West Coast Reduction Ltd. - Nothing Left Behind*. At West Coast Reduction, nothing is important to us. Because when there’s nothing left – that is when we’ve done our job. We collect food waste and by-products from food producers, like farms, restaurants, bakeries and even supermarkets, transforming them into ingredients used in animal feed, renewable energy and thousands of other products we use every day. Our efforts contribute to a sustainable local food supply and help us all live in cleaner and healthier communities. Visit our Company website at www.wcrl.com to learn more.

Based at our Edmonton plant location, we are hiring permanent, full time Process Operator. The role is responsible for operating the Haarslav evaporator system, feather hydrolyser, boiler operations, blood processing equipment and environmental equipment used in the processing of various raw materials. Controlling various machinery in a safe, clean, and efficient manner to minimize downtime, and ensuring operations meet the company standards are important tasks of this role.

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM?

• Build a stable career at a reputable company with more than 500 employees
• Continuous training and development available
• Comprehensive compensation package provided to full-time employees including employer-paid extended health benefits
• Generous RRSP matching for employee contributions after 1 year

Take a look at our About Us video here: https://vimeo.com/396483325 .

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Evaporator System Operations

• Control the flow of poultry and/or porcine products through pumps and other internal processes
• Manage internal steam pressures, pump speeds, time and temperatures, motor loads, conveyors, and augers
• Monitor the entire system to ensure Critical Control Point (CCP) standards are met
• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness within control rooms and cooking areas
• Test product on a regular basis to ensure quality standards are met
• Maintain applicable HACCP documentation

Feather Hydrolyser System Operations

• Control the flow of raw feathers manage speed, temperature, steam controls, metering bins, motor loads and driers
• Operate conveyors, pumps, augers, dryer’s, bins
• Monitor the entire system to ensure CCP standards are met
• Work in conjunction with the Blood and Feather Operator to ensure safe operation of systems
• Test product on an hourly basis to ensure quality standards are met
• Maintain applicable HACCP documentation

Blood System Operations

• Monitor blood centrifuge, dryer and mill processes to ensure HACCP requirements are met
• Work in conjunction with the Blood and Feather Operator to ensure safe operation of systems
• Test product on an hourly basis to ensure quality standards are met

Steam Plant System Operations

• Actively monitor boilers and associated equipment used for steam generation
• Monitor waste water and air handling equipment to ensure all applicable environmental requirements are met
• Work in conjunction with the Evaporator System Operators and Blood and Feather Operators to ensure safe operation of systems
• Perform water tests routinely as instructed as well as collection of samples for offsite testing as required
• Wash plant laundry as required

Additional Responsibilities

• Maintain operators log books and a high standard of cleanliness in the work space
• Operate forklifts, skid steers and other hoisting devices when necessary
• Cross-train in other departments to maintain an understanding of the entire evaporator, boiler and environmental systems operations and other operational areas such as millroom, load out or other areas as assigned
• Perform shift work based on company business needs which evolve and change in response to customer demands
• Work overtime as instructed to ensure minimal downtime of facilities as per Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Adhere to the company Code of Conduct and all West Coast Reduction Ltd. policies
• Foster a positive team and company culture by ensuring treatment of others is respectful and aligned with company values
• Perform other duties as assigned by Manager or Supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

• Possession of a valid Class 4 Power Engineer Certificate, with Steam Engineer accreditation required
• Ability to troubleshoot and solve process related issues
• Previous experience in a similar production environment or industry preferred
• Certified in operating skid-steers and/or forklifts
• Strong knowledge of all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and HACCP practices
• Ability to read or interpret diagrams, schematic drawings and manuals to determine work procedures
• Ability to frequently move, carry, lift, push and pull equipment up to 50 lbs without assistance and occasionally greater with assistance
• Perform repetitive motions including bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing and reaching overhead above the shoulders daily.
• Adaptable to adverse conditions including confined space, heights, weather, odours and animal by-products

INTERESTED CANDIDATES ARE INVITED TO SUBMIT THEIR APPLICATION VIA THE “APPLY” LINK.