Production Technician

Job summary

The Production Technician executes operational activities including equipment operation, loading, and cleaning to ensure efficient production processes. They are also responsible for logging production data, performing maintenance checks, and maintaining safety and quality standards.

Job details

Job Description: Join Our Purpose - Feeding the Future Role: Production Technician Location: Vancouver Hours: 12 hours per shift, 3 days/nights per week. Weekly rotation. Vacancy Type: Replacement Why join us Get ready to Own Impact as a Production Technician at Skretting, a Nutreco company. As global leaders in animal nutrition and aquafeed, our shared purpose of Feeding the Future is making a positive global impact for generations to come. Join us in this impactful role and help deliver the production of feed, in a sustainable way to a growing population. Own your direction, Own your development and Own your path. What you’ll do Operational tasks: Executes a broad range of operational activities and processes (such as discharge, load, transport, clean, label, operate all equipment), to execute stages in production, contributing to a safe, effective and efficient production processes. Maintenance check: Periodically inspects and highlight maintenance required on the production equipment, signalling defects and deficiencies. Reporting: Logs data and information on production orders and activities in the appropriate systems to have a complete administration and insight in the state and progress of production orders Continuous improvement: Signals deviations in current processes, techniques and/or systems and flags opportunities for improvement with supervisor, to continuously optimize and improve operational (work) processes, tools and systems and participate in improvement projects Safety & Compliance: Works in compliance with all relevant safety, environmental and quality regulations and procedures, as well as operational standards. Promotes awareness and signals potential hazardous and or unsafe situations, takes appropriate action is case of imminent unsafe situations Good housekeeping: Ensures the work area is left clean and in a safe working condition and that there are no hazardous situations. Maintains the appearance of the production line, working area and production site Who we’re looking for At least 2+ years of solid background in manufacturing with experience in production management Previous experience in the aquaculture industry is an asset Able to operate all types of equipment and machinery that requires advanced specialized. You’ll also need Ability to work in 12 hour shift on-site 3 days a week, rotating weekly and shift time 6.00 Am to 6.00 Pm OR 6.00 Pm to 6.00 Am) Ability to bent, twist, lift and carry- 5 to 10 kgs of weight occasionally Strong manufacturing background with experience in production What you’ll receive As part of Nutreco, you’ll be a member of the SHV family, a diverse group of companies with global footprint. Join us and you’ll gain access to a wide network of expertise and global career paths. You’ll also benefit from the backing of one of the world’s largest privately owned businesses, known for its stability and long-term focus. In addition, you’ll receive Robust pension plan with employer matching Competitive health benefits - Medical/Dental/Vision/HSA Short-term/Long-term Disability and Mental Health spending allowance 10 vacation days to start (tiered) Annual bonus How and why to find out more We can offer you a rewarding career with real meaning and purpose. Where you’ll feel proud of the impactful role you perform every day and the part you play in Feeding the Future. So, if you’re interested in joining us, get ready to Own your progress, your potential and your career. We aim to review all applications within five business days and will get back to you as soon as possible. #Ownit #skretting Additional Information AI Screening Disclosure: Nutreco does not use artificial intelligence (AI) or automated decision‑making tools to screen, assess, or select candidates at any stage of the recruitment process. All applications are reviewed directly by our Talent Acquisition team and hiring managers. Eligibility: Candidates applying to job openings must already be authorized to work independently in the country where the position is based. Employer sponsorship is not available for this role. Background Check: Final candidates who are offered a position will be required to undergo a criminal background check and physical/drug testing (USA role only). Employment Equity: We are committed to employment equity and encourage applications from qualified individuals, including women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities. Pay Transparency Statement: Compensation for roles at Nutreco varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, education, and level of experience. We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider the internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer. #SKCA . Our organisation: Skretting is a global leader in providing innovative and sustainable nutritional solutions and services for the aquaculture industry. Skretting has production facilities in 18 countries on five continents to manufacture and deliver high quality feeds from hatching to harvest for more than 60 species. The total annual production volume of feed is close to 2.5 million tonnes. Our mission is Feeding the Future. Equal Opportunity Employer: Skretting is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all roles without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital, parental, military status or any other status protected by applicable local law. Please advise us at any point during the recruitment and selection process if you require accommodation. Skretting is committed to compliance with all applicable legislation, including providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities.

What you’ll do

The Production Technician executes operational activities including equipment operation, loading, and cleaning to ensure efficient production processes. They are also responsible for logging production data, performing maintenance checks, and maintaining safety and quality standards.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 2 years of manufacturing experience and the ability to operate specialized machinery. The role requires physical capability to lift 5-10 kg and the flexibility to work rotating 12-hour shifts.

Benefits

• Pension plan • Employer matching • Medical insurance • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Health spending account • Short-term disability • Long-term disability • Mental health spending allowance • Vacation days

Listed skills

• Continuous Improvement · Preferred
• Production Management · Preferred
• Housekeeping · Preferred
• Safety Compliance · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Production management
• Equipment operation
• Maintenance inspection
• Data logging
• Continuous improvement
• Safety compliance
• Quality regulations
• Housekeeping
• Manufacturing processes
• Aquaculture industry knowledge
• Employment Equity
• Animal Nutrition
• Artificial Intelligence
• Mental Health
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Disabilities
• Leadership
• Innovation
• Legislation
• Machinery
• Production Equipment
• Production Line
• Production Management
• Production Process
• Aquaculture

Job areas

• Manufacturing
• Agriculture
• Food & Beverage
• Engineering
• Environmental & Sustainability
• Production Technician
• Manufacturing / Production Technician (General)
• Mechanical Engineering Technicians
• Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians