Production Worker - Mill Operator

Who we are:

Founded in 1960, Grand Valley Fortifiers specializes in the formulation, manufacture and sale of high quality, leading-edge mineral premixes for swine, dairy, beef and poultry producers. We create opportunities for livestock & poultry farms to be more profitable by providing innovative products, programs and services which lower feeding and livestock producers costs, maximize animal performance, and increase nutritional and commercial value of our customers products; meat, milk and eggs.

Ours is a family business that cares about its employees and its community. We make sure that all our staff get what the best in class team members deserve: benefits, good wages, and respect. Whether through our charitable work, or our dedication to staff, GVF is committed to living out our principles and values.

The role:

We’re looking for a Production Worker - Mill Operator to join the production team in Langley, British Columbia. This position is focused on maximizing premix plant and warehouse equipment and systems to achieve the highest quality product at the highest throughput possible. In this role you will operate the assigned machinery in a safe and effective manner and will be responsible for ensuring that all the duties and tasks listed below are completed in a responsible and professional manner.

The shift hours are Monday to Friday 7:00am to 3:30pm. We ask team members to be flexible as we may require overtime or Saturday Shifts depending on production volume and customer requirements.

What you'll do:

• Mill Operation, sequencing, mill routing, performing hand-add batch additives, and loading macro/micro bins with forklift
• Responsible for workspace housekeeping and for following CFIA and HACCP procedures and regulations
• Receiving of bulk ingredients
• Completing health and safety pre-start checklists
• Conducting quality checks to ensure that the products are being produced that meet established quality standards and specifications
• Storing and cataloguing batch samples
• Operating manufacturing equipment in accordance with established operating procedures
• General housekeeping duties to ensure the warehouse is organized and clean
• Loading finished goods on to customer’s vehicles/trucks both bulk and warehoused
• Counting and maintaining stock levels in co-ordination with the Production Supervisor to ensure that the mill has adequate raw ingredients.
• Ensure that all orders are manufactured on time so products can be shipped on schedule.
• Suggest ways to control / reduce cost or improve efficiency
• Maintaining necessary documents as required for daily mill operation
• Bagging ingredients as needed
• Additional duties as assigned

Your background includes:

• Minimum High school diploma and 1-3 years of related warehouse and operations experience
• Strong communication skills, teamwork and organization skills
• Strong Mechanical Aptitude
• Self-starter
• Able to work Independently
• Lift-truck Operator experience
• Ability to read and understand technical materials
• Familiar with operations within a warehouse setting, products and particular handling requirements
• Must be able to lift 30 kg without restriction and complete other physical demands of the job
• Excellent decision making ability and problem solving skills
• Computer literate

Why work with us:

• Canadian Family Owned and Operated Company
• Competitive wages
• Profit sharing bonus
• Health care spending account
• RRSP matching program
• Paid time off
  
• Donation matching program

Living Our Values:

• Passion: Serving customers innovatively and well.
• Humble Confidence: Confidently choosing to forgo our status, deploy our resources and use of influence for the good of others before ourselves.
• Integrity: Consistently honest while honouring commitments with our customers, co-workers and suppliers.
• Professional: Committed to excellence in the way we lead, serve and relate.
• Caring: With a servant heart, truly caring for customers and co-workers. Find satisfaction in assisting with others’ challenges and joy in witnessing their success.

All interested applicants are asked to apply with a copy of their resume. We thank all applicants for their interest however, only candidates considered for the position will be contacted for an interview.