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Pet Nutrition Extrusion Process Technician (Vacation Coverage) in Acheson, Alberta
Champion Petfoods is expanding! We are excited to announce we are looking for a Extrusion Process Technician (Vacation Coverage ) to join our rapidly growing company.
Champion Petfoods is an award-winning pet food maker with a reputation of trust spanning 35+ years. Founded in a small town in Alberta, Canada, Champion – with its ORIJEN® and ACANA® brands – is a key player in the global premium pet food industry across three major geographic regions.
We would love to hear from you if you are passionate about personal and professional growth and see yourself as a key player contributing to our continued success as an award-winning company.
Here's the Scoop – Summary
The Extrusion Process Technician (Vacation Coverage) has primary responsibility to operate the equipment safely and efficiently within the Extrusion department (including fats & oils and dry pal) at the state-of-the-art pet food production facility located in Acheson, Alberta. This role will report to the Production Supervisor.
What a typical day looks like:
Ensure compliance to Company’s policies, practices and procedures related to Health and Safety, Food Safety, and the Environment.
Maintain a neat and organized work area according to established corporate policies, procedures, and safety regulations.
Identify food-safety concerns and perform actions appropriate for resolving them.
Unload trucks to best accommodate production requirements, customer requirements, and carriers.
Operate the extrusion equipment in a safe and efficient manner, continually monitoring targets regarding protein, fat, temperature, moisture, read-outs, dryer, etc. and making necessary adjustments to ensure finished product will meet product and quality specifications.
Manage the dry and liquid dosing systems.
Assist in conducting a daily inventory of all bulk and liquid ingredients, recording bin check, regular bulk inventory, and part bag count inventory.
Operate lift trucks (sit and stand), as required.
Develop and maintain successful professional working relationships, including good communication practices with relevant production department staff.
Participate in annual physical inventory as determined by the Company.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Working Conditions
Shift work required.
Overtime may be required.
Dusty Environment
Clean required on large equipment
What can you expect from Champion?
Safety: a strong commitment to ensure all people are provided with a safe, healthy and respectful environment.
Earnings: Competitive Wages that give financial peace of mind, RRSP with Company, and donation matching.
Industry Competitive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision and Employee Assistance Programs to meet your individual or family needs.
Continuing Education: In House & Online Learning & Development, as well as an Education Assistance Program.
Quality: a dedication to uphold the highest standards of authenticity, nutritional integrity, and food safety, to earn the trust of Pet Lovers everywhere.
Other Perks: Free Bag of Premium Pet Food each month, Free Parking and more!
What are you waiting for? Join the pack!
Come as you are.
We value diversity in all forms and know the power it can bring. Workplace equality allows for creative ideas to bloom, diverse points of views to be heard, and increases overall happiness. That sounds pretty good to us.
Champion is an equal opportunity employer. Regardless of your race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, veteran status, or any other creed, you are wanted here.
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Qualifications Courage; Ensures Accountability; Communicates Effectively; Manages Complexity; Drives Results; Plans and Aligns; Interpersonal Savvy
Req ID R153851