Production technician, Citric

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Citric Production Technician to join our team at our Citric Acid plant in Port Colborne, Ontario

Responsibilities

• Directly responsible for ensuring that all health, safety and security procedures are observed and maintained at all times.

• Direct the citric acid clarification and purification processes, which includes the safe and efficient operation of decanters, pre-coats, pre-coat filtration system, evaporators, ion-exchangers, carbon absorption equipment, crystallizers, drying and milling equipment, etc.

• Monitor the clarification and purification processes ensuring all quality and production parameters are maintained and make adjustments as appropriate and necessary

• Communicate production issues/anomalies to Team Leader, Production Manager as necessary

• Liaise with quality assurance staff in resolving production and quality issues as necessary

• Maintain a log of shift activities and operating parameters.

• Assist and back up the other Production Technicians as necessary.

• Clean the production area and assist maintenance support staff in their activities.

• Assist in process trouble-shooting and production optimization activities.

• Assist in the development and maintenance of operating procedures.

• Perform inspections and daily rounds with the focus on health, safety and the environment, as well as equipment monitoring.

• Support continuous improvement activities using Kaizen.

• Participating in training and implementing best practices on the job. •Following health and safety standards to prevent injury.

• Participating in the identification and correcting of unsafe conditions and unsafe behaviours.

• Maintain good housekeeping practices within the areas of responsibility, including 5S and Kaizen initiatives while striving to be audit ready at all times.

• Take on other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Ontario Secondary School Graduation Diploma (or equivalent).

• Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following areas: electrical, mechanical, stationary or chemical (either specific courses, process work experience, or education)

• A minimum of 2 years related experience in a process-based work environment.

• Familiarity with digital control systems to the point of making changes and understanding impact of such changes.

• Manufacturing experience focused on a safety / quality / production balance in a hands-on 

  capacity working with large scale automated processing equipment.

• Understanding of basic chemical purification and clarification techniques, general understanding of electrical interfaces and a mechanical aptitude are all assets.

• Ability to recognize process improvement opportunities.

• Confident, collaborative personality.

• Helpful and reliable work ethic to support a team-based environment.