Production Technician (Seasonal)

Join Our Purpose – Feeding the Future

Nutreco is a member of the SHV family, and we are committed to 'Feeding the Future' through sustainable and innovative practices. Nutreco has two business lines: Skretting is a leading global provider of innovative aquafeed solutions, revolutionizing aquaculture for a sustainable future. Trouw Nutrition specializes in animal nutrition and is committed to advancing livestock health and productivity through cutting-edge solutions.

Skretting is looking for hands-on, safety-focused individuals who thrive in fast-paced environments and want to be part of something bigger. If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves and make an impact, read on.

Looking to kickstart your career in production with a global leader in sustainable feed solutions? Skretting Vancouver is hiring a Production Technician for a 3-month seasonal role, with the potential for permanent placement.

About The Role – Roll up your sleeves, your next big opportunity starts here!

Responsibilities: 

• Executes a broad range of operational activities / processes (such as discharge, load, transport, clean, label, operate all equipment), in order to execute / manage parts / stages in production, contributing to a safe, effective and efficient production processes.

• Logs data and information on production orders and activities in the appropriate logbooks / systems in order to have a complete administration and insight in the state and progress of production orders.

• Signals deviations in current processes, techniques and/or systems and flags opportunities for improvement with supervisor, in order to continuously optimize and improve operational (work) processes, tools and systems.
• May participate in improvement projects.

• Works in compliance with all relevant (personal as well as food) safety, environmental and quality regulations and procedures, as well as operational standards.
• Promotes awareness on SHEQ, signals potential hazardous and / or unsafe situations, takes appropriate action is case of imminent unsafe situations.

• 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(s), working area(s) and production site.

Skills and Expertise

Qualifications:

• At least 3+ years of experience with understanding of production, packaging, machine operation, safety standards in the manufacturing operations or production environment

Expectation from the Role:

• 12-hour shift- 3 days or nights a week. Weekly rotating shifts.
• This role has the potential to become permanent after the seasonal period.
• Hand on with all production, packaging activities
• Good knowledge of the safety standards, ability to signal potential hazardous and / or unsafe situations, takes appropriate action is case of imminent unsafe situations

Why you Will Love Working with Us

Global Benefits:

• Be part of our sustainable mission with opportunities to grow within Nutreco, Skretting, Trouw Nutrition and the broader SHV group
• Embrace our culture of diversity and inclusion, where we respect and value everyone

Local Benefits: (for permanent roles)

• Robust pension plan
• Competitive health benefits – Medical/Dental/Vision
• Short-term/Long-term Disability and Mental Health Service
• 10 vacation days to start (tiered)
• Annual bonus – 10%