900 Maughan Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9X 1J2, Canada
Job Description Posted Thursday, August 20, 2026 at 7:00 AM
West Coast Reduction Ltd. - Nothing Left Behind* . At West Coast Reduction, nothing is important to us. Because when there’s nothing left – that is when we’ve done our job. We collect food waste and by-products from food producers, like farms, restaurants, bakeries and even supermarkets, transforming them into ingredients used in animal feed, renewable energy and thousands of other products we use every day. Our efforts contribute to a sustainable local food supply and help us all live in cleaner and healthier communities. Visit our Company website atwww.wcrl.com to learn more.
The Process Operator II is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the Fish Rendering Process, Salmon Silage, and Steam Plant systems to support the production of high-quality fish products. The role is accountable for monitoring and controlling process operations, operating production equipment, maintaining product quality standards, minimizing downtime, and ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.

Wage: $37 Hourly
Possession of a TSBC 4th Class Power Engineering Certificate required.
WHY JOIN OUR TEAM? Build a stable career at a reputable company with more than 450 employees
Comprehensive compensation package offered to full-time employees including employer-paid extended health benefits
Generous RRSP matching for employee contributions after 1 year
SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Fish Rendering Process & Salmon Silage System Operations
Operate and monitor rendering and silage processing systems to safely and efficiently produce finished products
Control process parameters including product flow, temperatures, steam input, equipment loading, and production rates to achieve quality and production targets




Operate and monitor processing equipment including cookers, dryers, centrifuges, evaporators, pumps, conveyors, separators, screens, tanks, and associated systems
Monitor product quality, food safety requirements, and Critical Control Points (CCPs), performing required testing and documentation.
Identify and respond to process upsets, equipment issues, and abnormal operating conditions to minimize downtime
Complete production logs, inventory records, batch documentation, and quality testing reports accurately and on time
Assist in receiving, transferring, loading, and handling raw fish, meal, silage, oil, and other plant products and materials as required.
Operate, monitor, and maintain the steam plant & related equipment in accordance with Technical Safety BC regulations and plant operating procedures
Perform boiler water testing and treatment activities as required
May be required to perform the duties of Shift Engineer during periods of operational demand or personnel absence
Complete shift logs and regulatory records required for boiler operation
Participate in boiler start-up, shutdown, blowdown, and emergency response procedures
Conduct routine inspections of boilers, steam systems, and auxiliary equipment to identify and report operating issues
Maintain housekeeping standards within the boiler room and steam plant to support a protected working environment.
Additional Responsibilities
Ensure the safe, efficient,



and reliable operation of plant equipment and facilities in accordance with company standards and procedures
Safely operate hand tools, power tools, hoisting equipment, forklifts, and other mobile equipment as required
Maintain high standards of housekeeping by keeping equipment, tools, and work areas clean, organized, and free of hazards
Perform shift work based on company business needs which evolve and change in response to customer demands
Work overtime as instructed to ensure minimal downtime of facilities
Adhere to the company Code of Conduct and all West Coast Reduction Ltd. policies
Foster a positive team and company culture by ensuring treatment of others is respectful and aligned with company values
Perform other duties as assigned by Manager or Supervisor
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS Qualifications
Possession of a TSBC 4th Class Power Engineering Certificate required.
Ability to read or interpret diagrams, schematic drawings and manuals to determine work procedures
Ability to troubleshoot and solve process related issues
Experience in food processing, manufacturing, or related production environments considered an asset.
Strong mechanical aptitude, with experience working with pumps, conveyors, centrifuges, and industrial process equipment, is considered a valuable asset
Functional Requirements Ability to frequently move, carry, lift, push and pull equipment up to 50 lbs without assistance and occasionally greater with assistance
Perform repetitive motions including bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing and reaching overhead above the shoulders daily
Adaptable to adverse conditions including confined space, heights, cold weather, odours and exposure to animal by-products
900 Maughan Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9X 1J2, Canada

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📌 Process Operator II (British Columbia)
🏢 West Coast Reduction
📍 British Columbia