Job Responsibility:

Technical Operator

Inspired

Star Produce Ltd. (The Star Group)

4936 52 St SE, Calgary, AB T2B 3R2

Status: Full time, Permanent

Hours/Shift: Rotating Schedule; Available for mornings, Monday through Saturdays and some holidays required. Overtime as needed.

Wage: $17.00/hr

Inspired produces innovative, fresh and healthy, ready-to-eat items for Canadian retail and Foodservice companies. Our state-of-the-art processing facility, use of premium ingredients, and chef inspired recipes has elevated fresh-cut to the next level. We are a dynamic & forward thinking company looking to expand our current product offering. We will continue to create new Inspired items for the Canadian market.

Focus

The primary focus of the Technical Operator is to be responsible for operating high tech machines, and will need to identify and report any issues with the equipment used. The position of Technical Operator is vital to the operation of the facility.

Key Accountabilities:

- Prepare, set up, stock, and maintain operation of machinery and equipment
- Operate machinery as needed per production schedule
- Inspect and report quality issues
- Safely clear machine blockages as required
- Troubleshooting machine problems or errors
- Clean machines, tools and work area
- Complete daily checklists and paperwork; maintaining accurate and legible records
- Communicate with other employees to ensure effective work
- Ability to perform repetitive tasks
- Maintain productivity and efficiency without compromising quality




- Demonstrate a positive and professional attitude
- Abide by Good Manufacturing Practices which includes observing all policies & procedures and following all written & verbal instructions
- Complete day to day facility tasks as needed
- Additional Duties as required

Key Attributes and Skill

- Attention to detail
- Understanding of basic mechanical and electrical systems
- Effective communication
- Problem solve, trouble shoot
- Understanding of basic mathematics

Education and Experience:

- High School Diploma or GED Certificate
- Experience in operating machinery required
- Maintenance experience would be an asset
- Food handling experience would be an asset

Working Conditions

- Over time may be required
- Would be working in a refrigerated environment (2-4 degrees Celsius)

Physical Requirements

- Ability to safely lift up to 50lbs
- Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time
- Physically fit

About the Star Group

We love fresh produce! The Star Group operates in every facet of the produce industry, growing fruits and vegetables in our Canadian greenhouses, partnering with growers across Canada and importing the best and freshest from around the world.



Our brands are Just Picked, Big Taste and Inspired Greens, and we believe our products are raising the bar for Canadian produce. If you embody our values of Passion, Persistence and Teamwork and would like to be part of the future of food in Canada, we would love to meet you!

We invite you to visit our website to obtain more information about our companies, divisions, brands and products -

Why Us?

- Competitive pay and benefits
- Positive and fun work environment
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- Be part of an exciting industry!

How to Apply

Please submit your resume (in PDF Form) in confidence. While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Perks:

- Casual dress
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Morning shift
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed

Application question(s):

- How many years of Machine Operation experience do you have?
- How many years of Cut Facility or Processing Plant experience do you have?
- How many years of OH&S; and/or Food Safety Regulations experience do you have?
- Briefly describe any experience you have with machine operation.
- Do you have a strong understanding of basic mechanical & electrical system?
- Do you have a reliable form of transportation to get to and from work?
- Are you available to work Monday through Saturday including some holidays?

Work Location: In person

📌 Technical Operator (Calgary)
🏢 Inspired
📍 Calgary