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 at www.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 HourlyPossession 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 employeesComprehensive compensation package offered to full-time employees including employer-paid extended health benefitsGenerous RRSP matching for employee contributions after 1 yearTake a look at our About Us video here: https://vimeo.Com/396483325.SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES & RESPONSIBILITIESFish Rendering Process & Salmon Silage System OperationsOperate and monitor rendering and silage processing systems to safely and efficiently produce finished productsControl process parameters including product flow, temperatures, steam input, equipment loading,



and production rates to achieve quality and production targetsOperate and monitor processing equipment including cookers, dryers, centrifuges, evaporators, pumps, conveyors, separators, screens, tanks, and associated systemsMonitor 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 downtimeComplete production logs, inventory records, batch documentation, and quality testing reports accurately and on timeAssist in receiving, transferring, loading, and handling raw fish, meal, silage, oil, and other plant products and materials as required.Steam Plant OperationsOperate, monitor, and maintain the steam plant & related equipment in accordance with Technical Safety BC regulations and plant operating proceduresPerform boiler water testing and treatment activities as requiredMay be required to perform the duties of Shift Engineer during periods of operational demand or personnel absenceComplete shift logs and regulatory records required for boiler operationParticipate in boiler start-up, shutdown, blowdown, and emergency response proceduresConduct routine inspections of boilers, steam systems,



and auxiliary equipment to identify and report operating issuesMaintain housekeeping standards within the boiler room and steam plant to support a safe working environment.Additional ResponsibilitiesEnsure the safe, productive, and reliable operation of plant equipment and facilities in accordance with company standards and proceduresSafely operate hand tools, power tools, hoisting equipment, forklifts, and other mobile equipment as requiredMaintain high standards of housekeeping by keeping equipment, tools, and work areas clean, organized, and free of hazardsPerform shift work based on company business needs which evolve and change in response to customer demandsWork overtime as instructed to ensure minimal downtime of facilitiesPerform other duties as assigned by Manager or SupervisorDESIRED QUALIFICATIONSQualificationsPossession of a TSBC 4th Class Power Engineering Certificate required.Ability to read or interpret diagrams, schematic drawings and manuals to determine work proceduresAbility to troubleshoot and solve process related issuesExperience 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 assetFunctional RequirementsAbility to frequently move, carry, lift, push and pull equipment up to 50 lbs without assistance and occasionally greater with assistancePerform repetitive motions including bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing and reaching overhead above the shoulders dailyAdaptable to adverse conditions including confined space, heights, cold weather, odours and exposure to animal by-products

📌 Process Operator Ii (Nanaimo)
🏢 West Coast Reduction
📍 Nanaimo