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

• 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.

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