Foley’s Candies Hiring for Machine Operator – Trainee at Richmond, BC Full Time

Our MISSION: “To Share Happiness Through Chocolate”

Our VISION: “From idea to indulgence, we leverage innovation and deep collaboration to deliver our partners, sustainable craft chocolate solutions”

Our VALUES: Customer-Centred. Communication. Curiosity. Impact. Accountability. Collaboration. Community

Looking for a stable job that offers you a friendly environment? This opportunity might be just for you. We want to work with someone who brings energy & positivity, a passion for mixing chocolate ingredients, and a willingness to serve collaboratively with our team.

We are excited to share this opportunity to join our team as a Refining Operator – Trainee. This permanent, full-time role, reporting to the Production Manager, will be based out of Richmond BC with adhoc time spent onsite supporting our Delta BC location.

What you will be doing:
Under general supervision, the primary function of the refining operator exercises skill and experience in the operation of refining equipment, ensuring that quality production is achieved on time and on schedule while following all health & safety and quality standards. the position holds a key role at the front of the production cycle and is responsible for ensuring the consistent production of a good quality product. this includes completing and submitting accurate and timely documentation and reporting; monitoring settings and quality factors; and maintaining regular and proactive communications regarding quality issues, efficiencies, equipment, and general workflow. they are responsible for operating equipment in the refining area, both automatic and manual; and assisting with the effective set up/startup/change over of production runs. all plant staff are required to operate within a flexible work hour environment.

Reads, weighs, measures, and prepares ingredients and WIP (work in progress) for production; labels boxes and pails accurately.

Feeds defined quantities of ingredients/materials to hoppers and/or machines according to quality standards.

Operates refining machines equipped with rollers to grind chocolate paste in accordance with specifications; starts conveyor to feed chocolate into refiner hoppers; feels consistency of chocolate in hoppers for defining grinding required; turns adjustment clock on the machine to adjust clearance between rollers; opens hopper starts machine that feeds chocolate between rollers of refining machine; observes thermometer or feels rollers turn water valves to obtain the specified temperature of rollers.

Examines feels, and tastes ground chocolate paste to ascertain if color, texture, and taste meet standards; collects a sample of paste for quality analysis.

Observe flowmeters and turn valves to measure out cocoa butter, vegetable oil, and other ingredients, according to formula, and to fortify chocolate in mixing tanks.

Transfers refined chocolate paste into wheeled troughs or transport barrels.

Weighs and transports barrels or skids to cold storage rooms, using a hand truck.

Checks production parameters (temperature, moisture) and advises if they are outside implemented standards.

Troubleshoots and resolves problems; ensures proper functioning of equipment and escalates to supervisor as required.

Assists with the effective set-up, start-up, and shutdown of equipment, as required.

Operates PLC system to transfer product to storage tanks.

Performs such other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned, from time to time, without advanced notice.

Champions a culture of high performance through employee engagement and continuous improvement orientation in all actions and approaches.

What you will bring with you:
Solid command of the English language; ability to both comprehend and communicate both verbally and in writing.

Demonstrated ability to direct others; work well in a team environment; lead and interact with professionalism and respect

Accuracy and attention to detail; able to administer and work with moderately complex documents and information.

Able to perform physically repetitive tasks while standing, walking or sitting (8-10 hour shift)

Able to lift up to 25KGs on a regular basis

Strong manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination

Knowledgeable of all process equipment and processes within the refining department (auto and manual); a clear understanding of facilitating a production run.

Intermediate problem solving and time management skills; able to organize and accomplish tasks within set timeframes

Able to work in a variety of environments including wet, humid, particulate (dusty), cold, hot, and indoor/outdoor

Strong can-do/ service attitude; capable of dealing with uncertainty

Possess a continuous improvement and learning orientation; adaptable and open to change

Working Conditions:
This position is required to operate and perform in a food manufacturing, production, and warehousing environment. Unique or special features of the job include:

80-90% of the day is spent standing, walking, bending, stooping/reaching.

Repetitive upper body (hand, arm, shoulder, back) motion is required.

Lower body activity is common to frequent (bending, lifting, pushing/pulling, twisting) including regular lifting and/or moving items over 55 pounds.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.

What we will offer you:
Competitive compensation: starting $18.80 per hour.

Participation in group health benefits program.

Annual gain share and bonus.

Lots of free & discounted chocolates.

Free, on-site parking.

Casual dress code.

Who we are:
From humble beginnings as a family business, Foley’s Candies LP has grown to become Western Canada’s largest manufacturer of fine quality chocolate and confections. Today, still locally owned and operated and with the addition of Brockmann’s Chocolates, we take pride in providing our customers with product solutions unmatched within the industry. We are excited by the opportunity to deliver an extraordinary product range from cocoa-based coatings and inclusions through bespoke truffles, bars and more, to customers throughout North America.

How to apply:
We welcome applications from all eligible to work in Canada. Successful candidates may be required to submit to Reference Checks and or Medical Fitness Assessment.

Applications are welcomed from all individuals, including women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of our company.