Production Operator - Jobs in Mulgrave, NS

Job Description

DSM – Bright Science. Brighter Living.™Royal DSM is a global, purpose-led, science-based company active in Nutrition, Health and Sustainable Living. DSM’s purpose is to create brighter lives for all. DSM addresses with its products and solutions some of the world’s biggest challenges while simultaneously creating economic, environmental and societal value for all its stakeholders – customers, employees, shareholders, and society at large. DSM delivers innovative solutions for human nutrition, animal nutrition, personal care and aroma, medical devices, green products and applications, and new mobility and connectivity. DSM and its associated companies deliver annual net sales of about €10 billion with approximately 23,000 employees. The company was founded in 1902 and is listed on Euronext Amsterdam.More information can be found at www.dsm.com.We’re #hiring for:Production OperatorLocation: Mulgrave, Nova Scotia-CanadaBring your passion. Build the future.Are you looking for a new opportunity where you will play a critical role in the production of food grade ingredients that contribute to improving people’s livesOur facility in Mulgrave, NS is the world leader in omega3 manufacturing. It is a growing facility in which a variety of products for pharma, food, and the dietary supplements industry are produced, starting from crude fish oil as a raw material. Our safety culture is exemplary with an incident frequency index 8 times lower than the Provincial average in 2021.Like DSM, the site takes its environmental impact very seriously. All of our heat is generated from 100% renewable fuel sources. In addition, all of the byproducts are valorized locally (composting, biogas production) and excess biofuel is sold as a renewable fuel source. Are you up for the challengeDo you enjoy operating and controlling the actions of equipment, machinery, tools and/or materials Would you succeed in a team environment involving semi-routine standardized workYou’ll be responsible to:

• Work as part of a team to operate equipment and processes in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), producing marine lipid blends to customer specifications
• Maintain accurate documentation to record process conditions and actions, reporting any deviations of non-conformances observed
• Perform minor maintenance on equipment when necessary to ensure continuous operation of equipment
• Take and analyze samples; decide on operational action to be taken
• Work to the highest safety, quality and compliance standards set out by DNP
• Champion in Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) culture, promoting positive safety behaviors and initiatives.

What does DSM have to offer you:DSM is a company with a purpose that is deeply rooted in our business strategy; where creating brighter lives is core to who we are and what we do. It is a place where place where great minds gather to reach smarter solutions as a result of collaboration. Our culture encourages our employees to keep pushing boundaries. We are committed to nurturing and developing professional growth in our team members and we offer competitive salary and benefits and the opportunity to be part of a global, multicultural team.What we like to see in your education/experience:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Good mechanical aptitude with solid troubleshooting capabilities and the ability to effectively communicate with team members
• Strong literacy, numeracy and document use skills
• One year experience in a manufacturing environment would be considered an asset.

The Work Environment:

• The role requires moderate physical effort in medium to heavy work; a combination of climbing stairs, stooping, kneeling, crouching are standard
• Lifting and carrying 10-25kgs is typical; pushing and/or pulling of objects using pallet jacks (rolling wt. of 800kgs)
• Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, electric currents or toxic agents. PPE is provided & required.
• Shift work is required on a rotating 3 on, 3 off 12 hour day / night schedule.

How to apply and what to expect in our recruitment process:Interested in this position Please apply online via the career portal (https://jobs.dsm.com/)Pre-employment screenings are part of the DSM Recruitment & Selection Process. Candidates are required to complete the TOWES assessment for Manufacturing and must successfully meet the established benchmarks to qualify for employment in this role. Note that results of assessments are not shared with employment candidates.DSM NA is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. DSM is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.Quick Apply

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