Process Operators in food manufacturing monitor, adjust, and maintain food processing systems and equipment.
Job Related Skills, Interests and Values
- Safely using and maintaining tools and equipment; handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous workplace materials
- Writing work reports, including standard work documentation and safety report
- Maintaining service documents including service call sheets, work orders, work performance sheets, and log books; writing injury reports, environmental reports, and maintenance charts
- Monitoring and running analog, electronic, or computerized control panels
- Maintaining process equipment and components
- Controlling and supervising process operations; operating a central control room; carrying out process control procedures
What Preparation and Training Do You Need?
- Secondary school diploma; math and science credits an asset
- Completion of a 4,600-hour apprenticeship, including a combination of on-the-job and in-school training
What's Your Future as a Process Operator - Food Manufacturing (246T)?
- Apprentices generally start in candy, food, or beverage packaging plant
- Apprenticeship graduates well-positioned to move into management or supervisory positions in various workplaces
Wage Rate
Apprentice wage increases with skill and experience. Fully qualified workers earn an average of $20.00-$25.00 per hour.
Self-Rating
Process Operator: Food Manufacturing (246T)
| Ask Yourself: | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|
| Do you have good manual dexterity, an eye for detail, and enjoy working with your hands in creative ways? | ||
| Do you enjoy working with your hands using a variety of hand and power tools? Are you precise in your measurements? | ||
| Can you lift 50lbs comfortably? | ||
| Are you able to follow Health & Safety guidelines? | ||
| Do you enjoy being a part of a process that creates a larger finished product? Do you enjoy seeing your finished project? | ||
| Would you enjoy interacting with site supervisors, customers, suppliers, co-workers and other tradespeople to get the job done? | ||
| Do you have excellent time-management skills? Are you an organized person? |
If you checked YES to the majority of these questions, a career as a Process Operator: Food Manufacturing (246T) may be for you!
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