ABOUT ACADIAN SEAPLANTS LIMITED
Do you want to work for a company with engaged and passionate employees who lean every day? Now, imagine working for a company where you can positively impact the health and growth of all living things while protecting the environment. That’s what the employees of Acadian Seaplants are proud to do every day. For more than 20 consecutive years, Acadian Seaplants Limited has secured the designation as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies!
Acadian Seaplants Limited (‘ASL’) is a fully integrated bio-tech manufacturer of premium seaweed products for plants, animals, and people. For over 40 years, we have demonstrated our commitment to science, sustainability, community and high-quality results for customers through our practices and approach to harvesting, managing, and cultivating marine resources. Our eco-friendly and eco-efficient products are exported to over 80 countries around the world, delivering excellence in every product. For more information, visit www.acadianseaplants.com.
Acadian Seaplants employs 470+ people in 20+ countries and manages five processing facilities in Atlantic Canada, Ireland and Scotland. Sustainably harvested wild and custom cultivated seaweeds are processed into technical products for global horticultural/agricultural, animal feed, health & beauty and food service industries.
Our innovative culture begins with our people who play a key role in delivering our core values of Safety, Teamwork and Value Creation! At ASL, compensation is more than just about salary. It includes benefits, performance, and recognition, as well as career opportunities and professional development. We promote a culture where people feel engaged!
PROFILE
The Boom Truck Operator is responsible for the weighing and transportation of marine plants from/to cultivation tanks as per weekly schedule, as well as the performance of routine maintenance on the Boom Truck. RELATIONSHIPS
The Boom Truck Operator reports to the Harvest/Sanitation Supervisor. The position will work closely with other Operators(s) and with the Pond Technicians, Pond Cleaners, and Wet Processing Supervisor. Establishment of a harmonious working relationship with all Cultivation, Processing, Maintenance, Quality Assurance and Accounting personnel on the site is essential.
ACCOUNTABILITIES
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
· Participate in the implementation of HACCP, GMP and SPC systems and ensure all operations are managed in a way acceptable in a food grade environment.
· Coordinate activities with the Harvest/Sanitation Supervisor, Pond Technicians, Cultivation Lead Hands, Wet Processing Supervisors, and Preventative Maintenance.
· Conduct routine inspections of Boom Truck, scale and Harvest Bins.
· Notify Maintenance department of major maintenance items so service can be performed.
· Ensure proper maintenance of equipment for safe and effective operations.
· Ensure all protocols and procedures related to the weighing and transportation of plants is carried out promptly, effectively and safely with minimal cross contamination in order to meet the budgeted production, quality and cost objectives.
· Ensure the weighing and transportation of plants from/to the cultivation tanks is conducted according to the weekly Moss Movement in a timely, accurate manner.
· Achieve accurate weights with required drip times.
· Accurately record all weights and distribute information to Accounting in a timely manner.
· Participate in JOHSC as required.
· Support the company’s vision and policies regarding Health & Safety, Corporate Culture, Continuous Improvement, and Environmental Management by displaying the appropriate behaviours and leadership towards meeting the company’s objectives in these areas.
· Other duties as required.
· High School completion.
· Boom Truck Experience is an asset. Boom Truck certification is not required.
If this job sounds like it was made for you, we’d like to meet you.
Pay: $20.00-$22.37 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Employee assistance program
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Barrington, NS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- class 5 drivers license (required)
Work Location: In person
