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Chemical Processing Machine Operator
Employer
Olds Softgels Ltd.Date Posted
August 20, 2026Languages
English-
Location Olds, AB
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Earnings $17.00 to $20.00 hourly (to be negotiated)
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Work Hours 40 hours per week
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Position Permanent Full Time
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Vacancies 1  Vacancy
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Closing Date Sep 03, 2026
Employer
Olds Softgels Ltd.
Languages
English
Education
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Work site environment
- Noisy
- Odours
Work setting
- Pharmaceutical processing plant
- Relocation costs not covered by employer
Tasks
- Monitor instruments on one or more chemical formulation units
- Clean and maintain work space
- Measure, weigh and load chemical ingredients following formulation cards
- Record production information
- Start up, shut down and troubleshoot equipment
- Take samples
- Perform routine chemical and physical tests of products
- Operate equipment from a control room or from control consoles located near the production units
- Adjust processing machines and equipment
- Monitor reaction processes and transfers of products in conformance with safety procedures
Computer and technology knowledge
MS Office
Security and safety
Criminal record check
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Repetitive tasks
- Handling heavy loads
- Physically demanding
- Manual dexterity
- Attention to detail
- Hand-eye co-ordination
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Standing for extended periods
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Fast-paced environment
Weight handling
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Personal suitability
- Accurate
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Team player
Screening questions
Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?
Experience
Experience an asset
Employment terms options
Day
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
Life insurance
Long term benefits
Long-term care insurance
Other benefits
- Free parking available
- Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
- Wellness program
Important notice: This job posting has been provided by an external employer.The Government of Alberta and the Government of Canada are not responsible for the accuracy, authenticity or reliability of the content.
Interest Codes
- OBJECTIVE
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Interest in operating to start up, shut down and clean equipment; may operate equipment from control rooms or control consoles located near production units
- METHODICAL
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Interest in copying to record production data, and to measure, weigh and load chemical ingredients following formulation cards; and in monitoring reaction processes and transfers of products in conformance with safety procedures
- innovative
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Interest in troubleshooting equipment, and in taking samples to perform routine chemical and physical tests of products

