Careers
WHY Western Harvest Bean?
Company Culture
Family-oriented
Purposeful
Longevity
Service-oriented
Flexibility
Community-minded
Teamwork
Advancement
Health & Wellness
Extended Health Benefits Plan
Safety Program
Employee Assistance Program
Short & Long Term Disability
Clothing Allowance
Beyond The Basics
Group Retirement Savings Plan
Company Match
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Company Paid Life Insurance
Educational Reimbursement
Ryan Boille
Seed and Safety Coordinator
Morden
What is one thing that makes you take pride in what you do?
“I take pride in our seed program. Seeding is my favorite time of year with managing the seed shed and working close with our growers. I like to try to get all seed out as fast and efficient as possible, along with no messes, no complaints, and no accidents.”
Justin Friesen
Bean Origination & Seed Sales
Plum Coulee
What is one thing that makes you take pride in what you do?
“Being part of the whole production process alongside the farmers. From putting the seed in the ground, to receiving the final production of the field.”
Job Listings
Full-time • Plum Coulee, MB
Job description
Quality Assurance Specialist/Plant Operator will be responsible for Western Harvest Bean’s food safety and food quality programs. This person will also assist in a dry bean processing plant helping to receive, process, package or ship dry beans.
Job Responsibilities:
- Oversees company’s food safety and food quality program. .
- Develops and implements inspection criteria and procedures for products throughout processing cycle. Manages inspections and testing, reviewing results for Safe Quality Food standards compliance.
- Works with management to improve product processing, using the tools of process improvement and statistical process control.
- Remains current on all regulatory changes and requirements.
- Oversees process for successful renewal of quality certifications; ensures programs and practices meet all required certification criteria. .
- Works closely with management team and operations staff, addressing and resolving company quality issues and customer complaints.
- Manages all company food safety and food quality training programs and communications ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- In accordance with established procedures and acceptable standards, receives, stores, bags, and ships bean product. Loads trucks and train cars.
- May assist with shipping paperwork.
- Maintains cleanliness and organization of work area and plant.
Education and Experience: High School with a minimum 2 years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience; experience working in Agriculture or Food industries; HACCP Certification and experience working with SQF or HACCP standards helpful; valid driver’s license required.
Critical Success Factors:
- Is open and reacts positively/productively to change; willingly takes on new challenges
- Good communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to read, write and speak English.
- Good customer service skills
- Demonstrated skills in technical writing
- Troubleshooting / Problem Solving Skills
- Is a self-starter with high level of initiative; stays informed and ahead of regulatory / industry changes and trends
- Computer application savvy
- Strong organizational skills
- Works effectively in a team environment
