About us
With 6 sites in Québec, more than 700 employees, and nearly 50 years of history, Société VIA is a leader in the management of recyclable materials. With a mission focused on social inclusion, it stands out as an adapted enterprise operating through its network of sorting centers. Société VIA creates employment opportunities for people living with functional limitations, while actively contributing to environmental preservation by promoting responsible recycling practices.
Do you like seeing the concrete results of your work? At Société VIA, the production technician is at the heart of the action: optimization, precision, and collaboration to build efficient, sustainable production.
What you’ll do day to day:
Under the supervision of the Plant Manager, the production technician plays a key role in the smooth running of the recycling center’s operations. They adjust production settings, monitor operations, and support supervisors in day-to-day management. They also actively take part in continuous improvement initiatives and local projects.
Your main responsibilities:
- Monitor and adjust production settings: Use computerized interfaces to set up sorting equipment and ensure operations run smoothly.
- Support supervisors in managing operations: Provide technical support to optimize production line efficiency and keep operations running smoothly.
- Analyze performance: Track production indicators, identify variances, and suggest adjustments to improve process efficiency, and enter data into the system.
- Take part in continuous improvement: Contribute to optimizing work procedures and implementing improvements aimed at increasing the sorting center’s performance.
- Collaborate with different teams: Work closely with sorters, operators, supervisors, and managers to ensure effective coordination of operations.
- Ensure compliance with health and safety standards: Make sure best practices are followed and report any risky situation.
- Participate in local projects: Contribute to innovation and efficiency initiatives implemented within the center.
What we’re looking for in you:
- DEP in production equipment operation, manufacturing, industrial engineering (an asset), combined with at least one year of relevant experience
- Any combination of relevant experience (3 years or more)
- Technical skills: Comfortable with computerized equipment management systems and able to analyze production data.
- Interpersonal skills: Team spirit, strong communication skills, and the ability to collaborate with various stakeholders and people with limitations.
- Autonomy and initiative: Ability to anticipate problems, propose solutions, and optimize processes.
What we offer you:
- Day shift (7:00 AM to 3:30 PM);
- 100% on-site work (Québec plant);
- Competitive salary that properly recognizes your experience;
- Vacation + 6 sick days + 2 wellness days + 12 statutory holidays;
- Robust group insurance (with telemedicine) to take care of you and your family;
- Group RRSP with employer contributions of up to 6%;
- Events and activities throughout the year;
- A dynamic, respectful work environment;
- Free coffee and fruit to start your day off right.
Come put your talents to work while contributing to a company that truly makes a difference!