In a career with Avena you can look forward to:

• Being a part of team committed to building an innovative and diverse culture
• Supporting your growth through professional development, training, and recognition programs
• Competitive compensation which includes benefit programs such as: Health, Dental, Life, Retirement Savings, Employee and Family Assistance Program and more!
• We offer additional benefits for extras!  Take advantage of our Health Spending Account for additional expenses like more expensive glasses.  Or the Wellness Account that covers recreational items like gym membership, running shoes, etc.

If you'd like to join a team that is collaborative, hardworking and provides opportunities for growth.  Please apply.

Avena Foods is actively seeking an Oat Cleaning Plant Operator (Night Shift) to join our team at Rowatt, SK.  Reporting directly to the Operations Manager, this position is responsible for inspecting incoming grain and ensuring the grain meets Avena’s quality specifications.  Additionally, this position is responsible for maintaining records, communicating results, making process adjustments and facilitating transfers of finished products to Avena oat mills.  This position works in collaboration with the Cleaning Plant Coordinator.  However, this position is expected to also work independently with minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities

1.      Collect and organize incoming truck delivery samples.

2.      Conduct tests on incoming oats and interpret results against company specifications.

3.      Make process adjustments to ensure cleaned oats meet specifications.

4.      Record and communicate test results to Cleaning Plant Coordinator.

5.      Prepare information for grain settlements, ensuring records accurately reflect the correct weight, moisture, and contamination content.

6.      Maintain a clean working environment that complies with Good Manufacturing Practices and Food Safety System Certification specifications.

7.      Maintain equipment within the facility.

8.      Assist with loading outbound shipments of grain and byproducts.

9.      Compliance with Food Safety policies and procedures.

10.  Perform regular samples on product in process, send samples for analytical testing and document all data for use in Certificates of Analysis.

11.  Assist the Cleaning Plant Coordinator in completing corrective actions.

12.  Ensure that production daily package and other FSQMS records are complete and accurate. This includes follow-up on incomplete or inaccurate records by retrieving missing information, interviewing staff, and determining root cause. File all verified records and perform data entry where necessary.

13.  General cleanup inside and outside the process area.

14.  Communication and coordination with the oat mill.

15.  Other duties as required. 

Skills:

·         Knowledge of HACCP principles and prevalent food safety and quality standards is preferred.

·         Ability to multi-task, establish priorities and follow through on them.

·         Ability to work independently and in as team with minimal supervision.

·         Excellent interpersonal skills that enhance inter-departmental interactions.

·         Good logical problem-solving; Strong organizational, written, and oral communication skills.

·         Willing to be flexible on schedule; ability to meet schedules and deadlines, including overtime as required

Qualifications:

Experience in grain handling or processing

*This is a shift position which may include evenings and weekends.  You may be required to work in ambient temperatures.  This position will require manual effort such as climbing ladders/stairs lifting materials, etc..

*Employment is subject to successfully completing pre-employment checks which may include criminal record check, education verification and reference review.

*Avena is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact hr@avenafoods.com to request assistance.

*By submitting your resume, the applicant acknowledges that providing false, misleading or inaccurate information on their resume or during the interview is grounds for disqualification or dismissal.

Start Date: To be discussed

Location: Rowatt, SK

In a career with Avena you can look forward to:

• Being a part of team committed to building an innovative and diverse culture
• Supporting your growth through professional development, training, and recognition programs
• Competitive compensation which includes benefit programs such as: Health, Dental, Life, Retirement Savings, Employee and Family Assistance Program and more!
• We offer additional benefits for extras!  Take advantage of our Health Spending Account for additional expenses like more expensive glasses.  Or the Wellness Account that covers recreational items like gym membership, running shoes, etc.

If you'd like to join a team that is collaborative, hardworking and provides opportunities for growth.  Please apply.

Avena Foods is actively seeking a Manager, Food Safety and Quality Assurance to join our team at Portage la Prairie, MB.  Reporting directly to the VP, Food Safety and Quality Assurance, this role contributes to Avena’s Food Safety and Quality Management Systems (FSQMS) for pulses ingredients at its Portage facility. The Manager, Food Safety and Quality Assurance works closely with Leadership Team members and leads a team responsible for the quality and safety of Avena’s food products, working with production and sales to meet Purity Protocol & customer standards, respond to customer complaints or testing inquires, and help maintain excellent customer service.

Key Responsibilities

1. Work with senior leadership team to develop and implement Food Safety Objectives and quality policies and procedures at Avena Foods

2. Manage Human Resource issues on team including staff scheduling and allocation to projects, adherence to corporate HR policies and processes, recruitment, professional development, training and coaching, staff performance (including dealing promptly with performance deficiencies), succession planning and creation of a positive and high-performance team culture

3. Develop, Implement, Monitor and Enforce Food Safety policies and procedures for effective implementation and maintenance of all food safety & quality control programs & certifications: FSSC22000, Organic, Kosher, Non-GMO, GFCO Involved in 3rd Party Customer Audits and complete CAPAs on time.

4. Verify records that support the food safety program; ex. Temp/Humidity Control records, CCP records, OPRP’s including Kill Step Monitoring Records, Pre-op Records, GMP Audits, EB Records, QC Audits, Environmental Monitoring Program Records and take Corrective & Preventative actions if there is any deviation. Report and enter systems quality information for all corporate requirements.

5. Participate actively as a member of the Withdrawal and Food Safety Team. Lead investigations possibly related to grain quality and safety at the farm level. Propose and implement Corrective Actions and preventative measures

6. Ensure products meet regulatory and customer requirements. Help establish customer service standards and ensure quality-related standards are met. Support the sales & marketing team in various ways, including supply of information, training, response to technical inquiries, supplier approval applications, and participation in meetings and trade shows and manage relationships with quality assurance and procurement staff at customer companies. Approve labels for new customers through a label approval process. Coordinate and lead customer audits.

7. Investigate customer complaints and provide advice on claims where applicable. Investigate and write customer complaint reports, management/technical reports and customer charters as required.

8. Lead and Coordinate Food Safety Team Meetings by reporting key information to Management team and ensuring action items are closed on time. Keeping up to date with assigned tasks such as Master AP tracker, internal audits and closing Non-Conformances, Food Safety Action Items in an efficient and timely manner.

9. Train all Personnel and contractors on GMPs and key Food Safety Items and conduct on-site Annual Refresher Training. Act as a catalyst for change and improvement in performance and quality.

10. Work in partnership with the Plant Operations to ensure effective implementation and maintenance of all quality control processes and programs (GMP, HACCP, others). Ensure GMP and Corrective actions or preventative measures are carried out, including using customer complaints to identify opportunities for improvement.

11. Lead Pest Control /Sanitation Program and effectively and efficiently address any Pest or cleaning Issues within the facility by implementing best practices.

12. Oversee the quality requirements of raw materials with suppliers including supplier approvals and processes affecting quality of incoming materials.

13. Ensure Hold & Release process is functional, rational, timely and effective. Work with the Quality Assurance personnel to make sure all required product tests are executed accurately and efficiently.

14. Propose and manage operating budgets for area of responsibility.

15. Other duties as required.

Skills:

• Solid knowledge of HACCP principles and prevalent food safety and quality standards is critical. Formal training in GFSI standards preferred

• Proficient with Excel, Word, and Power Point

• Ability to multi-task, establish priorities and follow through on them.

• Ability to foster a team-based environment; can work independently and in as team with minimal supervision.

• Excellent interpersonal skills that enhance inter-departmental interactions; ability to work with diverse personality types

• Good logical problem-solving; Strong organizational, written, and oral communication skills.

• Ability to be concise and focus on key elements; to self-verify and ensure accuracy

• Lead by Example

• Willing to be flexible on schedule; ability to meet schedules and deadlines, including overtime as required

• Successful outcome for all Food Safety and Quality Management System audits by third party certifying bodies or customer FSQMS personnel

Qualifications:

Minimum B.Sc. or B.S.A or its equivalent in Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Food Science, or related Field.

*Employment is subject to successfully completing pre-employment checks which may include criminal record checks, education verification and reference review.

Start Date: To be discussed

Location: Portage la Prairie, MB

In a career with Avena you can look forward to:

·  Being a part of team committed to building an innovative and diverse culture

·  Supporting your growth through professional development, training, and recognition programs

·  Competitive compensation which includes benefit programs such as: Health, Dental, Life, Retirement Savings, Employee and Family Assistance Program and more!

·  We offer additional benefits for extras!  Take advantage of our Health Spending Account for additional expenses like more expensive glasses.  Or the Wellness Account that covers recreational items like gym membership, running shoes, etc.

If you’d like to join a team that is collaborative, hardworking and provides opportunities for growth.  Please apply.

Avena is looking for an Operator to join our team in Portage la Prairie, MB. Reporting to the Production Manager, this position is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of milling equipment at a niche market pulse processing plant. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate processing equipment and meet production goals with the ability to fine-tune and troubleshoot for optimization of production
• Organize shift activities and physically perform processing/milling, sanitation, and reporting activities
• Ensure safe, effective and efficient operation of the processing/milling equipment through following Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s)
• Ensure customer satisfaction by meeting specification and quality standards through the processing/milling
• Contribute to positive work relationships with co-workers
• Submit complete written reports for production and other administrative documents as required
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of Avena Portage operations with recommendations

 Qualifications (Education, Experience, Skills & Behaviour):

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Five years of food processing or milling experience
• Ability in food processing or milling, problem-solving, attention to detail and communicating (both verbal and written)
• Experience in establishing and maintaining working relationships with co-workers
• Good work ethic, mature judgment, personal commitment to the job and good interpersonal skills
• Physical duties include equipment operation, lifting, bending, exposure to dust/milling environment and, from time to time, ability to work on heights or in confined spaces

*This is a shift position which may include evenings and weekends.  You may be required to work in ambient temperatures.  This position will require manual effort such as climbing ladders/stairs lifting materials, etc.

*Employment is subject to successfully completing pre-employment checks which may include criminal record checks, education verification and reference review. 

*By submitting your resume, the applicant acknowledges that providing false, misleading or inaccurate information on their resume or during the interview is grounds for disqualification or dismissal.

*Avena is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact hr@avenafoods.com to request assistance.

Start Date: To be discussed

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATION IS: April 9th, 2026

Note:  Not all applicants will receive a formal interview