Department: Powder Packaging
Reports to: Production Supervisor
Schedule: Flexible as needed/min hours (20hr/week)
Status: Part-Time
The starting pay range for the role is $29.98 – $37.56.
Job Scope:
Reporting directly to the Production Supervisor, the scope of this position involves providing coverage to all aspects of the powder packaging operation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Responsible for operating and troubleshooting the Avapac System
- Set up and operate filling and packaging equipment
- Complete and document GMPs, MSS and HACCP related items pertaining to equipment and environmental cleaning.
- Operate automated equipment including Robotic Stacker and Stretch Wrapper
- Record detailed production reports
- Food Safety & Quality responsibility as outlined in SOPs & other training materials provided and accurate record keeping
- Attend prescribed courses and training as required
- Other tasks as assigned
Qualifications:
- Minimum high school diploma and/or relevant food processing experience
- Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), including excellent sanitary habits and possess knowledge of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP)
- Forklift licence, scissor lift would be an asset
- Good communication skills, including written and verbal
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Ability to be flexible in terms of shift work, weekends and Holidays as well as perform other duties as required.
- Physically capable of performing the demands of the job and ability to multi-task
- Computer skills would be an asset
- Mechanical aptitude and solid troubleshooting ability
Working Environment:
Regular exposure to noise, odour, chemical hazards, hazardous machines, moving objects (forklifts) and frequent interruptions. Regular exposure to dust. Occasional exposure to extreme temperatures.
Physical Demands:
Standing and walking for considerable length of time. Moderate lifting of materials up to maximum 35 kg
Gay Lea Foods is a Canadian, dairy farmer‑owned co‑operative with a clear purpose: to enrich life with dairy. Founded in 1958, the co‑operative produces high‑quality dairy products while creating lasting value for farming families, meaningful opportunities for employees, and positive impact in communities across Canada. As a co‑operative, Gay Lea Foods believes that when the business succeeds, its members, people, and communities should succeed along with it. To learn more, visit gaylea.com.
Gay Lea Foods is an equal-opportunity employer and values diversity in our workplace.
Reasonable accommodation is available upon request throughout our recruitment and selection process.
Gay Lea Foods may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support aspects of the recruitment process, including screening and assessment.
We are currently accepting applications for this open position.
Thank you for your interest in Gay Lea Foods.
Wishing you all the best with your career search!
Pay: $29.98-$37.56 per hour
Work Location: In person
