The Role and Candidate:
Reporting directly to the Production Supervisor, the scope of this position involves all aspects of plant labour in a food production environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Operate and troubleshoot the automated equipment used in the ice cream manufacturing
- Set up and operate filling and packaging equipment
- Maintain safe, efficient operations while producing safe and high-quality products
- Accurately follow prescribed procedures ensuring efficient and quality output
- Complete and document GMPs and HACCP related items pertaining to equipment and environmental cleaning
- Communicate any food safety issues to the Management team
- Record detailed production reports
- Provide relief coverage for other operators/plant helpers as required
- Food Safety & Quality responsibility as outlined in SOPs & other training materials provided and accurate record keeping
- Other duties as assigned by Management
Qualifications & Competencies:
- 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 would be an asset
- Good communication skills, including written and verbal
- Ability to be flexible in terms of shift work and perform other duties as required
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Physically capable of performing the demands of the job and ability to multi-task
- Mechanical aptitude and trouble shooting ability
Physical Demands:
Standing and walking for extended length of time and frequent lifting of materials to a maximum weight of 25 kg.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00-$25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
Schedule:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Tillsonburg, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
