Full job description
Location: Scarborough, Ontario.
Vacancy Status: Replacement
Hourly Rate: $21.00
About Us:
Tradition Fine Foods Ltd. is a second-generation family-owned company founded in 1982, based in Scarborough, Ontario. We are a market leader in thaw and serve baking technology, specializing in frozen sweet goods like muffins, croissants, and pastries for retail, foodservice, and contract manufacturing. We are known for our high-quality products, innovation, and advanced manufacturing capabilities.
Our vision is “to provide an unparalleled manufacturing solution experience to the world’s leading food companies and brands”. We have close to 180,000 sq feet of leading-edge bakery production space, in which we produce exceptional bakery products including bars, croissants, pastries, muffins, and brownies for retail and foodservice customers.
Our team creates outstanding value for our customers through innovative solutions, collaborative partnerships, and leading-edge technology, which separates us from other co-manufacturers. We are passionate leaders who love to win, care about our customers and our team members, and take exceptional pride in delivering with excellence in everything we do!
Why Join Us:
Tradition offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, life, and disability), alongside a commitment to professional growth and career progression. Employees gain access to an RRSP employer match after three months and enjoy unique time-off perks, including four annual personal days and a paid day off for their birthday.
Position Summary:
We are seeking a dedicated Mixer to join our dynamic team at Tradition Fine Foods in Canada. As the Mixer, you are responsible for preparing the mix as per the recipe and loading it into the production Line for baking.
Essential Functions:
- Verify the availability of all required ingredients, spices and materials prior to production.
- Confirm the lot numbers and expiry dates of all raw materials before use to ensure traceability and compliance with food safety standards
- All the information must be registered on the batch sheet or WMS (Warehouse Management System)
- Prepare doughs and batters for pastry or sweet goods according to standardized recipes and customer specific requirements
- Accurately measure, scale and mix ingredients following approved production formulas
- Follow proper ingredient sequencing and mixing procedures to maintain product consistency and quality.
- Monitor and control mixing times, speeds and stages throughout the batching process
- Analyze dough consistency, texture and structure to ensure they met product specifications
- Verify and record temperature ranges of batter/dough as specified on the batch sheet. All information must be registered on batch sheet or WMS
- Ensure finished batches meet established quality standard before releasing them to production
- Report any deviations from recipe specifications, temperature ranges, consistency standards or quality criteria to the Lead Hand or Supervisor immediately.
- Train and mentor new hires on mixing, batching procedures, equipment operation, quality checks, safety standards and anything related to the job.
- Maintain a clean and organized work area in compliance with GMP
- All other duties as may be assigned from time to time
- Must be available to work on rotational shifts and the occasional weekends.
Health and Safety:
- Conduct all Job Tasks in a Safe and Responsible manner.
- Participate in all Health and Safety, GMP and HACCP training as required.
- Report any accidents, incidents and unsafe/hazardous conditions to your leadhand/supervisor.
- Report any damages of property and machinery to your leadhand/supervisor.
- Ensure that you understand how and when to use the Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE) that is located in your work area.
- Ensure you comply with OHSA, WSIB, MOL regulations and/or laws that govern “workers” responsibilities in the workplace and Comply with Tradition Fine Foods Ltd. Safety Rules and Good Manufacturing Practices, and HACCP Programs
Physical Demands:
- Heavy lifting is required up to 45 lbs.
- May be required to stand for long periods of time
- May engage in bending, stooping or squatting
- Must be able to work in tight or enclosed spaces
- Constant use of both hands, with frequent wrist rotation and flexing, occasional forceful gripping.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- 1 – 3 years of experience as a mixer (preferably in manufacturing).
- Good command of English – written and verbal.
- Able to read and understand measurements, follow directions – verbal & written in English.
- Is a demonstrated team player and can also work independently.
- Able to follow GMP and HACCP instructions.
Disclosure of AI Use: Please be advised that artificial intelligence tools are used to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position.
Interview Process: If you are interviewed for this position, you will be notified of your hiring status (whether a decision has been made) within 45 days of your last interview.
We are committed to creating accessible environments for our team members, candidates and customers. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of application and employment processes.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Scarborough, ON M1L 3Z5: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Are you able to read and understand measurements and follow directions in verbal and written English?
Experience:
- Batch Mixing: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
