Mixing Operator - Weekend Shift (7:00am to 3:00pm)

Saturday and Sunday Day Shift.

Major Responsibilities:

• Locates, combines and cross check ingredients according to manufacturing formulae and production schedule.
• Basic trouble shooting.
• Uses ERP program for issuing material consumed.
• Use controls and indicators and control panel to make the mix following manufacturing instructions.
• Keeps work area sanitary and safe.
• Follows Good Manufacturing Practices, maintains extensive knowledge of raw materials.
• Checks that all ingredients as required on formulae are present.
• Repetitive heavy lifting required (tilting 45-gallon drums).  Hand scooping, bending, walking, and standing the entire shift.
• Communicates internally with other departments for the purpose of gathering materials, discrepancies and maintaining inventories.
• Communicates with previous and next shift to ascertain what is in production, obtains production schedule from Team Leader.
• Checks and obtains required materials from mixing and staging area, using a low rider frequently.
• Loads materials as per formula instructions into ribbon blender; checks that all weights are correct.
• Completes the production and travel sheet, ensures mixer #, time, packaging, screen size is correct, obtains sign off and delivers the product to the take-off floor.
• Makes up Quality Samples of every batch, delivers to the Quality Department or arranges for collection as required.
• Ensures blender is cleaned after each mix, using the rubber paddle or allergen wash, and ensuring that the physical lock is in place. 
• Ensures safety procedures are fulfilled throughout the daily processes and at the end of each shift and work area cleaned thoroughly. 
• Operate forklift as required.
• Other duties may be required as assigned.

What to Expect: 

• Paid top-up for Pregnancy, Parental and Compassionate Care leave. 
• Expanding global organization with career development and growth opportunities.
• Competitive wages with excellent benefits coverage (100% of premiums paid by Griffith Foods).
• Extra earning potential with options to work overtime.
• Diverse and inclusive workforce with an excellent work culture with companywide events and committees with the chance to get involved and make a difference. 
• Generous Pension with RRSP/TFSA/RESP plan participation.
• Education reimbursement program.
• Uniforms/PPE provided in addition to safety boots program.
• Free Wellness Portal supporting financial, mental, physical, and social needs.
• Annual wellness allowance, company subsidized cafeteria, free parking and so much more!

*Please note that terms and conditions apply.  

What Will You Bring? 

• High school diploma – Required.

• Previous experience in a food manufacturing environment is considered an asset.
• Knowledge of basic mathematical foundations – Required.
• Physical requirements: requires lifting of up to 25 kg on a regular basis.
• ERP experience preferred.