Production Lead - Brampton, Canada - Skjodt Barrett Foods Inc

Skjodt Barrett Foods Inc

Verified Company

Brampton, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Skjodt - Barrett Foods is a growing leader in the North American food industry, specializing in the supply of custom developed food solutions for the world's leading retail food, foodservice and healthcare product manufacturers.

Our products are enjoyed in peoples' homes, when they dine out with their families, and when they need the important nutrition provided by the healthcare community.

We support many of the brands that consumers reach for every day. We are a fast-paced business with international customers and continual challenge.

We need smart, versatile people who can share their skills and energy with our team as we continue our success.

Job Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

Support all (batching, filling, packaging) operations in accordance with plant policies and procedures.
Train and coach operations employees for improved performance.
Assist operations supervisor to decide workstation assignments/rotations, employee training, overtime assignments, and backup for absent employees.
Assist to coordinate production startups, shutdowns, and changeovers.
Assist in production as necessary to cover breaks, absences or bottlenecks.
Verify and post packaging pallet patterns.
Accurately move, split, and report as finished pallets in the DAX system including case count and pattern.
Accurately count and return to stock all unused materials in the DAX system.
Control inventory while maintaining current cycle counts throughout the process run.
Ensure all pallet tags are accurate prior to releasing to material handlers and/or shippers & receivers.
Work with shippers & receivers to request line supplies, such as displays, mastercases, tape, hot melt.
Review and sign off on all packaging run reports.
Communicate with operations and quality personnel regarding issues that need attention including material shortages.
Promote safety in the work area by assisting others and keeping aisles clear and the work area free of debris.
Set up and operate highspeed packing and packaging machinery.
Changeover machines for new product runs.
Troubleshoot machinery when malfunctions or production stoppages occur, communicating with supervision and maintenance as necessary.
Repair, clean and perform preventative maintenance, working with maintenance technicians as necessary.
Stock line with new packaging supplies as needed.
Perform periodic quality checks to ensure packing and packaging is performed to customer specification.
Complete documentation in a legible and timely manner.
Calculate, record and dispose of defective product and packaging daily.
Assist leads and supervisors with daytoday operations of the line including WIP and breaks.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
As directed by supervisor, provide break relief for packers.
Ability to perform all the functions of a packer.
Calculate, record and dispose of defective product and packaging daily.
Communicate with supervision regarding Quality or Operations issues that need attention.
Line optimization planning and creating plans to make the lines run more efficiently
Responsible for all aspects of the line and all personnel working on that line

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED required
Proficient in Microsoft Office with emphasis on Excel
Proficient in adding subtracting and basic math
Ability to read, speak and write in English
Fork truck experience preferred
Must be able to lift 50 lbs. on a frequent basis
HOURS: 11PM 7:30AM

Personal information submitted will only be used for the purposes of the competition in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Reasonable accommodations are available during the recruitment process to job applicants with disabilities.

SKJODT-BARRETT FOODS INC. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.