Milk Receiver - Teeswater, Canada - Gay Lea Foods

Gay Lea Foods

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Teeswater, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Gay Lea Foods is a proud Canadian owned dairy food and beverage company with a robust portfolio that includes 7 established brands such as Gay Lea Butter, Nordica Cottage Cheese, Ivanhoe Cheese, Salerno Cheese and Hewitt's Dairy.

Our wide range of products are sold in Retail, Foodservice, Industrial, Co-pack and Export markets, developed and produced out of our 13 manufacturing facilities in Ontario and Alberta.

Delivering high quality and innovative products - from the consumer favourite Spreadables and North America's first Smooth Cottage Cheese, to Nothing But Cheese, an innovative snack made with 100% cheese, is what makes us market leaders in our categories.

Our grassroots approach to business is what guides our direction and differentiates us from our competitors.
Our employees inspire our culture of excellence and entrepreneurship.

We hire innovative and passionate professionals who know that greatness is achieved through people, partnerships, and acting with a business owner mindset.

Reporting to the Production Supervisor, the scope of this position involves handling, receiving and unloading milk and cream shipments, as well as the blending of products per formulations.

Key Responsibilities:

Operate automated equipment through control panels
Conduct Clean in Place (CIP) and sanitize the tanks, silos and line circuits including housekeeping of the milk receiving and blending area
Take accurate and detailed production and CIP records
Perform routine manual checks of systems, valves and lines and troubleshoot as required
Conduct visual inspection of incoming bulk tankers to ensure they are clean and free of debris that may cause contamination
Blend product according to formulations and complete necessary documentation
Receive, unload and record milk and cream shipments
Troubleshooting of equipment in a fast pace environment
Work closely with quality control staff to standardize raw products efficiently and adequately for processing
Responsible for respective Critical Control Points as outlined in the facilities HACCP manual
Food Safety & Quality responsibility as outlined in SOPs & other training materials provided and accurate record keeping
Attend prescribed courses and training as required

Qualifications & Competencies:

Minimum high school diploma
Experience in a regulated dairy or food manufacturing environment considered an asset but not required
Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), including excellent sanitary habits, CIP systems and possess knowledge of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) considered an asset but not required
AZ license considered an asset but not required
Milk and cream Graders' Certificate considered an asset but not required

Working Environment:

Regular exposure to noise, odour, chemical hazards, hazardous machines and frequent interruptions. Occasional exposure to dust and extreme temperatures.

Physical Demands:

Standing and walking for extended length of time and frequent lifting of materials to a maximum weight of 25 kg.

COVID-19 Considerations:

Enhanced cleaning protocols are in place at all facilities.

For safety, all employees and visitors will continue to be required to wear a company-provided mask in all manufacturing and distribution areas at Gay Lea Foods.

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.
Thank you for your interest in Gay Lea Foods.
Wishing you all the best with your career search