Machine Operator 1 - Toronto, Canada - Gay Lea Foods

Gay Lea Foods

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Machine Operator

Department:
Production

Reports to:
Production Supervisor

Status:
Full-time

Shift:
Continental Night shift - 6 pm to 6:15 am overtime as per business requirements

Job Scope:

Reporting to the Production Supervisor, the scope of this position involves operating the case packer, case stacker, palletizer, tape and labelling machine, scanning equipment and battery hand powered forklift equipment, as well as provides coverage in other areas of the plant.

Key Responsibilities:

Operate battery powered and hand pallet trucks
Operate Packaging Machines (ex: case packer, case stacker, palletizer, tape & Labelling equipment)
Transport packaging material to individual filler equipment including skids
Maintain all records
Scan product into the WMS system, reconcile WMS scanned data with palletizing reports.
Review and print labels for SKU's being packed.
Review production best before codes being packed
Help filling operator and fill in for them during breaks, vacations
Responsible for sanitation of area
Take daily and weekly preventive maintenance care of Forklifts
Food Safety & Quality responsibility as outlined in SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) and other training materials provided and accurate record keeping
Monitor and maintain the Quality, Food Safety and SQF systems
Cross train, and provide relief coverage on packaging machinery in other areas of the plant
Attend prescribed courses and training as required

Qualifications:

Minimum high school diploma and/or relevant dairy experience
Minimum 2 years' experience in a regulated dairy or food manufacturing environment (a definite asset)
Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), including excellent sanitary habits, CIP systems and possess knowledge of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP)
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Knowledge of computers
Ability to be flexible in terms of shift work and perform other duties as required
Physically capable of performing the demands of the job and ability to multitask
Good communication skills, including written and verbal
Mechanical aptitude and solid troubleshooting skills

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.

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

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