General Labour (Afternoon Shift: 3Pm To 11Pm)

Are you the TA who challenges candidate requirements such as “We need someone who has at least worked with ChatGPT for 10 years, a true expert”?

Location: Brantford, ON, Canada

About The Position

This position will be based in Brantford, Canada. Above all, the General Labour is to work safely by observing all safety rules, including proper utilization of lock out tag out. The General Labour works under the direction of the Production Supervisors for the Manufacturing Department. Responsible for all aspects of line operation in accordance to established procedures, at a set pace while adhering to all safety regulations. Inspects product and completes required quality checks and necessary forms.

Operational Activities

• Participate in all TPM training and apply this knowledge to the daily job duties and responsibilities.
• Complete all required documentation including but not limited to downtime reporting and entries in core.
• Clean case coder printing heads and replenish coder ink as required.
• Move packaging material as required using a walkie stacker.
• Other on-going activities include leading 5s activities and helping push forward the overall TPM agenda. Working on focused improvements and being an active member of a cell team responsible for the overall safety, quality, waste, and efficiency of a set of lines.
• Maintain a high degree of personal hygiene and keeps work area in a clean and sanitary condition in compliance with GMP Standards.
• Inspect product according to quality standards.
• Operate machine(s), keeping watch for any malfunction. Is responsible for maintaining quality and quantity of product as set by Quality Assurance and packaging Production Standards.
• Clean and sanitize the line as needed and during changeovers.
• Change the case coder message during changeovers.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Troubleshoot production issues as required. For serious abnormalities liaise with maintenance or Supervisors to ensure timely resolution.
• Ensure that all machines’ safety guards are in place and operational.
• Maintain close communication with other employees as required to ensure continuous operation of the line.
• Ensure an adequate material supply is on the line at all times (i.e. tubs, lids, foil, glue, cartons etc.) and that all machines are properly loaded.
• Manage changeovers as necessary, including work requiring use of basic hand tools.

Problem Solving

• An awareness of how to identify, prioritize and address problems using appropriate tools and techniques that eliminate recurrence.
• Ability to make decisions when identifying in-process problems. Ability to deal with a variety of job assignments.

Environmental

• Follows proper containment and reporting procedures and escalates any environmental release as soon as they are known, this includes releases to internal drains.
• Reduce costs due to waste and minimize impact to health, safety, and the environment through working to eliminate waste and through the correct management of waste and hazardous materials.
• Must actively contribute to an eco-efficient environment including, but not limited to disposing of materials in the appropriate waste streams.

Teamwork

• Must be a good team player capable of working within a highly effective team; responsible, supportive, and able communicator. Embrace for a cultural change.

Tools and Equipment

• Cleaning supplies include but are not limited to chemical cleaning agents, towels, squeegee, brushes, dust pans, brooms, mops, etc.

About you!

Minimum Requirements

• Ability to work with minimal supervision and work well within a team environment.
• 2-3 years’ experience in manufacturing environment required; food production environment preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and organization skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and verbal.
• Must be able to lift to 50 lbs.
• GMP and HACCP knowledge

Core Responsibilities

Safety

• Wear the required PPE while performing all job duties.
• Ensure that procedures and practice adhere to safety policy and legislation.
• Required to complete and contribute to all relevant training and EWO and associated paperwork.
• Safe, licensed operation of powered industrial vehicles
• Knowledge and understanding of company safety policy and systems.
• Report all safety related issues and near misses to supervisor.

Workplace Hazards

• Full knowledge of the workplace and hazards within it.
• Work areas include conveyors and power industrial vehicles.
• Work areas include machines that start and stop automatically.
• Utilize appropriate safety and environmental procedures for people, processes, materials, products, and equipment relevant to the tasks in your area.

Quality

• Must actively contribute to all the quality related training and complete assessments.
• Prioritizes Consumer Safety by adhering to the strict Food Safety and GMP requirements set by the company and may halt activities when there is potential risk for noncompliance.
• Understands and adheres to color code.
• Report any discrepancies to the Supervisors.
• Knowledge of product quality and food safety procedures.

About Upfield!

We are Upfield, the largest plant-based consumer goods company in the world, and we believe in doing what’s right for our people, our consumers, and the planet.

We are a growth company. We have the knowledge and expertise of an established organisation with the agility, pace, and creativity of a start-up. We are the #1 producer of plant-based spreads globally, with iconic brands including Flora, Flora Plant, Rama, Blue Band, ProActiv, Country Crock and Becel. We are also a leader in plant-based cheeses and creams, having welcomed Violife into the Upfield family in 2020.

We have big ambitions, and we are looking for people with ambitions to match. People who love what they do, thrive on responsibility and are looking for career-defining opportunities. If you enjoy a challenge and a dynamic working environment, join us and we’ll give you the ownership you need to make a real impact on people’s lives and our planet.

We understand your resume might not be up to date and recommend that you apply with what you have or your LinkedIn Profile. Upfield is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workplace, we understand that you might not meet all the requirements stated in the description, but we encourage you to apply anyway. You might be the right candidate for this role or other roles. 

Upfield is an employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and equal opportunities for all. We recruit based only on values, qualifications, performance, skills, behaviours, experience, and knowledge. We ensure job advertisements are free from unintentional bias.

No personal characteristics should be a barrier to joining Upfield. We prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or other personal characteristics.