Mixing Operator - Afternoon Shift

GRIFFITH FOODS

Griffith Foods is a global manufacturer of food products. We provide a wide range of taste and texture components for food industry customers throughout the world. Our products include seasoning blends, dry mixes, coating systems, dough blends, crumbs, flavors, sauces and food bases that are used in an extensive variety of application from snack foods and processed meat and poultry to ready meals. Our customers include food processors, restaurant operators and grocery retailers. While our name may not be familiar to consumers, our products are key components of foods offered by many of the world’s best-known companies.

Mixing Operator - Afternoon Shift

Major Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Keeps work area sanitary and safe.
• Makes up Quality Samples of every batch, delivers to the Quality Department or arranges for collection as required.
• Communicates internally with other departments for the purpose of gathering materials, discrepancies and maintaining inventories.
• Checks that all ingredients as required on formulae are present.
• Checks and obtains required materials from mixing and staging area, using a low rider.
• Carries out duties according to procedures and work instructions covering the tasks relating to the position’s function as outlined in the department’s quality manual, in accordance with Griffith Management System requirements.
• 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.
• Communicates with team leader when material is short or missing.
• Reports directly to the Mix Plant Supervisor, of Griffith Foods Canada on an ongoing basis and communicates all relevant matters pertaining to Operations.
• Follows Good Manufacturing Practices, maintains extensive knowledge of raw materials.
• Communicates with previous and next shift to ascertain what is in production, obtains production schedule from Team Leader.
• Understands and follows all security policies.
• Intermittent heavy lifting required (tilting 45-gallon drums). Hand scooping, bending, walking, and standing for most of the day.
• Loads materials as per formula instructions into ribbon blender; checks that all weights are correct.
• Locates and combines ingredients according to manufacturing formulae and production schedule.

Requirements:

• Ability to communicate effectively
• Shows personal commitment and acts to continuously to improve
• High school diploma
• Works cooperatively with others on the team and other departments
• Previous experience in a food manufacturing environment is considered an asset

What We Offer(*):

Health and Group Benefits (100% of premiums paid by Griffith foods)

Education reimbursement program

Life event recognition and on the job recognition

Generous defined contribution retirement plan

Career development and growth opportunities

Annual wellness allowance

Annual incentive

• Please note that terms and conditions apply

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Griffith Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within our workforce. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability, please let us know at the time of your scheduled interview.

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