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.
Position Summary:
Reporting to the Mix Plant Supervisor, this role is responsible for effective and efficient daily operations of batching, material storage and movement of materials in service of Supply Chain’s overall goals of delivering customer orders on time and in full safely, in compliance with Quality standards and efficiently.
Major Responsibilities:
- Assist in requisitioning materials and de-allocating completed requisitions.
- Locate, measure, and weigh dyes or ingredients according to manufacturing formulae.
- Issue raw material and verify all lot numbers in accordance with ERP.
- Maintain inventory counts and levels.
- Locates raw materials according to manufacturing formulae and production worksheets.
- Continuous scooping all materials and label according to formulae and make it ready to be used by next department.
- Ensure all necessary paperwork is compiled and materials are ordered as required.
- Obtain required material from racks in Batching area with lift truck or hand truck.
- Deliver batched material to staging area with lift truck.
- Communicate with previous and next shift to ensure a smooth handoff for continuous production.
- Ensure empty drums are filled with appropriate raw materials.
- Keep work area, stock drums and drum dollies sanitary and safe.
- Follow material movement practices, maintain extensive knowledge of storage, movement and safe handling of goods.
- Look for ways to improve the process and work environment and help implement the improvements through the Supply Chain One Kaizen A Month program.
- Understand and follow all security, HACCP, GMP, and BRC policies and procedures.
- Ensure that the health and safety of the department at large are the first concern of daily operations.
- Follow company Food Safety Policy and ensures compliance to all Food Safety requirements.
- Operate forklift, or other equipment as required.
- Perform and assists in other functions relating to department needs when necessary.
What to Expect:
- Paid top-up for pregnancy, parental and compassionate care leave.
- Expanding global organization with career development and growth opportunities.
- Competitive wages with excellent benefits coverage (100% of premiums paid by Griffith Foods).
- Extra earning potential with options to work overtime.
- Diverse and inclusive workforce with an excellent work culture with companywide events and committees with the chance to get involved and make a difference.
- Generous Pension with RRSP/TFSA/RESP plan participation.
- Education reimbursement program.
- Uniforms/PPE provided in addition to safety boots program.
- Free Wellness Portal supporting financial, mental, physical, and social needs.
- Annual wellness allowance, company subsidized cafeteria, free parking and so much more!
- Please note that terms and conditions apply.
What Will You Bring?
- High school diploma – Required.
- Previous experience in a food manufacturing environment is considered an asset.
- Knowledge of basic mathematical foundations – Required.
- Physical requirements: requires lifting of up to 25 kg, and hand scooping on a regular basis.
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. We will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process. If you need assistance or require accommodation please contact: askhr@griffithfoods.com .
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