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General Labour

BrantfordOnsiteFull TimePosted 19 days ago

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Required skills

  • General Labour
  • manufacturing environment
  • English
  • organization skills
  • minimal supervision
  • team environment
  • lock out tag out
  • safety rules
  • line operation
  • quality checks

Nice to have

  • food production environment
  • HACCP

Role summary

Flora Food Canada Inc. is seeking a General Labourer for their Brantford, Ontario facility. This full-time, onsite position offers a pay rate of $20.25/hr and operates on a 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM shift. The General Labourer will be responsible for safe operation of manufacturing lines, ensuring product quality and quantity, performing quality checks, troubleshooting production issues, and maintaining a clean work environment in compliance with GMP Standards. Key duties include machine operation, material supply management, cleaning, documentation, and participation in TPM and 5S activities. The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of manufacturing experience, preferably in food production, with knowledge of GMP and HACCP, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

About the position

Location: Brantford, Ontario

Salary :$20.25/hr.

Shift: 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM

So, what does it take to be successful in this role?

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 TM’s 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.

Core Responsibilities:

  • Operate machines and keep watch for any malfunction. Is responsible for maintaining quality and quantity of products as set by Quality Assurance and Packaging Production Standards.
  • Inspect product according to quality standards.
  • Troubleshoot production issues as required. For serious abnormalities liaise with maintenance or Supervisors to ensure timely resolution.
  • Maintain a high degree of personal hygiene and keeps work area in a clean and sanitary condition in compliance with GMP Standards.
  • Ensure an adequate material supply is always on the line (labels, inserts, corrugate, glue) and that all machines are properly loaded.
  • Clean case coder printing heads and replenish coder ink as required.
  • Change the case coder message and labels during changeovers
  • Clean and sanitize the line as needed.
  • Maintain close communication with other employees as required to ensure continuous operation of the line.
  • Complete all required documentation including but not limited to downtime reporting and entries in core.
  • Ensure all operational startup/ shutdown checklists are completed.
  • Ensure that all machines’ safety guards are in place and operational.
  • Complete Poka QA metal detector and weight checker checks as required.
  • Remove/add trays from the Robot exit belt as required.
  • Participate in all TPM training and apply this knowledge to the daily job duties and responsibilities.
  • Move packaging material as required using a walkie stacker/pump truck.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Other duties as assigned.

    • Minimum Requirements:

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

    • “Flora Food Canada Inc. welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process”

    We understand your resume might not be up to date and recommend that you apply with what you have or your LinkedIn Profile. Flora Food Group 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.

    Flora Food Group 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 Flora Food Group. We prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or other personal characteristics.

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