Bakery Operator - Night Shift (10:15pm to 6:15am)

Bakery Operator - Night Shift (10:15pm to 6:15am)

Scarborough, ON, Canada Req #3658

Tuesday, March 11, 2025

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 applications from snack foods and processed meat and poultry to ready meals.

Major Responsibilities:

• 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 Quality System requirements.
• Participates in ensuring a safe working environment and safe working practices.
• Ensures that G.M.P. and HACCP standards are met, both personally and departmentally.
• Sets up bakery line for start-up of run.
• Continually monitors process, adjusts as required, and communicates to team members of changes made.
• Assembles pallet trays and palletizes bags on skids. Moves materials and skids with forklift truck.
• Assists in assembly and disassembly of equipment. Reports faulty equipment to Team Leader.
• Assists in set up and take-off of finished product in either IBC’s bags, as per manufacturing instructions.
• Checks weighs bags and keeps record of it, as per work instruction.
• Performs QA checks and maintains records. Consults with Team Leader for product approval.
• Makes sure all magnets and finished product Bacteriology samples are taken as required.
• Joins with all Team members in product changeovers and line clean ups.
• Maintains line in a clean and tidy, and “Inspection Ready” state at all times.
• Operates lift trucks and checks truck(s) for safe operation conditions and maintains truck in a clean condition.
• Reworks off-standard product as quickly as possible.
• Fills out all Raw Material usage and requisition documentation accurately and speedily.
• Responsible for issuing of consumed raw materials.

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.
• 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!

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.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Physical requirements: requires lifting of up to 25 kg on a regular basis.

This is a safety sensitive position, and it requires the use of an N9 NIOSH-approved fitted respirator (“N95”) or an approved alternative. Successful candidates will be required to go through appropriate fit-testing and will be required to wear an N95 while performing their duties.

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.