Muskoka Gourmet is an established fast growing quality focused business that creates food products that are handcrafted and made the old fashion way. As an organization we rely on a team-based environment with a variety of rotating tasks. We value flexibility and ownership to do what it takes to get the job done and strive for continuous improvement every day.
Key Responsibilities
- Work on the production line in a variety of roles, including operating and cleaning equipment and production spaces.
- Weighing ingredients, staging, and blending.
- Ensure quality output that meets company standards.
- Monitor product, package appearance and package integrity at pack-off station to ensure product is packaged according to company quality standards.
- Participate in the receiving of incoming shipments.
- Complete scheduled and assigned sanitation tasks.
- Assist co-workers when necessary.
- Maximize output of packaging machine by minimizing downtime and waste.
- Ensure machine and floors are free from debris and product.
- Identify machine issues and ensure they are resolved efficiently.
- Adhere to Food Safety, Standard Operating Procedures, GMP’s (Good Manufacturing Practices) and Health and Safety policies always.
- Other reasonable duties as assigned by the Production Supervisor and/or Plant Manager.
Qualifications
- Completion of high school education or equivalent.
- 1-3 years of manufacturing experience considered an asset.
- Experience in food manufacturing preferred.
- Completed Food Handlers Certification or willing to complete certificate
- Ability to speak, read, write and basic comprehension of English.
- Good hand and manual dexterity skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to stand for long periods of time.
- Ability to lift up to 25 Kg.
- Ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
Muskoka Gourmet is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome diversity in the workplace and encourage applications from qualified candidates who reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights, Accessibility for Ontarian’s with Disabilities Act a request for accommodation will be considered throughout the hiring process.
We thank all applicants however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
Job Types: Full-time, Casual
Pay: From $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- On-site parking
Experience:
- Food processing: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Food Handler Certification (required)
Work Location: In person