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JOIN OUR WINNING TEAM!
The Great Canadian Meat Company has been producing high quality meat snacks including Pepperoni Sticks and Beef Jerky for over 30 years! We are the Canadian Meat Stick leader with a portfolio of award-winning meat snacks which are locally made and hardwood smoked in Whitby, ON using the best Canadian ingredients.
Our Manufacturing Team, based in Whitby ON is seeking a Smokehouse/Drying Operator with strong food processing experience to join our manufacturing team and help us continue to create Canada’s best tasting meat snacks! This position is responsible for the safe and effective operation of smokehouses and drying rooms and delivering 4P’s of Performance, Perfect Product, Champion People while ensuring a culture of health and safety.
At the Great Canadian Meat Company, we’re driven by a strong set of values that guide everything we do. From the way we make our products to how we serve our customers
- Look After the Customer - We go above and beyond to make sure they’re taken care of every step of the way.
- Get the job done - We live up to our commitments.
- Hustle - Every day, we bring energy, determination, and a can-do attitude to everything we do.
- One Team - We work together and support one another. We win as ONE TEAM.
Industry-Leading Compensation
- Competitive Wages
- Full Benefits package (including vision, dental, prescriptions, travel)
- Paid vacation – 2 weeks
- Continue to build your capabilities through training and development
Shift:
- Weekdays- 10 hours rotation shifts between morning and evening shift.
- Weekend - Some weekends are required.
Career Growth: Opportunities for a path to supervisory roles.
Training Programs: Includes skill development and certifications like GMP
Key Responsibilities:
We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Operator to join our team in the dry snacks processing industry. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring efficient operation, with a focus on preparing the meat for packaging. This position requires a strong understanding of food safety standards, meat drying and mechanical knowledge to maintain equipment and ensure high-quality output.
Drive Performance KPIs
- Operate and monitor the smokehouse and drying room equipment to ensure optimal processing of meat products.
- Achieve daily and weekly production schedules
- Coordinate with other departments (such as maintenance, processing, packaging, and quality control) to troubleshoot and resolve any equipment or production issues and ensure a smooth workflow.
- Report any major production or equipment issues to supervisors / management and suggest process improvements.
- Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of smokehouse and drying room equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation.
- Work closely with the production team to meet daily production goals and maintain high product quality standards.
- Assist with troubleshooting equipment issues and collaborate with maintenance staff for repairs as needed.
Perfect Product Every Time
- Monitor the smoking and drying processes to achieve the desired product characteristics and quality.
- Maintain accurate records of processing parameters, including temperature logs, water activity measurements, and production outputs.
- Monitors safe food production to ensure Health & Safety, HACCP and GMP procedures are met.
- Conduct regular checks of Critical Control Points (CCPs), including water activity levels and cooking temperatures, to ensure compliance with food safety standards.
- Follow all safety protocols and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) to maintain a clean and safe work environment.
Champion People
- Promote a positive team environment and address any personnel issues promptly and professionally.
- Train and mentor team members on Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), machine operation, and safety protocols
- Ensure all team members are following safety protocols, maintaining a clean workspace, and adhering to company policies.
Other
- Be trained in other areas and roles to be able to act as a backup as required
- Other duties as assigned
Work Environment
- Fast paced
- Temperature controlled
- Must be able to lift 25-50 lbs
What you’ll bring
- 3+ years working in a HACCP approved food or beverage manufacturing facility
- Experience in the food processing or meat drying industry is highly desirable.
- Strong mechanical knowledge to troubleshoot and maintain production equipment effectively.
- Understanding food safety regulations and best practices in sanitation.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment while maintaining attention to detail.
- Strong communication skills: giving and receiving information, including listening, speaking, observing, and empathizing
- Responsible and result oriented
- Must be able to work collaboratively in a team
- Completion of high school or equivalent
- Must be able to read and write in English and fill out relevant work documents
- Available to work any day and any shift of the week, and some weekends to meet business requirements
To apply for this position, please forward your resume.
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome diversity in our workplace.
We appreciate applications from all interested individuals; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.50-$24.00 per hour
Expected hours: 35 – 48 per week
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Store discount
- Vision care
Experience:
- food or beverage production: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
