Production Operator II

Aspire Bakeries is a North American baking company with a leadership position in specialty frozen baked goods. Formed from leading bakery companies, its innovative food portfolio includes breads, artisan breads, buns, cookies, donuts, muffins and pastries from beloved brands like La Brea Bakery®, Otis Spunkmeyer®, and Oakrun Farm Bakery®. With 14 bakeries in North America, we are committed to driving innovation, predicting upcoming consumer trends and flavors, and exceeding our customers’ expectations. Aspire Bakeries champions the values of Integrity, Ownership, Customer Focus, Creativity and Care to help us deliver on People Safety, Food Safety, Quality and Collaboration.

Position
Prescaler, Building 4

Location
Ancaster, ON

Reporting to:
Production Supervisor and Leadhand

Position Purpose 
To ensure all minor, inclusion, and liquid ingredients are screened and scaled accurately

Key Accountabilities
Ensuring food quality along with standard productivity

Responsibilities

• Responsible for start-up, picking up formulas, and review mixing schedule
• Ensure all variances to formulas are noted and reported to Leadhand and Supervisor
• Visually check all ingredient bins prior to start-up
• Check, maintain and document product weights throughout the shift
• Document all ingredients used throughout shift
• Document lot numbers of all ingredients used 
• Ensure proper documentation, labelling, and cleanliness of ingredient bins
• Assist mixer for clean-up
• Arrive to work on time and with all tools to perform tasks
• Scale ingredients accurately according to current and up-to-date formulas
• Assist with the loading of ingredients into the mixer
• Ensure scaling and mixing area is neat and clean
• Work closely with mixer and Leadhand
•  Inform Leadhand and Supervisor of any quality issues immediately
• Leave work area clean and organized throughout and at the end of shift
• Ensure that all employees are aware of their responsibilities specific to food safety, legality and quality
• Adhere to all applicable job procedures as outlined in SOP manual
• Adhere to GMPs and Health and Safety rules as outlined in employee handbook
• Adhere to food safety practices and ensure they are being followed
• Must be available to assist in other positions/departments as required
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• Must work with speed and accuracy to keep up with the production process
• Service oriented --- high need to please
• Level headed -- does not overreact under stress
• Effective communicator
•  Punctual, team player
• Must be dependable
• Written English Skills required 
• Must have excellent attendance and work habits
• Meet physical demands of the job including bending, walking, standing
• Ability to lift 88 lbs, on a regular basis, throughout the shift
• Flexibility around shift work is required with availability for overtime hours as needed
• Computer skills
• Trained on operation of electric pump truck
• GMP and safety awareness

Education, Technical Qualifications, Experience and Competencies Proficiency Level

Required

• N/A

Preferred

• High school diploma or equivalent

Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The majority of work in the bakery requires employees to stand on their feet for the entire  8-12 hour shift 
• Physical demands may also include reaching, bending, walking, lifting (up to a maximum of 50lbs) and performing repetitive actions
• Please refer to the PDA for all physical requirements of this position

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• ASPIRE BAKERIES Limited is a 24 hour/ 7 day manufacturing operation
• The temperature of the environment within the production area can range from 58 - 80 degrees Fahrenheit depending on the department  
• The production areas are often loud, exceeding 85 decibels, due to the machinery that is running; earplugs are required to be worn while in the bakery at all times
• Depending on position, some employees may be exposed to dust; dust masks and respirators are available if required

We thank each applicant for taking the time and effort to submit your resume, however, only candidates to be interviewed will be contacted. Our organization is committed to promoting the independence, dignity, integration, and equality of opportunity of persons with disabilities by ensuring the accessibility of our facilities and services. Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment and selection process. Applicants need to make their required accommodations known in advance.