Gay Lea Foods is a proud Canadian owned dairy food and beverage company with a robust portfolio that includes 7 established brands such as Gay Lea Butter, Nordica Cottage Cheese, Ivanhoe Cheese, Salerno Cheese and Hewitt’s Dairy. Our wide range of products are sold in Retail, Foodservice, Industrial, Co-pack and Export markets, developed and produced out of our 13 manufacturing facilities in Ontario and Alberta.
Delivering high quality and innovative products - from the consumer favourite Spreadables and North America’s first Smooth™ Cottage Cheese, to Nothing But Cheese™, an innovative snack made with 100% cheese, is what makes us market leaders in our categories. Our grassroots approach to business is what guides our direction and differentiates us from our competitors.
Our employees inspire our culture of excellence and entrepreneurship. We hire innovative and passionate professionals who know that greatness is achieved through people, partnerships, and acting with a business owner mindset.
For more about us visit: http://www.gaylea.com

Job Scope:
Reporting to the Production Supervisor, the scope of this position is responsible for performing general plant duties in various departments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform general plant duties, including hand packing product, palletizing cases, moving skids, etc.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment
• Provide weekend coverage as required based on production volumes
• Food Safety & Quality responsibility as outlined in SOPs & other training materials provided and accurate record keeping
• Monitor and maintain the Quality, Food Safety and SQF systems
• Attend prescribed courses and training as required

Qualifications:

• Minimum high school diploma and/or relevant dairy experience
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), including excellent sanitary habits, CIP systems and possess knowledge of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP)
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Ability to be flexible in terms of shift work and perform other duties as required
• Physically capable of performing the demands of the job and ability to multi-task
• Good communication skills, including written and verbal
• Mechanical aptitude and solid troubleshooting skills

Working Environment:
Extended exposure to dust, extreme temperatures and multiple deadlines. Frequent exposure to hazards including chemical substances, hazardous machines and moving objects. Regular exposure to noise and odour.

Physical Demands:
Standing and walking, for extended length of time. Occasional lifting of materials to a maximum weight of 20 kg.

COVID-19 Considerations:
Enhanced cleaning protocols are in place at all facilities. For safety, all employees and visitors will continue to be required to wear a company-provided mask in all manufacturing and distribution areas at Gay Lea Foods.

Gay Lea Foods is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in our workplace.

Reasonable accommodation is available upon request throughout our recruitment and selection process.
Thank you for your interest in Gay Lea Foods.
Wishing you all the best with your career search!


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