Job Description

Job Opportunity - Full Time - $18.00 - $20.50 / HOUR

BATCH MIXER - MIXER OPERATOR

Batch mixing of juice concentrates and other ingredients in accordance with established product formulas. Operating and overseeing the pasteurization process prior to the release of the juice product for packaging. This position requires both organizational skills & prolonged physical effort.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Adjust processing machines & equipment
• Start up & shut down machines, troubleshoot equipment
• Take samples
• Monitor instruments
• Measure weight & load ingredients following formula
• Comply with all safety procedures

Detailed Procedures to Follow:

• Consult the production schedule on the dedicated wall
• Identify which product you need to batch (name, quantity, production code, etc.)
• Pick the detailed formula sheet matching with the product to batch
• Calculate one by one the exact quantities required for each & every ingredient involved (# of liters, #of cases, #of kg, etc.)
• Calculate the amount of product that will be generated by 1 batching procedure
• Calculate how many batching cycles will be necessary to generate the total volume of product required on the formula sheet
• Add up the numbers for each ingredient (up to 13 ingredients involved), in order to obtain the final volume needed for each of them
• Provide instructions to the helper to collect all ingredients from the staging areas (in the railway section, the cooler, in the batching areas, etc.)
• Measure, weigh, and portion each ingredient collected

• After preparing all ingredients & portions, collect formula documents to input instructions in central monitoring computer / control panel
• Input & set temperature on the panel
• Input & select designated batching tank on the panel
• Input & select required amount of water to use, select the command on the panel to release water into the tank
• Monitor the ingredients, as ingredients have to be added one after the other, carefully respecting the instructions & timing on the formula sheet
• Input & select required additional amount of water, select the command on the panel to release additional water into the tank
• Make sure the mixing tank OR the blending tank is processing ingredients
• Monitor timing according to the formula sheet
• Supervise the collection of sample & coordinate with Quality Control Lab for verification, testing, and approval
• Collect formal & written approval from the Quality Technician and save the records
• Release the content of the batching tank that has been approved into the sterilizer

• Participate in daily sanitation of the tanks
• Perform cleaning procedures & CIP by following supervisor\xe2\x80\x99s instructions
• Complete all required traceability documents & QA documentation
• Observe all Safety rules and promote a safe working environment with team members
• Maintain strict GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)
• Comply the Company\'s Integrated Management Systems which includes, but is not limited to Production, Quality, Food Safety & GMP
• Other duties as assigned

PROFILE:

• Attention to details is critical
• Aptitude for numbers and have basic computer skills
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. bags, ability to perform physically demanding work and to multi Task
• Ability to work in an environment with variable temperatures (2 Celsius degrees in the cooler, 35 Celsius degrees in the machine room)
• Ability to stand on your feet for long periods of time
• Ability to work in a team environment with minimal supervision
• Ability to work in a fast \xe2\x80\x93 paced environment and have demonstrated problem solving skills
• Good Mechanical and Technical Aptitude and ability to troubleshoot equipment
• Ability to learn multiple pieces of operating equipment
• Previous related process/batching experience is an asset
• Valid Fork truck license is an asset
• You must be willing to work any shift pattern assigned to you

EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS :

• Salary rate : $18.00 - $20.50 / hour, depending on experience & profile
• Type of contract : Full Time Permanent \xe2\x80\x93 42 hours a week \xe2\x80\x93 12 hours shifts
• Work shifts : rotation of 15 days of Day Shift ( 7 am to 7 pm ) and then 15 days of Night Shift ( 7 pm to 7 am)
• Starting date : As soon as possible

The position is based in Etobicoke, in Toronto West end (nearest major intersection is Gardiner Expressway & Kipling Avenue).

Our site is served by two TTC transit bus lines, running 7 days a week, all day (12 min bus ride to Kipling subway, 15 min bus ride to Islington station).

WHY IS THIS THE IDEAL JOB FOR YOU :

• Comfort to work in a stable & thriving company, with modern fully automated production lines and plenty of opportunities to develop your expertise / reinforce your skills
• Certitude to have weekends off every other week, so you can enjoy family time
• Guaranty to always have at least 2 days off back to back, so you can have sleep recovery
• Fairness of night shifts repartition by rotation, so you can maintain an active social life
• Compatibility of working hours with public transit service time (7:00 to 19:00 or 19:00 to 7:00), so you can commute easily
• Commuting only 3 days to 4 days a week for your full-time shift, decreasing transit & gas expenses, saving your hard-earned money

HOW TO APPLY:

Send resume at

OR Apply online here

• Provide full name, email address, phone number, postal address on the resume
• Mention job opportunity reference # : Batch Mixer
• Job opportunity open on : February 12, 2019
• Deadline for application : February 18, 2019
• Number of available positions : 3

Successful candidates will be required to provide photo ID, banking details, and valid SIN # for hiring process.

ABOUT YA YA FOODS :

Ya YA Foods Corp. is a dynamic beverage and liquid food manufacturer. With over 30 years experience, we have evolved into a versatile manufacturer and co-packer of a variety of low acid beverages, high acid beverages and liquid food items.

We manufacture and co-pack products for mid-size to large global multi-national companies. Today, our product lines include juices, broth, plant-based beverages, sports drinks, dairy based drinks, and smoothies. Our 13 automated production lines process more than 310 millions units every year.

We are a family owned Canadian business and we instill pride in everything we do. Our operations are successfully growing, and we are looking for new talents to reinforce and develop our business.

Apply today and be a part of our team, delivering exceptional manufacturing services and food products to top\xe2\x80\x93notch clients all across North America.

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