Job Description

Job Title: Production Worker / Candy Maker - Full Time / Part-time ( Seasonal position)

Reporting to: Production Supervisor

Wage: $15.70/hr

Position overview

The Production staff will be responsible for daily tasks of the operations to effectively plan, organize, and direct the execution of production.

Key Responsibilities

1.

Production

On a daily basis:

Paying close attention to food handling safety and quality guidelines, and following production specifications, ensure overall daily as well as individual production requirements are met

Strictly adhering to food safety guidelines and good housekeeping, ensure work areas are clean and meet all standards for cleanliness and safety

Carefully and neatly assist with product packaging, following all company specifications and using product specific packaging materials

Paying close attention to invoice details, assist with shipping

Using the packing slip as the source document, assist with receiving, ensuring all received shipments are put away neatly and into the correct location

While following all factory sanitization guidelines, ensure all equipment including machinery, smallwares, and storage containers are clean and sanitized

Accurately complete out all safety food handling logs including HACCP logs, hot and cold holding logs, cooling logs, fridge temperature logs, final cook temp logs (as appropriate), cleaning logs, and any other logs as specified by company policy

Carefully dress in the appropriate PPE and sanitary clothing including aprons, gowns, beard nets, hair nets, masks, foot coverings, etc., as required by company policy or the Supervisor

On an ongoing and/or as needed basis:

With a sense of urgency, report to a supervisor and/or remove from circulation any damaged equipment including machinery, small wares, or storage equipment

2.

Production Quality and Food Safety

On a daily basis:

Using learned best practices and established guidelines, ensure HACCP and other food safety standards are always met and escalate any issues to the supervisor in a time-sensitive manner

Using impeccable attention to detail skills, monitor production line for any food safety violations and immediately report any violations to a supervisor

On an ongoing and/or as needed basis:

Using learned best practices and established HACCP guidelines, clean and sanitize work areas on an on-going basis and at pre-scheduled times, and ensure all corresponding logs are filled out correctly

Using established HACCP guidelines, conduct sanitary and hygiene inspections, correcting actions as needed and reporting any ongoing or urgent issues to the Supervisor as soon as possible

3.

Policy, Safety and Environment

On a daily basis:

Keeping all company guidelines in mind, follow established personnel policies and report any issues to the Supervisor or the appropriate Manager

Follow all established safety policies and practices

Immediately report any unsafe conditions, accidents, or near-misses to the Supervisor or a Manager

On a monthly basis:

Using established monthly chores calendar and with great attention to detail, conduct all inspections, checks, cleaning tasks, on the facility and/or equipment, disassembling equipment and reassembling equipment according to manufacturers' guidelines and/or company specs

4.

Miscellaneous

On an ongoing and/or as needed basis:

With attention to detail, and with the appropriate level of urgency, complete any other tasks as assigned by the Supervisor or a Manager

Requirements and Personal Attributes:

Experience in food production Results-orientated and able to work both independently and within a team environment Ability to communicate effectively with others at all levels
Special Conditions:

Safety requirements on sites, protective clothing, safety glasses and headgear (Provided). Work boots ( not provided).
Employment Equity Statement

Peace By Chocolate is committed to equity in its policies and practices. We support diversity in our work environment and we ensure that applications for members of underrepresented groups are seriously considered. All qualified individuals who would contribute to the further diversification of Peace By Chocolate are encouraged to apply.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Fixed term contract, Casual, Seasonal

Pay: $15.70 per hour

Benefits:

Dental care Extended health care Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:

Antigonish, NS B2G 2X8: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Food handling: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Food Handler Certification (preferred)
Location:

Antigonish, NS B2G 2X8 (required)
Work Location: In person