Bakery Operator

CO3100 Griffith Foods Limited; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,671,000 - 82,084,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Group Benefits

Education reimbursement program

Annual incentive

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Griffith Foods is hiring a Bakery Operator in Scarborough, Ontario, onsite. You will set up bakery lines, monitor production, perform QA checks, and coordinate with teams to meet schedules. A forklift operator background and comfort with data entry are valued.

This safety-sensitive role requires NIOSH-approved respirator use as needed. Eligible candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, English fluency, and the ability to lift up to 25 kg.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to lift up to 25kg.
• Basic mathematical foundations.
• Fluent reading, writing, and speaking English with clear comprehension of instructions and memos.
• Flexibility to work rotating shifts including days, afternoons, nights, weekends and overtime.
• Strong computer literacy and data entry skills.

Responsibilities

• Set up bakery production lines and prepare equipment for start-up and production runs.
• Monitor the manufacturing process, make adjustments, and communicate changes to the team.
• Perform quality assurance checks, record results, and consult with leadership on approvals.
• Assemble pallet trays, palletize finished products, and move materials using forklift equipment.
• Assist with equipment assembly, disassembly, troubleshooting, and report equipment concerns.
• Complete product changeovers, line clean-ups, and maintain inspection-ready work area.
• Record bag weights, raw material usage, and production documentation accurately.
• Collect required samples and ensure magnets and bacteriological testing procedures are followed.
• Adhere to safety, GMP, HACCP, and food safety standards with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Fluent English communication

Strong computer literacy & data entry

Ability to lift up to 25kg

Basic mathematical foundations

Flexibility to rotate shifts

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

TITLE: Bakery Operator

LOCATION: Onsite in Scarborough, ON

SHIFT & HOURS: Rotating Shift (days, afternoons & nights)

Hiring Hourly Rate: $24.91 per hour (plus applicable premium)

Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Griffith Foods is the caring, creative product development partner helping food companies meet the evolving needs of consumers while sustaining the planet. As a family business founded in 1919 and headquartered in Alsip, Illinois USA, Griffith Foods is known for true, collaborative innovation guided by their Purpose of “We Blend Care and Creativity to Nourish the World”. The company’s product capabilities range from seasonings and marinades to coating systems and sauces that are better for people and better for the planet. For more information, visit www.griffithfoods.com.

As a Bakery Operator, your responsibilities will include:

• Setting up bakery production lines and preparing equipment for start-up and production runs.
• Monitoring the manufacturing process, making adjustments as required, and communicating changes to team members.
• Performing quality assurance checks, recording results, and consulting with leadership on product approvals.
• Assembling pallet trays, palletizing finished products, and safely moving materials using forklift equipment.
• Assisting with equipment assembly, disassembly, troubleshooting, and reporting equipment concerns.
• Completing product changeovers, line clean-ups, and maintaining an inspection-ready work area.
• Recording bag weights, raw material usage, and production documentation accurately and timely.
• Collecting required samples and ensuring magnets and bacteriological testing procedures are followed.
• Adhere to all safety, GMP, HACCP, and food safety standards while collaborating with Scheduling and cross-functional teams to meet production schedules.

Qualified candidates must have:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to lift and/or carry up to 25kg
• Basic mathematical foundations
• Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently, including comprehension of instructions, correspondence, and memos, and the ability to communicate effectively.
• Flexibility to work rotating shifts, including days, afternoons, nights, weekends, and overtime as needed.
• Strong computer literacy and data entry skills.

What will set you apart:

• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Previous forklift operating experience or certification.
• Flexibility to work across different departments based on operational and business needs.
• Proficiency in computer applications, including DAX, FIX, Redzone, and Microsoft Office applications.

This is a safety sensitive position, and it requires the use of an N9 NIOSH-approved fitted respirator (“N95”) or an approved alternative. Successful candidates will be required to go through appropriate fit‑testing and will be required to wear an N95 while performing their duties. Should you require an accommodation under the Ontario Human Rights Code, please contact Jasmine Manalo at [e-mail].

What We Offer(*):

• Paid top‑up for Pregnancy, Parental and Compassionate Care leave.
• Health and Group Benefits (100% of premiums paid by Griffith foods).
• Education reimbursement program.
• Life event recognition and on the job recognition.
• Generous defined contribution retirement plan.
• Career development and growth opportunities.
• Annual wellness allowance.
• Annual incentive.

*Please note that terms and conditions apply.

Equitable Employer: Griffith Foods is committed to fair and accessible employment practices in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). We will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process.

This role is affiliated to the Toronto, ON location, and candidates for this role need to reside within a commutable distance of that location and will be required to come onsite to that location.

At Griffith Foods, you can be a member of a globally connected team that is known for true, collaborative innovation, guided by our purpose to Blend Care and Creativity to Nourish The World. We are a family‑owned business, founded in 1919 and headquartered in Alsip, Illinois USA. Our product capabilities range from seasonings and marinades to coating systems and sauces that are better for people and better for the planet. At Griffith Foods, we aim to create a regenerative future and build food systems that are sustainable and resilient for both people and the planet. A sustainable supply chain enables us to deliver high‑quality products in a way that supports the growers and farming communities. Learn more about us at https://griffithfoods.com/careers/

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure: As part of our recruitment process, we may use AI‑supported assessment tools to evaluate job‑related skills and abilities. These tools support our hiring team and do not make final hiring decisions.