Blender Helper - Qualified

Impleo; Ajax; Hybrid; CAD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits on day 1

Employee discount on coffee & tea

Annual Safety Shoes Program

Tuition Assistance Program

Job summary

Mother Parkers Tea & Coffee invites applications for a Blender Helper in Ajax, Ontario. The role supports safe, efficient production of high-quality coffee products by assisting with equipment operation, material handling, and blending activities, while ensuring adherence to GMP, SQF, HACCP, and health & safety policies.

You will work closely with the production team to maintain clean, organized work areas and contribute to overall production efficiency, with overtime and weekend shifts

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong communication, math and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to learn manufacturing best practices and work overtime.

Responsibilities

• Operate vacuum-lift system to load tea and ingredients.
• Operate auto-cut for tea sacs.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the work area.
• Complete Microsoft AX transactions.
• Follow GMP, SQF, HACCP, and quality policies.
• Troubleshoot equipment and stop line if standards not met.
• Report safety or quality issues to supervisors.
• Assist with blending and material handling as required.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Math skills

Problem solving

Physical fitness

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Mechanical aptitude

Safety awareness

Self-motivation

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft AX

Lift truck certification

Job description

We are one of the largest tea and coffee manufacturers in North America, with a mission to create a better beverage experience for our customers. As a leading customer solutions provider to some of North America’s largest retailers and foodservice chains, we use state-of-the-art technology and new product innovation to help our customers grow their business and deliver superior products to their clientele. Our team of coffee and tea experts are deeply passionate about what we do, proud of our 100+ years of business success, and excited about building a future with endless possibilities. Come join our team and work among the best, collaborate with high performers, and contribute to challenging work every day!

The Role:

The Blender Helper is responsible for supporting the safe and efficient production of high-quality coffee products by assisting with equipment operation, material handling, and blending activities. This role ensures compliance with all Plant GMP, food safety, quality, and Health & Safety policies and procedures while maintaining Mother Parkers' quality standards and product specifications. The Blender Helper works closely with the production team to support smooth operations, maintain cleanliness and organization of the work area, and contribute to overall production efficiency.

What you get to do:

• Understand, support, and comply with Company, Provincial and Federal Health and Safety legislation and regulations as applicable
• Understand, support, and comply with Company, Provincial and Federal Environmental legislation and regulations as applicable
• Report any Environmental, Health and Safety concerns to management
• Understand, support and comply with all food safety and quality policies/procedures as per SQF Code which includes but not limited to Good Manufacturing Practices, HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points), Food Security, Kosher, Organic, Allergen, NHP, Hygiene, government regulations and customer requirements.
• Attend SQF, GMPs and Quality training as required
• Responsible to report food safety problems and/or quality problems to Managers/Supervisors or person with authority to initiate actions.
• Operate vacuum-lift system to load tea and ingredients on conveyor and/or skid
• Operate auto-cut for tea sacs
• Position filled totes at each station as required by production and remove empty totes as required
• Complete Microsoft AX transactions
• Weigh and stage ingredients for blend (specialty blending)
• Clean all magnets in system as required
• Cross check shop order and materials to prevent errors
• Operate the Blending System when required (i.e. Vacation relief)
• Perform circle check on lift truck
• Knowledge of SOPs for machine operation, cleaning, CQPs
• Must successful complete work instructions for associated work centers and applicable standard operating procedures
• Responsible to report food safety problems and/or quality problems to personnel with authority to initiate actions.
• Other duties as assigned
• In the event that the employee is absent from work or unable to perform his/her full duties, a trained designate shall be temporarily assigned
• Troubleshooting the equipment to determine the cause of problems and resolve if possible
• Stop production line if there specifications do not meet standards with either the product or machinery

What you bring to the role:

• High school diploma (Grade 12) or equivalent required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic math and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work, including frequent lifting.
• Willingness to learn and apply manufacturing best practices.
• Flexibility to work overtime and weekends as required.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment and resolve issues professionally.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to quality and right-first-time performance.
• Self-motivated, dependable, and able to follow directions while taking initiative.
• Mechanical aptitude and interest in equipment operation; technical experience is considered an asset.
• Basic computer skills are preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety and strong work ethic.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with others.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Knowledge of GMPs, SOPs, food safety, quality standards, and health & safety practices is an asset.
• Ability to successfully complete equipment operation and job-specific training requirements.
• Lift truck and hoist certifications are considered assets (training may be provided where required).
• Must successfully complete a mechanical aptitude assessment.

What we offer you:

• Competitive Total Rewards package - health benefits coverage on day 1, employer matched retirement savings plans, optional Health or Wellness Spending Accounts.
• Employee discount program on our coffee and tea products.
• Annual Safety Shoes Program - your safety is our #1 priority.
• Tuition Assistance Program - we value continuous learning and self-development.

This posting is for an existing/new vacancy.

We use AI enabled tools to support parts of our selection process; however, every hiring decision is reviewed and finalized by our people.

Mother Parkers is committed to providing accommodation for persons with disabilities. Accommodation is available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

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