CA Production Operator - 12-hour Continental Rotation

Blommer Chocolate Company; Campbellford; Presencial; CAD 28.000 - 30.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health plan

Safety allowance

Paid time off

Pension after year 1

Incentives

Descripción de la vacante

Blommer Chocolate Company is seeking a Production Operator in Canada to refine paste batches into liquid chocolate or compound while maintaining quality and regulatory compliance.

You will document specifications, prepare packaging, inspect finished goods, and adjust equipment to minimize waste. The role requires attention to detail and teamwork on a 12-hour continental rotation.

Formación

• Able to read and write English to perform tasks.
• Comfortable recording data into a computer or tablet.
• Attention to detail in measurements and quality checks.

Responsabilidades

• Refine paste batches into liquid chocolate or compound to maintain quality.
• Input product specs and quality data into the system.
• Prepare boxes, record weights, label products, and load finished goods.
• Adjust equipment to minimize waste and defects.
• Deliver sample tests to laboratory for recipe confirmation.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area following GMP/CFIA/HACCP guidelines.
• Report non-conformities and collaborate with the plant floor team.
• Rotate to other production areas as needed and assist during downtime.

Conocimientos

Follow instructions

English literacy

Math for measurements

Data recording

Teamwork

Problem solving

Herramientas

Computer use

Descripción del empleo

Job Purpose

The Production Operator is responsible for maintaining the highest quality standards while refining paste batches into liquid chocolate or compound.

• Input required documentation of product specifications and quality into the system
• Prepare boxes for production line: record empty weight, add liner, stamp product line, affix product labels
• Load finished product off the production line and visually inspect to ensure appearance is appropriate for the product
• Adjust machines as needed to minimize inaccuracies, defects, or waste
• Deliver regular sample tests to laboratory to confirm accurate recipe specifications, measuring items such as fineness, color and consistency
• Report any defective materials, missing or damaged tools to the Supervisor
• Maintain work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition
• Ensure critical control point compliance documenting - Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) results, magnet cleaning, downtime, waste generation; report any non-conformities
• Rotate into other production areas and perform additional duties where resources may be needed
• Collaborate with co-workers on the plant floor throughout production cycle
• Pick up other tasks that may be needed during downtime (maintaining clean work areas, etc.)
• Operate within the Blommer core values of respect and care for others

Job Purpose

The Production Operator is responsible for maintaining the highest quality standards while refining paste batches into liquid chocolate or compound.

• Input required documentation of product specifications and quality into the system
• Prepare boxes for production line: record empty weight, add liner, stamp product line, affix product labels
• Load finished product off the production line and visually inspect to ensure appearance is appropriate for the product
• Adjust machines as needed to minimize inaccuracies, defects, or waste
• Deliver regular sample tests to laboratory to confirm accurate recipe specifications, measuring items such as fineness, color and consistency
• Report any defective materials, missing or damaged tools to the Supervisor
• Maintain work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition
• Ensure critical control point compliance documenting - Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) results, magnet cleaning, downtime, waste generation; report any non-conformities
• Rotate into other production areas and perform additional duties where resources may be needed
• Collaborate with co-workers on the plant floor throughout production cycle
• Pick up other tasks that may be needed during downtime (maintaining clean work areas, etc.)
• Operate within the Blommer core values of respect and care for others

Note: The employer reserves the right to change or assign other duties to this position

Physical Requirements

• Able to remain in a stationary position (sitting or standing) for prolonged periods of time
• Able to set up, adjust and operate machinery
• Able to observe and detect issues with product color and fineness
• Regularly required to bend, stoop, and reach
• Occasionally ascend/descend stairs
• Occasionally move materials weighing up to 50 pounds
• Constantly operate within a manufacturing product environment- daily exposure to noise, dust and variation in temperature (hot/cold)

Safety, Quality And Hygiene Requirements

• Operate with a focus on safety and quality, while maintaining a sanitary work environment
• Comply with Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Lockout/Tagout requirements for hazardous energy sources
• Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) to ensure that products are consistently produced and controlled according to quality standards
• Adhere to CFIA & FDA HACCP guidelines
• Adhere to Allergen Management best practices for food manufacturers
• Comply with workplace uniform requirements and safety gear
• Maintain compliance with all company policies, procedures and code of conduct

Skills And Work Experience Requirements

• Able to follow clear instructions
• Able to read and write English to perform tasks successfully
• Skilled in applying mathematical reasoning to the measurements of ingredients for production purposes
• Basic technology skills to record data into computer or electronic tablet
• Continuous attention to details in performing all tasks
• Comfortable working as an individual contributor as well as with a team, as required
• Expected to identify, communicate/escalate and problem-solve as issues ariseThis is a 12- hour position that rotates on a Continental rotation. The positions available range in experience and include drop packaging, drop operator, refiner operator, dry grind operator, utility operator and paste mixing operator. The pay range is between $ 20.00 to $ 22.00/ hour.

Perks and Benefits include company health plan, yearly safety allowance, paid personal time off, and pension contribution after your 1st year and more incentives.