CAM - Service & Support - Packaging Handler

Dare Foods Limited; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated team members for their new automated baking facility in Cambridge. This role offers a fast-paced environment where you'll contribute to producing high-quality food products. As part of a collaborative team, you'll engage in various tasks from receiving materials to ensuring food safety. With a competitive starting rate and a commitment to employee well-being, this opportunity is perfect for those looking to elevate their career in the food industry. Join a company that values innovation and quality while fostering an inclusive workplace culture.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Paid Time Off

Career Development Opportunities

Reward and Recognition Programs

Qualifications

• 1-3 years relevant experience in a food environment preferred.
• Forklift operation and strong technical skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Receive deliveries and manage raw materials and packaging supplies.
• Ensure continuous operation of RMS and packaging lines.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Technical Skills

Analytical Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Continuous Improvement Principles

Education

Post-Secondary School Degree/Diploma

Tools

SAP

RMS

WMS

Job description

Company Overview

Made Better isn’t just a claim; it’s our Dare promise.

Dare has been a proudly Canadian, family-owned company since 1889. Throughout our long history, we’ve created some of the most loved brands in the country including Bear Paws cookies, REALFRUIT gummies, Breton crackers, Melba Toast and many more. For over 130 years we had been located in the Kitchener area since the family’s original store opened in 1892. We are now headquartered in Cambridge Ontario and we’ve expanded our roots far beyond. With eight manufacturing plants and over 1400 employees, Dare is part of the fabric of Canada.

At Dare our dedicated team works passionately to uphold our tradition of excellence, innovation and quality in every aspect of our operations. Our state-of-the-art facilities utilize advanced technology to ensure consistency and quality while meeting the evolving needs of our consumers and customers.

Overview

We are offering a fast paced, career elevating opportunity at our new highly automated state-of-the-art baking facility in Cambridge, Ontario. The expectation for every employee of this unique and flexible facility is to work cooperatively as part of the team to produce safe, high quality food products, efficiently and effectively.

As an integral team member, you will be required to help out as needed to accomplish this goal, regardless of the position, consistent with Dare values.

This is a unionized position with a starting rate of $24.25 per hour.

Key Ingredients

• Receiving deliveries of raw materials and/or packaging supplies, including signing and filing BOL’s and other receiving documents
• Use software to enter all shipments into the appropriate database (SAP, RMS & WMS)
• Demonstrate food safety and quality concepts (e.g. cleaning and sanitation of equipment) in a baking facility
• Support Process and Packaging Technicians by delivering materials on a timely basis
• Ensure RMS (raw material system) and packaging lines are fed on a continuous basis
• Perform inventory counts for system adjustment when required
• Monitor and ensure material is available for immediate scheduling needs, and determine root cause of discrepancies that may exist
• Evaluate current processes with a view towards continuous improvement of the facility's efficiency and performance.
• Perform routine cleaning and sanitation of the equipment
• Monitor inventory of sanitation chemicals and janitorial needs, and provide ordering requirements to purchaser
• Perform regular maintenance on all sanitation equipment
• Safely operate manual lifting equipment
• Conduct equipment testing and provide support during the installation and set-up of equipment

Recipe for Success

• Post-Secondary School Degree/Diploma
• Must be able to operate Forklift.
• Strong technical skills and an analytical approach to problem-solving
• A history of meeting and exceeding challenging performance goals; a desire to “win”
• Ability to perform tasks effectively both individually and as a member of a team
• 1-3 years relevant working experience in a food environment as well as previous reach truck/counterbalance certification(s) will be considered assets.
• Knowledge of the principles of Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing would be considered an asset
• Strong communication skills

Additional Information

Total Rewards Package: Our Total Rewards package reflects the investment we make in our employees to help them and their families achieve their well-being goals. Total Rewards at Dare Foods includes a competitive base salary, comprehensive health and wellness benefits, and retirement programs. In addition, we offer paid time off, career development opportunities as well as reward and recognition programs.

At Dare Foods Limited, we are dedicated to creating an inclusive, accessible, equal-opportunity environment that welcomes all individuals from all backgrounds because we know it will make our company a better place to work. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment.

We want to thank all candidates in advance for their interest; only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we cannot confirm the receipt of individual applications or resumes.