Custom Packaging Operator - Afternoon Shift (3:00pm to 11:00pm)

Griffith Foods; Toronto; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Custom Packaging Operator for the afternoon shift. This role involves ensuring products are accurately weighed, combined, and packaged according to strict guidelines, while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety. The position offers a chance to work in a diverse and inclusive environment with opportunities for growth within a global organization. With competitive wages and excellent benefits, this is a great opportunity for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the food manufacturing sector. Join a team that values your contributions and supports your career development.

Benefits

Paid top-up for leave

Competitive wages

Excellent benefits coverage

Overtime earning potential

Diverse workforce culture

Generous Pension plan

Uniforms/PPE provided

Free Wellness Portal

Annual wellness allowance

Company subsidized cafeteria

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; previous food manufacturing experience is an asset.
• Knowledge of basic math and effective communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Weigh and combine ingredients according to production worksheets.
• Ensure materials are packaged and inventoried correctly.
• Maintain a sanitary and safe work area.

Skills

Effective Communication

Basic Mathematics

Problem Solving

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Forklift

Tow Motor

Job description

Custom Packaging Operator - Afternoon Shift (3:00pm to 11:00pm)

Scarborough, ON, Canada Req #3558

Tuesday, April 8, 2025

GRIFFITH FOODS

Griffith Foods is a global manufacturer of food products. We provide a wide range of taste and texture components for food industry customers throughout the world. Our products include seasoning blends, dry mixes, coating systems, dough blends, crumbs, flavors, sauces and food bases that are used in an extensive variety of application from snack foods and processed meat and poultry to ready meals. Our customers include food processors, restaurant operators and grocery retailers.

Major Responsibilities:

• Reports directly to the Supervisor, of Griffith Foods on an ongoing basis and communicates all relevant matters pertaining to Operations.
• Follows Good Manufacturing Practices, maintains extensive knowledge of raw materials and manufactured goods.
• Carries out duties according to procedures and work instructions covering the tasks relating to the position’s function as outlined in the department’s quality manual, in accordance with Griffith Management System requirements.
• Locates, weighs, counts and combines ingredients according to manufacturing formulae and production worksheets.
• Ensures custom material is sealed, packaged, loaded, sorted and inventoried correctly.
• Communicates with team members when custom material is short or missing.
• Completes necessary paperwork and labels for packaging, ensuring correct information is noted as per the departmental requirements.
• Obtains required custom material using the tow motor.
• Delivers batched material to staging area with tow motor.
• Solves minor packaging issues as per order requirements.
• Always keeps work area sanitary and safe.
• Verifies own work as follows:
• Checks that all ingredients as required on formula are present.
• Checks that all weights are correct.
• Checks that final pallet is assembled correctly.
• Communicates internally with other departments for the purpose of gathering materials and maintaining inventories. No external communication.
• Operates forklift as required.
• Other duties may be required as assigned.
• Understands and follows all security policies.

What to Expect:

• Paid top-up for pregnancy, parental and compassionate care leave.
• Expanding global organization with career development and growth opportunities.
• Competitive wages with excellent benefits coverage (100% of premiums paid by Griffith Foods).
• Extra earning potential with options to work overtime.
• Diverse and inclusive workforce with an excellent work culture with companywide events and committees with the chance to get involved and make a difference.
• Generous Pension with RRSP/TFSA/RESP plan participation.
• Uniforms/PPE provided in addition to safety boots program.
• Free Wellness Portal supporting financial, mental, physical, and social needs.
• Annual wellness allowance, company subsidized cafeteria, free parking and so much more!

What Will You Bring?

• High school diploma – Required.
• Previous experience in a food manufacturing environment is considered an asset.
• Knowledge of basic mathematical foundations – Required.
• Ability to communicate effectively – Required.
• Physical requirements: requires lifting of up to 25 kg on a regular basis.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Griffith Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within our workforce. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process. If you need assistance or require accommodation please contact: [e-mail].