Filler Operator

Ya Ya Foods; Belleville; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Ya YA Foods in Belleville, Ontario is seeking a production operator to assemble, operate, and monitor filling lines for liquid foods and beverages. The role requires mechanical aptitude, strong communication in English, and the ability to lift up to 30 pounds.

Initially a day shift with potential extended hours and eventual rotating shifts as demand grows. You will monitor gauges, respond to machine alarms, test package integrity, maintain clean work areas, and keep accurate start-up, downtime,

Qualifications

• Familiar with GMP, HACCP and Food Safety programs.
• Ability to read and follow instructions, and maintain records.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, operate, and monitor filling equipment across multiple lines.
• Monitor gauges to ensure pack weights and parameters meet specs.
• Respond to machine alarms and coordinate with technicians.
• Test package integrity and seal evaluation at intervals.
• Maintain supplies for continuous production.
• Ensure equipment and work area are clean and sanitary per procedures.
• Document start-up, cleaning, downtime, and quality checks.
• Communicate production issues to supervisor.
• Work rotating shifts as demand grows.

Skills

1-3 years experience

Good verbal and written communication

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Education

Grade 12 education

Job description

Ya YA Foods is a dynamic and high-growth manufacturer of liquid food and unique beverages. With over 30 years’ experience, we have evolved into a versatile manufacturer and co-packer of a variety of low acid and high acid beverage and liquid food items. We are a family-owned Canadian business who prides itself in its proven track record of satisfying the needs of global multi-national customers. We are a solution provider for our customers, always striving to exceed expectations in innovation, quality, service, and speed to market. For further information about us, please check our website at yayafoods.com

Reports to:

Production Supervisor

Responsibilities:

• Assemble, operate, and monitor filling equipment across multiple production lines to prepare for production.
• Monitor gauges on the fillers to ensure critical control parameters and package weights are within specifications.
• Respond promptly to machine alarms and access the appropriate resources/technicians.
• Test package integrity and perform seal evaluation randomly or at prescribed intervals.
• Ensure all necessary supplies are in reserve for continuous operations.
• Monitor overall quality of the product and packaging materials.
• Maintain all equipment and work area in a clean and sanitary condition by following proper cleaning procedures for all equipment including scheduled CIP.
• Alert and collaborate with mechanics if equipment malfunctions to resolve problem.
• Ensure all paperwork is filled out accurately, start-up and cleaning checklist, downtime sheets and quality check sheets.
• Communicate production issues with the supervisor.
• Compliance with all rules & policies regarding health safety, occupational safety, environmental safety, food safety, legal regulations, company requirements, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

Profile

• Grade 12 education or equivalent experience is required
• 1-3 years of experience in a related industry
• Previous related machine operator experience is an asset
• Good verbal and written communication skills (ability to read, write and speak clearly in English)
• Ability to do physically demanding work – lift up to 30 pounds and climbing stairs
• Good interpersonal skills and demonstrated problem solving skills
• Able to prioritize assigned duties and challenging situations properly
• Mechanical aptitude and basic computer skills
• Familiar with and strict adherence to GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), HACCP and Food Safety programs.
• Initially the work will be a day shift position, with expectation to work extended hours or weekend overtime as required. Position will become a rotating shift position as demand for our product grows.
• NB: Successful candidates will be required to provide photo ID, banking details, a valid SIN number, and (if applicable) a valid work permit

Why Join Us:

We believe that the key to creating and growing a successful business is by investing in our people—some of whom have been a part of our team for over 30 years. This is at the core of who we are, what we do, and how we grow our business—as a versatile, automated manufacturer and co-packer of a wide-variety of beverages and liquid food items. In our view, a happy team means a better workforce, a better product, and more satisfied customers.

Furthermore, we encourage different perspectives and celebrate diversity in our workforce. Where every employee has the opportunity to realize his or her full potential in a working environment that is supportive of everyone. Upon request, we will gladly provide accommodations to any candidate with a disability taking part in the selection process.

*this job posting is for an existing vacancy within our organization*

About Ya YA Foods:

Ya YA Foods is a dynamic and high-growth manufacturer of liquid food and unique beverages. With over 30 years’ experience, we have evolved into a versatile manufacturer and co-packer of a variety of low acid and high acid beverage and liquid food items. We are a family-owned Canadian business who prides itself in its proven track record of satisfying the needs of global multi-national customers. We are a solution provider for our customers, always striving to exceed expectations in innovation, quality, service, and speed to market. For further information about us, please check our website at yayafoods.com

Reports to:

Production Supervisor

Responsibilities:

• Assemble, operate, and monitor filling equipment across multiple production lines to prepare for production.
• Monitor gauges on the fillers to ensure critical control parameters and package weights are within specifications.
• Respond promptly to machine alarms and access the appropriate resources/technicians.
• Test package integrity and perform seal evaluation randomly or at prescribed intervals.
• Ensure all necessary supplies are in reserve for continuous operations.
• Monitor overall quality of the product and packaging materials.
• Maintain all equipment and work area in a clean and sanitary condition by following proper cleaning procedures for all equipment including scheduled CIP.
• Alert and collaborate with mechanics if equipment malfunctions to resolve problem.
• Ensure all paperwork is filled out accurately, start-up and cleaning checklist, downtime sheets and quality check sheets.
• Evaluate production date (i.e., variances, efficiencies).
• Communicate production issues with the supervisor.
• Compliance with all rules & policies regarding health safety, occupational safety, environmental safety, food safety, legal regulations, company requirements, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

Profile

• Grade 12 education or equivalent experience is required
• 1-3 years of experience in a related industry
• Previous related machine operator experience is an asset
• Good verbal and written communication skills (ability to read, write and speak clearly in English)
• Ability to do physically demanding work – lift up to 30 pounds and climbing stairs
• Good interpersonal skills and demonstrated problem solving skills
• Attention to detail
• Able to prioritize assigned duties and challenging situations properly
• Mechanical aptitude and basic computer skills
• Familiar with and strict adherence to GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), HACCP and Food Safety programs.
• Initially the work will be a day shift position, with expectation to work extended hours or weekend overtime as required. Position will become a rotating shift position as demand for our product grows.
• NB: Successful candidates will be required to provide photo ID, banking details, a valid SIN number, and (if applicable) a valid work permit

Why Join Us:

We believe that the key to creating and growing a successful business is by investing in our people—some of whom have been a part of our team for over 30 years. This is at the core of who we are, what we do, and how we grow our business—as a versatile, automated manufacturer and co-packer of a wide-variety of beverages and liquid food items. In our view, a happy team means a better workforce, a better product, and more satisfied customers.

Furthermore, we encourage different perspectives and celebrate diversity in our workforce. Where every employee has the opportunity to realize his or her full potential in a working environment that is supportive of everyone. Upon request, we will gladly provide accommodations to any candidate with a disability taking part in the selection process.

*this job posting is for an existing vacancy within our organization*

Continental Rotational - rotating 12 hour day and night shifts
84 hours biweekly