Machine Operator - Ovenroom - afternoon shift - 1 year contract

Shearer's Foods, Inc.; Guelph; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Shearer’s Foods Canada, Inc. is hiring an Ovenroom Machine Operator for the afternoon shift on a 1-year contract. The role involves following recipes, monitoring machines, and maintaining production records.

Physical work includes lifting up to 50 lbs and handling heavy baking ingredients throughout the shift. The position pays $23.40/hr for the first 1040 hours and $24.40/hr thereafter, with the job located in Canada’s Ontario region.

Qualifications

• Experience in food manufacturing is a plus.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs (23 kg) throughout shift.
• Willingness to work the Afternoon shift and adapt to a 1-year contract.

Responsibilities

• Measure ingredients according to a recipe and monitor machines for faults.
• Maintain records of material use and production.
• Assemble, disassemble and clean tooling as required, keeping the area clean.
• Lift bagged ingredients (~23 kg) to the opening of mixing vessels and handle heavy lifting tasks.

Skills

Heavy lifting

Record keeping

Machine fault response

Job description

Shearer’s Foods, founded in 1974 and headquartered in Massillon, OH, is a leading manufacturer of salty snacks, cookies, and crackers. Specializing in private label and co-manufacturing, Shearer’s is the largest supplier of private brand salty snacks and second-largest supplier of private brand cookies and crackers.

With a strong focus on innovation, service, quality, and sustainability, Shearer’s has been awarded the food industry’s highest award for environmental sustainability, as well as multiple Supplier of the Year awards.

Operating 16 locations across North America and employing more than 5000 team members, Shearer’s is driven by its core values of People, Grow, Impact and Win. The company mission is to deliver exceptional products and services that make snacking a time to celebrate for our customers, colleagues, and community.

At Shearer’s Foods, we believe in a skills-first approach to recruitment and employment. This means focusing on what you can do and how you can grow, rather than traditional metrics alone. We are committed to adhering to anti-exclusion practices, removing barriers to access, and enhancing opportunities for all individuals based on merit and potential. Your skills, experience, and perspective are valuable—and we want to empower you to make your mark here with us.

Ovenroom Machine Operator - Food Manufacturing

Afternoon shift

1 year contract

Pay rate : $23.40/hr upto 1040 hours worked and $24.40/hr after 1040 hour worked

Operators measure ingredients following a recipe, maintain records of material used and monitor machines for faults. Assemble, disassemble, and clean tooling as required while keeping the work area clean. Physically capable of heavy lifting (50 lbs.) throughout shift.

• Required to perform all duties required within the Baking Department. This would include, but may not be limited to Cream Spreader Operator, Batter System Operator, Crème System Operator
• Lift bagged ingredients with a weight of ~23kg (50lbs) to an opening of mixing vessels. (example: bagged sugar, bagged flour, and bagged dextrose)
• Measure ingredients following batter and crème recipes
• Maintain records of material use and production
• Assemble, disassemble, and clean tooling as required by production while keeping the work area clean
• Respond to machine faults

Please note:we have the following allergens in our facility: Peanuts, Wheat, Whey, Dairy and Soya

This job posting is for a current job vacancy.

Shearer’s Foods Canada, Inc. is committed to providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities; please advise us if you require an accommodation during the recruitment process.