Production Operator

Full Job Description

About the Position!

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Safe and responsible operation of industrial food production equipment
• Accurately portioning ingredients in batches according to Nuts for Cheese recipes, policies and procedures.
• Completing tasks related to the production of cashew based cheese products including mixing, portioning, and staging products.
• Work with other team members to complete all production processes.
• Lifting up to 50lbs regularly, including boxes of ingredients, equipment parts, and pails.
• Other various tasks depending on daily facility needs.
• Effectively communicating with all team members.
• Ensuring all paperwork for the assigned daily tasks is correct and complete.
• Safely using WHIMIS controlled substances by wearing all required PPE and following all safety policies and procedures determined by the OHSA and by our Health and Safety Program.
• Ensuring the storage of ingredients and products is organized, efficient, and safe.
• Responsible for maintaining and cleaning areas according to company policies, HACCP, GMP's and SOP's.

Experience and skills required:

· Experience in industrial food production is preferred

· An attention to detail is essential

· Strong organization and time management skills are valued

· Must be able to work independently as well as in a team environment

· Must be an effective communicator and have good interpersonal skills

· Candidate should have a strong work ethic with a desire to learn and grow within the company

· We are always looking for high-energy self-starters who enjoy multi-tasking and can quickly adapt to changing priorities

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WORK EXTENSIVELY WITH CASHEWS AND OTHER INGREDIENTS THAT COULD POSE ALLERGY RISKS. IF YOU ARE ALLERGIC TO ANY FOODS/INGREDIENTS PLEASE LET THAT BE KNOWN IN YOUR APPLICATION.

About Us!

We are a local, handcrafted vegan cheese company looking to hire an enthusiastic person to join our team. Our line of artisan, handcrafted, and vegan cheeses are made from cultured, organic cashews. These healthy and delicious vegan cashew cheeses are plant-based, dairy-free, gluten-free, and ready to enjoy in your favourite recipes. We depend on the skills and positivity of our team members to produce our line of vegan cheeses. As a fast-growing company in a leading-edge industry, every day is different. If you are someone who enjoys rising up to challenges, works well in a team setting, and takes pride in a job well done, please apply with a resume and a cover letter.

To learn more about us, feel free to visit our Instagram @nutsforcheese or our website at www.nutsforcheese.com

Nuts For Cheese is an equal opportunity employer where discrimination and harassment are strictly prohibited. All hiring, elevation, disciplinary, and professional decisions are based on company needs, candidate qualifications, and the requirements of the given job, without regard for race, religion, sexual orientation or preference, age, family status, belief, or any other status protected under Canadian federal and Ontario provincial law. Nuts For Cheese will not tolerate discrimination or harassment in any form, especially acts rejecting, minimizing, or disparaging any marginalized people. We encourage applications from deaf and disabled applicants, and members of indigenous, BIPOC, and LGBTQ2+ communities. Nuts For Cheese is also committed to adherence to the AODA in all aspects, from hiring through employment.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $19.80 per hour

You will need steel toed footwear for this job

Work Remotely

• No

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: From $19.80 per hour

Additional pay:

• Overtime pay

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Discounted or free food
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime