Heavy General Labour (BL)

Ancaster, ON, CA, L9G 3L1

L9G 3L1

Job Type: Bakery Operations

L9G 3L1

Aspire Bakeries is a North American baking company with a leadership position in specialty frozen baked goods. Formed from leading bakery companies, its innovative food portfolio includes breads, artisan breads, buns, cookies, donuts, muffins and pastries from beloved brands like La Brea Bakery®, Otis Spunkmeyer®, and Oakrun Farm Bakery®. With 15 bakeries in North America, we are committed to driving innovation, predicting upcoming consumer trends and flavors, and exceeding our customers’ expectations. Aspire Bakeries champions the values of Integrity, Ownership, Customer Focus, Creativity and Care to help us deliver on People Safety, Food Safety, Quality and Collaboration.

Heavy General Labour (Boxer)

Department: Breadline

To prepare cases of finished product, and transport them to the frozen warehouse.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all paper work is completed properly – ex. tickets, packaging reports, etc.
• Ensure coding information is correct on the package. Refer to packaging specifications
• Ensure the correct skid is being used. Refer to packaging specifications
• Move finish product to freezer or warehouse & work closely to Machine-operator
• Help keep line tidy during production (sweep floors in warehouse and around lines, Keep boxes, trays, and skids in designated area)
• Empty garbage when required
• Work with the Leadhand and co-workers to ensure orders are filled correctly and packaging supplies are available for the next shift
• Work area left clean and tidy for the next shift (any unused boxes that are not needed any more put them away, floors swept etc.)
• Adhere to all applicable job procedures as outlined in SOP manual
• Adhere to GMPs, food safety practices and Health and Safety rules as outlined in employee handbook
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• Ability to meet physical demands of the job, including bending, walking, standing, and the ability to lift amounts of weight above shoulders
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Flexibility around shift work is required with availability for overtime hours as needed
• GMP and safety awareness

Required

Education, Technical Qualifications, Experience and Competencies Proficiency Level

• N/A

Preferred

• High school diploma or equivalent

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The majority of work in the bakery requires employees to stand on their feet for the entire 12 hour shift
• Physical demands may also include reaching, bending, walking, lifting (up to a maximum of 50lbs) and performing repetitive actions

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• ASPIRE BAKERIES Limited is a 24 hour/ 7 day manufacturing operation
• The temperature of the environment within the production area can range from 58 – 80 degrees Fahrenheit depending on the department
• The production areas are often loud, exceeding 85 decibels, due to the machinery that is running; earplugs are required to be worn while in the bakery at all times
• Depending on position, some employees may be exposed to dust; dust masks and respirators are available if required

We thank each applicant for taking the time and effort to submit your resume, however, only candidates to be interviewed will be contacted. Our organization is committed to promoting the independence, dignity, integration, and equality of opportunity of persons with disabilities by ensuring the accessibility of our facilities and services. Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment and selection process. Applicants need to make their required accommodations known in advance.