Major Machine Operator

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.

Key Accountabilities

Ensuring food quality along with standard productivity

Responsibilities

• Visual check of your area prior to start up
• At beginning of shift make sure that you have all tools needed and organized (bags, boxes and trays etc.)
• Review dough schedule
• Review orders to ensure that the proper plastic bags and code dates are being used on the product being packed
• Responsible for watching and running of line equipment
• Keep packaging storage area clean and tidy, don’t leave any boxes open, and ensure they are being taped after using them
• Ensure that all slugs are in the box at the beginning and end of their shift
• Keep work area clean and tidy throughout shift and clean up after shift
• Work closely to packing line crew
• Relieve for breaks and lunches and fill in when employees are absent
• If you make a mistake, must stay after shift to fix it
• Ensure that all employees are aware of their responsibilities specific to food safety, legality and quality
• Adhere to all applicable job procedures as outlined in SOP manual

• Adhere to GMPs and Health and Safety rules as outlined in employee handbook
• Keep work area clean and clear of hazards
• Report any unsafe conditions, incidents or injuries to supervisor immediately
• Use all prescribed personal protective equipment

• Ensure GMP’s and safe food handling practices are being followed
• All tools to be cleaned and maintained in good repair. Report any broken, damaged, or missing tools to your supervisor. Do not discard any damaged or broken tools.
• Follow all GMPs including maintaining personal hygiene, handwashing/sanitizing hands, clean up spills (ie: ingredients, water, debris and wood)
• Report any foreign material findings to your supervisor
• As part of food security, report any unusual people or behaviours to your supervisor
• Perform all other duties assigned

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• Must work with speed and accuracy to keep up with the production process
• Service oriented — high need to please
• Level headed — does not overreact under stress
• Effective communicator
• Punctual and team player
• 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

8-12 hour shift

• Physical demands may also include reaching, bending, walking, lifting (up to a maximum

of 50lbs) and performing repetitive actions

• Please refer to the PDA for all physical requirements of this position

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 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 postion, 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.