Batcher

YA YA Foods Corp • Belleville, ON

3d • Onsite

About The Position

About Truss Beverage Co, a subsidiary of 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

Requirements

• Grade 12 education or equivalent experience
• 1-3 years of experience in a related industry
• Aptitude for numbers and have basic computer skill
• Attention to detail
• Ability to perform physically demanding work (lift up to 50 lbs)
• Ability to work in an environment with variable temperatures
• Ability to stand on your feet for long periods of time
• Ability to work in a team environment with minimal supervision
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and have demonstrated problem solving skills
• Good Mechanical and Technical Aptitude and ability to troubleshoot equipment

Nice To Haves

• Previous related process/batching experience is an asset
• Valid Forklift or electric pallet truck license is an asset

Responsibilities

• Create batches of juices, teas, or other beverages as required, ensuring product quality and integrity.
• Accurately weigh and mix all ingredients as per formula requirements to consistently create product to specifications.
• Dispose of ingredient containers in a clean and orderly manner to avoid product contamination.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve issues with equipment, devices, or products.
• Maintain batch logs, and documentation including those outlining procedures, batch records, inventory, productivity, changeover, and progress.
• Measure weight & load ingredients following the appropriate formula.
• Responsible to manage processing of product from batch tank, through thermizer and UHT system, to Aseptic tank.
• Perform simple calculations (i.e. ingredient quantities, batching cycles required).
• Collaborate with the Quality Control team to ensure integrity of products.
• Compliance with all rules & policies regarding health safety, occupational safety, environmental safety, food safety, legal regulations, company requirements, etc.
• Compliance with the Company's Integrated Management Systems which includes, but is not limited to Production, Quality, Food Safety & GMP.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED