Production Material Handler (Day Shift) - $22.60/hour

Ventura Foods • Toronto, ON

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Production Supervisor, the Production Material Handler is responsible for the safe, efficient transportation of raw materials, packaging and finished goods within the production area in accordance with General Manufacturing Practices (GMP) requirements. The starting pay rate for this role is $22.60/hour.

Requirements

• 1 year of warehouse or equivalent experience required.
• Forklift license required (Reach Truck, and Electric Pallet)
• Able to perform above duties in a fast-paced environment
• Able to multi-task, prioritize and problem solve
• Able to operate material handling equipment in a safe manner, consistent with established procedures, including maintaining forklift batteries, conducting daily circle checks and completing required documentation.
• Good knowledge of inventory control and order picking.
• Able to count, sort, code, and record information as required for inventory control
• Good knowledge of GMPs, SOPs, Health & Safety procedures, including, OH&S Act & WHMIS.
• Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to work as part of a team.
• Work cooperatively with co-workers and supervisors as a Quality Focused, Service Oriented Team Player.

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

Responsibilities

• Pick and stage raw materials and packaging needed for production
• Weighs materials and packaging, and records weights on tags and labels.
• Creates requisitions for packaging, ingredients and pallets/totes as per production schedule and on demand
• Receiving and storing raw ingredients and packaging into proper locations
• Using an RF scanner, move ingredients and packaging in the electronic system
• Putting materials away into appropriate locations
• Records timing and temperature for chilled or frozen ingredients
• Ensuring all paperwork and inventory documentation is completed
• Perform General housekeeping for production lines to ensure safe efficient and clean maintenance of work areas i.e. removal of excess supplies and pallets
• Basic maintenance checks on forklift equipment
• Accurate & timely reporting of all quality issues
• Perform other tasks as required
• Follow all proper maintenance, sanitation and Health & Safety protocols at all times.
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and general housekeeping

Benefits

• Health, Prescription Drugs, Dental & Vision
• RRSP Program
• Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Extended Health Care Benefits, Health Care Spending Account, Out of Country/Emergency Medical Travel, and other optional benefits
• Employee Appreciation Events​ and Employee Assistance Programs

What This Job Offers

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