Boxer - Jobs in Ancaster, ON

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City & State:Ancaster, ON, CA, L9G 3L1L9G 3L1Job Category: Bakery OperationsL9G 3L1Aspire 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 13 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.Job DescriptionJob TitleBoxerLocationAncaster, ONDepartmentEnglish MuffinsReporting toProduction Supervisor and LeadhandPosition PurposeTo ensure ensure finished products meet specificationsKey AccountabilitiesEnsuring food quality along with standard productivityResponsibilitiesMake sure you have ample supply of skids, boxes and tray’s, for your shiftEnsure all paper work is completed properly - ex. tickets, packaging reports, etc.Report any equipment issues to your supervisor/leadhandEnsure coding information is correct on the package. Refer to packaging specificationsEnsure the correct skid is being used. Refer to packaging specificationsMove finish product to freezer or warehouseWork closely to Machine-operatorDump waste when needed and record weightRelieve for breaks and lunches when requiredHelp keep line tidy during production (sweep floors in warehouse and around lines, Keep boxes, trays, and skids in designated area)Empty garbage when requiredWork in conjunction with the Leadhand and co-workers to ensure orders are filled correctly and packaging supplies are available for the next shiftWork area left clean and tidy for the next shift (any unused boxes that are not needed any more put them away, floors swept etc.)Ensure that all employees are aware of their responsibilities specific to food safety, legality and qualityAdhere to all applicable job procedures as outlined in SOP manualAdhere to GMPs and Health and Safety rules as outlined in employee handbookKeep work area clean and clear of hazardsReport any unsafe conditions, incidents or injuries to supervisor immediatelyUse all prescribed personal protective equipmentEnsure GMP’s and safe food handling practices are being followedAll 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 supervisorAs part of food security, report any unusual people or behaviours to your supervisorPerform all other duties assignedSkills, Experience & QualificationsMust work with speed and accuracy to keep up with the production processService oriented - high need to pleaseEffective communicatorPunctual and team playerEffective organizerGMP and safety awarenessEducation, Technical Qualifications, Experience and Competencies Proficiency LevelRequiredN/APreferredHigh school diploma or equivalentPhysical RequirementsThe 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 entire8-12 hour shiftPhysical demands may also include reaching, bending, walking, lifting (up to a maximumof 50lbs) and performing repetitive actionsPlease refer to the PDA for all physical requirements of this positionWork EnvironmentThe 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.ARYZTA Limited is a 24 hour/ 7 day manufacturing operationThe temperature of the environment within the production area can range from 58 - 80degrees Fahrenheit depending on the departmentThe production areas are often loud, exceeding 85 decibels, due to the machinery that isrunning; earplugs are required to be worn while in the bakery at all timesDepending on postion, some employees may be exposed to dust; dust masks andrespirators are available if requiredAspire Bakeries is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.