Mixing Operator - Weekend Shift (7:00am to 3:00pm)

Griffith Foods is the caring, creative product development partner helping food companies meet the evolving needs of consumers while sustaining the planet. As a family business founded in 1919 and headquartered in Alsip, Illinois USA, Griffith Foods is known for true, collaborative innovation guided by their Purpose of "We Blend Care and Creativity to Nourish the World". The company's product capabilities range from seasonings and marinades to coating systems and sauces that are better for people and better for the planet. For more information, visit www.griffithfoods.com.

Saturday and Sunday Day Shift.

Major Responsibilities:

• Locates, combines and cross check ingredients according to manufacturing formulae and production schedule.
• Basic trouble shooting.
• Uses ERP program for issuing material consumed.
• Use controls and indicators and control panel to make the mix following manufacturing instructions.
• Keeps work area sanitary and safe.
• Follows Good Manufacturing Practices, maintains extensive knowledge of raw materials.
• Checks that all ingredients as required on formulae are present.
• Repetitive heavy lifting required (tilting 45-gallon drums). Hand scooping, bending, walking, and standing the entire shift.
• Communicates internally with other departments for the purpose of gathering materials, discrepancies and maintaining inventories.
• Communicates with previous and next shift to ascertain what is in production, obtains production schedule from Team Leader.
• Checks and obtains required materials from mixing and staging area, using a low rider frequently.
• Loads materials as per formula instructions into ribbon blender; checks that all weights are correct.
• Completes the production and travel sheet, ensures mixer #, time, packaging, screen size is correct, obtains sign off and delivers the product to the take-off floor.
• Makes up Quality Samples of every batch, delivers to the Quality Department or arranges for collection as required.
• Ensures blender is cleaned after each mix, using the rubber paddle or allergen wash, and ensuring that the physical lock is in place.
• Ensures safety procedures are fulfilled throughout the daily processes and at the end of each shift and work area cleaned thoroughly.
• Operate forklift as required.
• Other duties may be required as assigned.

What Will You Bring?

• High school diploma - Required.
• Knowledge of basic mathematical foundations - Required.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment - Required.
• Knowledgeable about manufacturing safety procedures and protocols - Required.
• Physical requirements: requires lifting of up to 25 kg on a regular basis.
• Previous experience in a food manufacturing environment is considered an asset.
• ERP experience preferred.

This is a safety sensitive position, and it requires the use of an N9 NIOSH-approved fitted respirator ("N95") or an approved alternative. Successful candidates will be required to go through appropriate fit-testing and will be required to wear an N95 while performing their duties. Should you require an accommodation under the Ontario Human Rights Code, please contact Jasmine Manalo at jmanalo@griffithfoods.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Griffith Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within our workforce. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process. If you need assistance or require accommodation please contact: askhr@griffithfoods.com.

Client-provided location(s): Toronto, Canada

Job ID: Griffith_Foods-JR100845

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-10-02T20:01:34