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

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Location:

Toronto, ON, CA, M8Z 1B8

Employment Type:Hourly
Shift:Days
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Employment Status: Full Time
Vacancy Type:Replacement

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.

• 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

• 1 year of warehouse or equivalent experience required.
• Forklift license required (Reach Truck, and Electric Pallet)
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

• 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.

Why Join Us:

Ventura Foods innovates and manufactures food solutions for food service and retail businesses. We make exclusive products for the world's most iconic restaurants and retailers, we provide ready-to-goproduct solutions for professional kitchens, and we make consumer brands everyone knows and loves. When you work for Ventura Foods, you get a strong foundation of training, a manager who cares about you and celebrates your success, a safe environment, and challenging work.

As part of our team, your future is limited only by how much you’re willing to push yourself to get there. We invest in your growth because you invest in ours.

Ventura Foods offers career growth opportunities as well as competitive compensation and benefits, with coverage beginning following the completion of your probationary period.

• 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
• Hourly starting rate of $22.60 and upon successful completion of the probation period, the hourly rate will increase.
• Certain shifts are eligible for a shift premium of $1.00/hr or $2.00/hr

Physical Demands:
All jobs require sufficient physical strength and dexterity to perform the required task(s) and typically also require at a minimum: intermittent sitting, standing, walking, climbing, squatting, kneeling, pushing, and pulling. Occasional lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds or more with assistance may also be required. Please see the job description for specific…