About 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 on innovation, quality, service, and speed to market. For further information about us, please check our website at yayafoods.com
A career at Ya YA FOODS will offer you the opportunity to…
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Build a career, not just have a job
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Work in a dynamic and high-growth company with very skilled professionals
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Become part of a teamwork focused culture
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Be a part of an organization that supports your future growth path
Reports to: Group Receiving Manager
Responsibilities
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Performs daily safety checklist and standard battery charging procedure.
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Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
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Driving the forklift in a safe and responsible manner when moving products, pallets, and skids in the warehouse.
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Load and unload skids full of finished products from the palletizer and rotating wrapper.
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Maintain warehouse order to ensure pallet locations are kept available for freshly produced items.
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Update supervisor and team lead on issues or concerns.
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Operate RF scanner when needed.
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Participate in process improvement by communicating to supervisor and/or team lead.
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Compliance with all rules & policies regarding health safety, occupational safety, environmental safety, food safety, legal regulations, company requirements, etc.
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Compliance with the Company's Integrated Management Systems which includes, but is not limited to Production, Quality, Food Safety & GMP.
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Other duties as assigned.
Profile
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Valid forklift license is required
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2+ years operating a counterbalance forklift in a shipping and receiving position is required
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Prior experience in plant, warehouse, or manufacturing environment required
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Good verbal and written communication skills
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Basic math literacy is required
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Excellent spatial awareness and organization skills with a high level of attention to detail
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Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision
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Ability to perform physically demanding work (lift up to 50 lbs)
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Experience with Radio Frequency (RF) scanner an asset
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NB: Successful candidates will be required to provide photo ID, banking details, a valid SIN number, and (if applicable) a valid work permit
Why Join Us
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.
- We are committed to fair and transparent pay practices. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity.
This job posting is for an existing vacancy within our organization.* 