Full job description
Location: Scarborough, Ontario.
Vacancy Status: Replacement
Shift Schedule: Night
Salary Rate: $50,000.00
About Us:
Tradition Fine Foods Ltd. is a second-generation family-owned company founded in 1982, based in Scarborough, Ontario. We are a market leader in thaw and serve baking technology, specializing in frozen sweet goods like muffins, croissants, and pastries for retail, foodservice, and contract manufacturing. We are known for our high-quality products, innovation, and advanced manufacturing capabilities.
Our vision is “to provide an unparalleled manufacturing solution experience to the world’s leading food companies and brands”. We have close to 180,000 sq feet of leading-edge bakery production space, in which we produce exceptional bakery products including bars, croissants, pastries, muffins, and brownies for retail and foodservice customers.
Our team creates outstanding value for our customers through innovative solutions, collaborative partnerships, and leading-edge technology, which separates us from other co-manufacturers. We are passionate leaders who love to win, care about our customers and our team members, and take exceptional pride in delivering with excellence in everything we do!
Why Join Us:
Tradition offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, life, and disability), alongside a commitment to professional growth and career progression. Employees gain access to an RRSP employer match after three months and enjoy unique time-off perks, including four annual personal days and a paid day off for their birthday.
Position Summary:
- Conduct pre-op inspection of the production lines and follow-up on findings.
- Conducts routine visual inspections on the production line to monitor quality features such as shape, size, color and temperature.
- Conducts inspections on all production processes (shipping, storage, and manufacturing) to ensure efficiency, safety and quality.
- Complete swabs (ATP, Allergen).
- Conduct micro testing.
- Collect samples for pathogen and allergen test at third party laboratories.
- Complete NCR, FMR, NC Tracker Hold and Release, and eMDF.
- Perform thermometer & scale verification.
- Perform Glass-Plastic inspection and follow-up on findings.
- Analyze production data collected on the floor and in the batch master and record inspection data to the SAP system.
- Assist in the training of staff regarding GMPs, Allergen Control, CCP, Sanitation and Pest Control.
- Conduct employee interviews and provide on the spot training (as required).
- Participate in production meetings (as required).
- Reviewing and filing documentation.
- Recommend modifications of existing quality or production standards to achieve optimum quality within limits of equipment capability.
- All other duties as required/ assigned.
Physical Demand:
- May be required to stand/ sit for long periods of times.
- May engage in frequent bending, stooping or squatting.
- Due to the environment, must be able to work in various weather and temperature conditions which include extreme heat, humidity and cold.
- Must be able to work in tight or enclosed spaces.
Health and Safety:
- Conduct all Job Tasks in a Safe and Responsible manner.
- Participate in all Health and Safety, GMP and HACCP training as required.
- Report any accidents, incidents and unsafe/hazardous conditions to your lead hand/ supervisor.
- Report any damages of property and machinery to your lead hand /supervisor.
- Ensure that you understand how and when to use the Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE) that is located in your work area.
- Ensure you comply with OHSA, WSIB, MOL regulations and/ or laws that govern “workers” responsibilities in the workplace (covered during orientation – section 28 of the OHSA i.e., “Green Book”) and Comply with Tradition Fine Foods Ltd. Safety Rules and Good Manufacturing Practices, and HACCP Programs.
Qualifications
- College or University Degree in Technical Science.
- Minimum 1-year work experience in food production plant in Quality.
- Familiar with GMPs, HACCP.
- Exhibits good communication skills (verbal and written both) and is able to work as part of a team.
- Has an eye for detail and a scientific approach to problem solving.
- Able to do shift work.
- Competent in Microsoft office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
If you are passionate about maintaining excellence in food production and eager to contribute your expertise to a dynamic team, we invite you to explore this opportunity with us. Join Tradition Fine Foods and help shape the future of baked goods quality.
Pay: $50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
