Who we are:
Frulact is an international business group, founded in Oporto in 1987. Currently, we are positioned as a top-ranked innovative player in the supply of added-value ingredients for the food and beverage industry, focusing on fruit preparations, plant-based dairy alternatives, liquid flavours, and other specialty ingredients.
For more information about us, please click the link below:
https://frulact.com/
Why work with us?
- Monday-Friday operation
- 8 hour rotating morning, afternoon, and night shifts
- Internal career/growth opportunities
- Overtime after 40 hours a week
- 3 weeks of vacation
- Afternoon & overnight shift premium
- RRSP match
- All PPE is provided
- Inclusive environment
Responsibilities:
- Prepare, weigh, and process raw materials including dry ingredients, flavours and frozen fruit as per the recipe
- Mix raw materials in accordance with the recipe using automated equipment
- Maintain traceability for all weighed raw materials and ingredients, ensuring batch #s and quantities are accurately recorded
- Conduct physical-chemical inline quality control analysis (e.g. Brix, pH, consistency); report non-conformances or deviations to QC and the Shift Supervisor
- Monitor process temperatures and pressures according to the parameters to prevent line stoppages and non-conforming finished product
- Follow FIFO procedures when selecting totes for filling; be attentive to the condition of the tote and document / report non-conformances
- Attention to detail when filling, cleaning and sealing totes so they are in proper condition for shipment to the customer
- Visual inspection of magnets and filters, document and report non-conformances to QC and Shift Supervisor
- Adhere to Health & Safety and Food Safety & Quality policies, standards and procedures.
- Maintain safe and clean work environment; follow area checklist for sanitation requirements
- May be required to train new or transferred employees
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
- Minimum 1-2 years of experience in a manufacturing or food industry setting considered an asset
- Must be able to work in a high pressure, fast-paced environment; work effectively both independently and within a team
- Must be safety and quality conscious
- Must be able to lift 50+ lbs.; be able to stand, bend, lift, twist, and turn, for extended periods of time in a humid environment
- Must be available for rotating shifts and holidays as required
Frulact Canada is committed to supporting AODA standards and requirements. Any applicant that requires any form of accommodation during the recruitment and placement process are to advise accordingly.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.46-$21.89 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
