Mixer- Crumpets

Aspire Bakeries is a North American baking company with a leadership position in specialty frozen baked goods. Formed from leading bakery companies, its innovative food portfolio includes breads, artisan breads, buns, cookies, donuts, muffins and pastries from beloved brands like ®, ®, and ®. With 13 bakeries in North America, we are committed to driving innovation, predicting upcoming consumer trends and flavors, and exceeding our customers’ expectations. Aspire Bakeries champions the values of Integrity, Ownership, Customer Focus, Creativity and Care to help us deliver on People Safety, Food Safety, Quality and Collaboration.

**Job Title**
- Mixer

**Location**
- Ancaster, ON

**Department**
- Crumpets

**Reporting to**
- Production Supervisor and Lead hand

**Position Purpose**

To ensure food is processed according to specifications Key Accountabilities Ensuring food quality along with standard productivity.

**Responsibilities**
- Visual check of mixer prior to start-up
- Responsible for start-up, review-mixing schedule
- Make sure to put all ingredients in the mixer according to the formula
- Follow the mixing procedure according to the formula
- Ensure all variances to formulas are reported to the Supervisor and documented
- Ensure all documentation is completed
- Check and document every dough temperature and time of check - confirm by initialing
- Ensure the mixing area is neat and clean
- Dump your garbage and keep your garbage bin clean and washed
- Work closely with Lead hand and Inform Lead hand of any quality issue immediately
- Prior to leaving at the end of the shift, ensure the work area is clean
- Sweep the mixer area throughout the shift
- Ensure that all employees are aware of their responsibilities specific to food safety, legality, and quality
- Adhere to all applicable job procedures as outlined in the SOP manual
- Adhere to GMPs and Health and Safety rules as outlined in the employee handbook o Keep work area clean and clear of hazards o Report any unsafe conditions, incidents or injuries to supervisor immediately
- Use all prescribed personal protective equipment
- Adhere to food safety practices and ensure they are being followed

**Experience & Qualifications**
- Must work with speed and accuracy to keep up with the production process Service-oriented
- high need to please
- Effective communicator
- Punctual and team player
- GMP and safety awareness
- Must have excellent attendance and work habits

**Education, Technical Qualifications, Experience and Competencies**
**Preferred**
- High school diploma or equivalent
**Physical Requirements**
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- The majority of work in the bakery requires employees to stand on their feet for the entire 8-12-hour shift
- Physical demands may also include reaching, bending, walking, lifting (up to a maximum of 50lbs), and performing repetitive actions
- Please refer to the PDA for all physical requirements of this position
**Work Environment**
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- ASPIRE BAKERIES Limited is a 24-hour/7-day manufacturing operation
- The temperature of the environment within the production area can range from 58 - 80 degrees Fahrenheit depending on the department
- The production areas are often loud, exceeding 85 decibels, due to the machinery that is running; earplugs are required to be worn while in the bakery at all times
- Depending on position, some employees may be exposed to dust; dust masks and respirators are available if required