Smokehouse Operator

**NOW HIRING A SMOKEHOUSE OPERATOR**

**_ If you think our products are great, you should “meat” our people_**

***THE PERKS**
- Competitive wages starting at $23.87/hour plus shift premium (if applicable)
- Wage Increase after 6 months
- Straight Night Shifts (8:30PM-5:00AM)
- Amazing co-workers
- Exclusive Employee Rewards Programs
- Employee Referral Bonus Program (up to $1000/referral)
- Full Benefits (Health, Dental and Vision)
- Company Matched Pension Plan after 1 year
- Paid time off including 3 weeks vacation after 1 year
- Free Wi-Fi & Coffee
- Employee Share Ownership Program
- Employee Appreciation Events

***THE BUSINESS**

At Piller’s, we’re in the business of crafting high quality, specialty foods for families to enjoy. Our award-winning deli and meat products are found in grocery and restaurant chains across North America. We’re passionate about our products and equally as passionate about the success and safety of our people.

If you are looking for a long-term career in manufacturing with job security, teamwork, and fantastic co-workers, consider us as your next place to call home.

**THE PEOPLE**

We are a community made up of introverts, extroverts, family people, single people, passionate people, creative people, sports fanatics, movie buffs, video gamers, music makers, gym goers, pet lovers and every other variety. When you work with friends, it doesn’t feel like work

**THE OPPORTUNITY**
- Load and unload product into designated smokehouses
- Operate and monitor smokehouses including selecting programs, verifying performance, making program adjustments, and responding to alerts
- Complete all required CCP checks on product and document appropriately
- Assess and plan cooling and drying room locations for completed product
- Cleaning Smokehouses following CIP (clean in place) process
- Clean smokehouse generators using high pressure water hose
- Monitor and replenish woodchips into generators when required
- Troubleshoot smokehouses, make minor adjustments and notify maintenance for unresolved equipment issues
- Responsible for maintaining food safety standards in work responsibilities and report food safety issues to QA immediately
- Work in a safe manner in compliance with the Occupational Health & Safety Act by reporting all hazards, accidents, incidents or near misses to the Supervisor
- Follow all prescribed SOPs, rotation schedules, HACCP and GMP procedures
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned

**THE REQUIREMENTS**
- Excellent communication skills; verbal and written
- Physically fit; able to lift 60LBS, able to walk and stand for the entire shift
- Basic mathematical skills and computer skills
- Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
- Must be mechanically inclined
- Ability to work effectively both as an individual and a team member
- Ability to work in a cold environment
- Must have good organizational and problem-solving skills
- Experience in food manufacturing preferred

**_ _**_We would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted._**
- Piller's Fine Foods is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or any other protected factor. Piller's Fine foods is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please advise us if you require accommodation._