Smokehouse Operator

Heidelberg Foods Ltd. has an opening in its RAW production area at its St. Jacobs location.

**ROLE OVERVIEW**:

- Ensure all set up is properly completed.
- Must be able to work effectively with department equipment.
- Responsible for the proper operation of all smokehouses, drying rooms and the quality of product that passes through
- Daily and weekly cleaning of smokehouses, smoke makers, drying rooms, and coolers
- Completion of quality control checks (Ph, aW) before releasing product to packaging
- Must be able to efficiently and effectively execute change over between products
- Must be able to accurately record production data as this is critical to the role.
- Other related duties as assigned by the department Supervisor.

Position is hourly: 40 - 44 hours per week **Day Shift** at an hourly rate of $$23.61 - $26.24 (depending upon experience) **_Plus Benefits after three month probationary period._**.

Shift premium $1.00/hr

Typical Hours: Monday to Friday 9:30am - 7pm (Shift start times may vary depending upon production schedules.) **This role will require weekend coverage of the smokehouse operations occasionally.**

Production environment temperature is 4 degrees Celsius or lower. Need to dress appropriately. Freezer jackets are supplied.

**Responsibilities and Duties**
- Understand and adhere to all relevant and appropriate requirements of the Heidelberg Foods Ltd. Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s), Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI), HACPP, FSEP, Safety Policy and all relevant legislation.
- Complete all required production, GFSI and HACCP documentation.

**Qualifications and Skills**
- Smokehouse knowledge preferable
- Compliance with all appropriate policies, procedures and legislation
- Time management
- Communication
- Attention to detail
- Effective team player / must be willing to cross-train
- Technical skill
- Must be able to maintain a clean and organized work area.
- Experience in formulating and running a bowl chopper is an asset
- Experience with a Handtmann stuffer is an asset

For any job applicants selected to participate in an assessment or selection process, accommodations are available upon request in relation to the materials or processes to be used.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $23.61-$26.24 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Discounted or free food
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

Work Location: In person