Batch Maker

**About Our Company**

Our products can be found under Private Label in local and national groceries, multi-unit restaurant operations, and other food manufacturers across the US and Canada. We supply a vast range of chef-created sauces and dressings for meal kits, frozen meals, restaurant entrees and salads and salad kits. Though you may not know Giraffe Foods yet, you certainly know our customers and have most likely already enjoyed some of our delicious products without realizing it.

Proud to be chosen as Canada’s Best Managed company three years running, Giraffe Foods boasts a strong leadership team and enjoys a mutually-beneficial partnership with our global parent company Symrise, headquartered in Germany.

**Position Summary**:
The Batch Blender is responsible for ensuring that all blend production processes and activities are set up and run in a manner which maximizes food safety, quality, efficiency, and safety while meeting all company standards.

**Duties & Responsibilities**:

- Responsible for operating mixers, boilers, pasteurizer, and pumps
- Operate metering equipment for dispensing oil, fructose, water and invert sugar
- Check production schedule daily to ensure that production requirements are met
- Accurately measure and weigh of ingredients according to the instruction on the batch sheets
- Maintain concise, accurate records of all mixed batches
- Take samples for QC and check products for defects to ensure conformance to company standards
- Follow and practice all GMP’s, HACCP and SQF protocols
- Clean and sanitize tanks, pumps, and pasteurizer on a daily basis
- Maintain cleanliness and organization in the blending area
- Work in accordance with all Health and Safety policies and procedures and maintain a safe work environment
- Other duties as assigned by Manager

**Education, Experience & Competency Requirements**:

- High school diploma or equivalent
- A minimum of 2-4 years blend or batch making experience in the food/beverage industry
- Must have strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficient ability to speak, read, write and take direction in English
- Strong mathematical and troubleshooting skills
- Knowledge of GMP’s, HACCP and SQF principles is preferred
- Ability to multi-task and manage multiple priorities simultaneously in order to meet deadlines
- Able to work in a fast-paced work environment and have good attention to detail
- Positive attitude and the ability to work effectively with a team as well as work independently as needed
- Ability to engage in routine walking, standing, bending and carry items weight up to 40 lbs plus for extended periods of time
- Valid Forklift license is an asset
- Other duties as assigned by Supervisor

**Benefits**:

- A competitive compensation packages
- An RRSP matching program
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, including an EAP program
- Ample time off throughout the year
- A hybrid remote work program
- Growth opportunities for career advancement
- Friendly and welcoming company culture
- Fun Company Events

We thank everyone for their expression of interest—and are truly appreciative of the time individuals put into applying—but with the limitations of time only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Giraffe Foods Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal treatment of all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, pregnancy, age, disability/handicap, record of offences, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you require accommodation measures during any _aspect of the recruitment process, we will work with you to address your needs. Information related to accommodation measures will be treated as confidential._

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

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay
- Signing bonus

**Experience**:

- batch making: 2 years (preferred)
- Food industry: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person