Sanitation - Lead Hand

We are a fast growing & highly respected group of companies. The Ippolito Group of companies has been in the produce business over 75 years, family run & with an excellent reputation.
BENEFITS, ADVANTAGES & MORE
- Pay $16.50 + job security
- Continental day shift - 6 fewer workdays every month plus vacation
- How it works: 2 days on/2 days off, 3 days on/3 days off.
- Working from 6:30am - 6:30pm. Perfect for Families trying to save on childcare.
- Save up to 90% on our produce with our discounted employee purchase program and produce/grocery giveaways - save on monthly groceries while eating fresh
- Comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision coverage.
- RSP program, with company matching portion, highest match in Ontario for our industry.

**Job Summary**:
The Lead Hand is responsible for ensuring the production plan outlined by the Supervisor is followed, and to lead the efficient operation of production activities in a safe and timely manner

**Job Duties**:
Production/Planning Responsibilities
- Communicate with drivers, line operators and other staff what product and equipment will be run as outlined in the production plan.
- Ensure production plan outlined by supervisor is followed by all production staff.
- Ensure all rooms, labelers and tubers are properly set up and ready for production.
- Walk through the production line regularly to ensure all areas are running in the most effective, efficient and safe manner.
- Conduct ongoing inspection of every bag/tub to ensure proper case codes and quality of product are being maintained and advise supervisor of any concerns.
- Complete second verification sheet to ensure that product codes and dates are correct.
- Checking the physical and visual quality of product and report any concerns to Bosch operator as well as supervisor.
- Fill in for key food safety personnel as required (production/shift supervisors).

Supervisory Responsibilities
- Assign staff to work location and create rotation schedule.
- Direct staff to dispose of any garbage on a regular basis throughout the shift (3 times per shift).
- Advise staff to sweep floors, remove labels and to make sure overall area is kept in a neat, clean and orderly fashion.
- Manage and lead staff, advising them of duties to be completed, and overseeing task completion.
- Ensure startup and shutdown list is completed each shift.

Food Safety and OHS Responsibilities
- Ensure that all man doors are closed, and that all rollup doors are operating.
- Follow all applicable health & safety and food regulations and procedures, including wearing Personal Protective Equipment, such as steel toe shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection, Teflon gloves etc.
- Ensure each worker follows all applicable health and safety and food safety regulations.
- Shows interest in Ippolito Fruit and Produce Ltd H & S performance.
- Upholds safety rules, and supports safety enforcement.
- Corrects substandard or unsafe acts or conditions
- Reports, investigates, and documents all injuries and incidents.
- Report all workplace accidents or health and safety concerns to the Supervisor.
- Attend training sessions as required, and ensure employees are up to date on required training.
- Ensure hand wash stations are operating

**Education & Experience**:

- Minimum high school diploma
- Post-secondary education an asset
- 2-3 years of previous experience in production, preferably in a food industry
- Previous supervisory experience in production role, an asset
- Previous Health and Safety training, an asset

**Working Conditions**:

- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication, interpersonal, organization, and planning skills
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Ability to effectively lead and manage up to 40 employees at a time
- Ability to plan, be alert and resolve unexpected problems quickly and effectively
- Ability to work well with others and effectively communicate to other departments

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**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Discounted or free food
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
- Wellness program

**Schedule**:

- 12 hour shift
- Day shift

**Application question(s)**:

- Have you been convicted of a criminal offence for which a pardon has not be granted?
- Are you legally authorized to work in Canada?

**Work Location**: In person