General Labourer

**Why join us?**
We are a respected, stable and growing company. Bartek's staff is professional and kind and they value their employees and the hard work they do. We encourage learning and offer growth. Also, we offer a competitive wage, benefits, an RRSP, and additional perks such as company lunches and other events. If you can do the job, are willing to put in the extra effort, you will be rewarded at Bartek.

**What do we do?**
Bartek manufactures Malic and Fumaric acid and high purity Maleic Anhydride at their plants located in Stoney Creek, Ontario. We are a food grade manufacturer and global distributor of our products.

**What are we looking for?**
The Operator Trainee will possess a positive attitude, and demonstrate core values including integrity, trust, respect and responsibility. **This is a heavy, repetitive, entry level job in a fast-paced environment, but there is potential to advance through the operator levels.** The Operator Trainee reports to the Shift Supervisors but is ultimately under the control of Production Manager.

**Position Description**:

- Feed empty bags onto machine, to be filled with product, once bag is full the bag will be directed to the heat sealer for sealing. Approximately 6 bags are fed per minute.
- Once bags are sealed, they will be removed from conveyer belt and placed on the pallet
- Fill out packaging schedules
- Test metal detectors and weigh scales daily

Other duties to be assigned as required, including, but not limited to:

- Taking samples for testing
- Labeling product, samples, etc.
- Moving full skids via forklift
- Cleaning workstations

**Abilities & Requirements**:

- Must have high school diploma or GED equivalent
- Must be able to work independently as well as part of a team
- Must be able to work well supervised as well as indirectly supervised
- Must be able to work rotating 12-hour shifts including weekends and holidays, days and nights, and willing to work overtime when required

**Must be able to work in an industrial setting with the following stressors**:

- Constant noise
- Humidity - depending on season
- Some trace dust in air - depending on role
- Standing for long periods
- Lift up to 25kg
- Repetitive duties
- Proven ability to adapt to changing priorities and working conditions
- Ability to act in accordance with Standard Procedures supporting company-wide operational, service and safety guidelines
- Good verbal and written English communication skills

Bartek Ingredients Inc. can provide accommodations upon request for applicants. We will consult with the individual once a request is made and provide suitable accommodations that take into account the individual’s unique accessibility needs that result from a disability. If you have any accommodation needs, please speak with Human Resources.

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

**Salary**: $24.12 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
- RRSP match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Schedule:

- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

COVID-19 considerations:
Recruitment is mostly done virtually to satisfy physical distancing guidelines under Pandemic Protocols as recommended by Public Health. We have other COVID-19 policies in place.

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Stoney Creek, ON L8E 3J4: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Application question(s):

- Are you interested in working 12-hour continental shifts, including days/nights, weekends and holidays?
- When do you think you would be able to start work?

**Education**:

- Secondary School (preferred)

**Experience**:

- manufacturing: 2 years (preferred)
- packaging: 1 year (preferred)
- food industry: 1 year (preferred)
- chemical manufacturing: 1 year (preferred)

Shift availability:

- Day Shift (preferred)
- Night Shift (preferred)
- Overnight Shift (preferred)

Work Location: One location