Crew Leader

Come join our outstanding team at _**RDJ Bakeries**_.

We are Canada’s manufacturer for high value crackers We support our retail partners around the globe to establish the best quality product.
- **RDJ Bakeries Ltd**_ is currently looking for a Crew Leader to join our growing team. We are hiring for the night shift (straight shift).

**Job purpose**

The Crew Leader oversees all activities directly relating to the activities of all packaging staff and equipment on their line to ensure a safe, efficient, and organized packaging operation for Gluten Free products.

**Duties and Responsibilities**

The associate’s primary functions and responsibilities are as follows:

- Direct and coach team to ensure all staff are adhering to the policies and procedures set forth by the company.
- Reach scrap & efficiency goals as relating to your assigned line.
- Ensure all “Work-In-Process” is used up in an efficient manner as per First in First Out rules.
- Prepare and complete all required paperwork including production packaging records, weight checks and metal detection records.
- Ensure all checks are completed on time.
- Ensure proper packaging is used.
- Update date code and ensure it is accurate.
- Coordinate changeovers and cleans.
- Help keep line clean and at end of shift, ensure bins, cardboard garbage’s are emptied for next shift.
- Manage packers on the line to assign work during spare time, monitor break times and attendance.
- Ensure timely rotations of packers as per the company standard.
- Use just foods software to report pallets and print LPs.
- Responsible to ensure all packers are trained.
- Responsible to ensure packers are following safety procedures and company policies.
- Responsible to communicate issues on the line to appropriate individuals including Service Operator, QA, Line Supervisor, oven operator and Mechanic.
- Assist and complete cleaning procedures such as allergens.
- Adjust and direct crew when it comes to equipment downtime and break downs.
- Always organize and maintain the line.
- To assist with moving pallets as required on the production lines.
- Require working “Independently” as well as in a “Team” environment.
- Perform other assigned duties.
- Follow all SOP’s.
- Follow Health and Safety rules and regulations.
- Must follow Good Manufacturing Practices, Food Safety, and Food Defense guidelines.
- Comply with all Company policies and procedures.

**Qualifications**
- Knowledge and experience working in a product packaging environment preferred.
- Must be able to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent command of the English language; reading/writing/verbal
- Must be a team player, have good organizational skills and the ability to work with mínimal supervision, and possess a safety-first approach to work.
- Detail oriented
- Basic math skills
- Must be able to work a flexible work schedule including overtime and have dependable attendance.
- Must be able to follow written and verbal communication.

**Working conditions**
- Always work indoors.
- May be exposed to very hot temperatures from ovens.
- May work close to others, usually within a few feet.
- Usually wear safety equipment such as gloves, hair nets, and beardnets.
- Straight shift work.

**Shift**

11:00pm - 7:00am Sunday Night to Friday Morning

**Physical requirements**
- Stand for long periods of time.
- Repeat the same movement.
- Bend or twist their body.
- Use their hands to handle, control, or feel products.

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

**Salary**: $18.00-$22.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Night shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Cambridge, ON N1R 7L3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person