Ingredient Blender

**MMIS Mondo is a producer of quality spice blends and technical units/ingredients for the food industry. Our specialty is as a supplier for the meat, dairy, and pet food industries. We are currently expanding our ingredient production department and are looking for a Full Time and/or Part Time hire.**

**Role of Line Operator**: To blend and pack various spice and ingredient mixtures under the supervision of senior production staff and the production supervisor.

**Specific Responsibilities**
- Application of labels on product bags
- Packing ingredients
- Utilizing a semi-automatic filling machine to assist in packing/filling duties
- Sealing of filled product bags using an impulse heat sealer
- Boxing of finished product and labeling boxes accordingly
- Weighing raw spices and filling as needed
- Mixing of spices and ingredients using small and medium sized blending equipment, and by hand mixing
- Assisting senior production staff in larger ingredient blends
- Filling out production logs as needed
- Scanning packed bags and boxes of product through a metal detector
- Washing and cleaning of production room, surfaces, and equipment
- Complete corresponding sanitation records

**General Responsibilities**
- Follow production schedule as outlined by the production supervisor
- Fill out records to comply with applicable requirements, regulations and codes, PO numbers
- Working safely with specific equipment and observing all safety rules
- Notify production supervisor of ingredients/supplies that need to be ordered, BEFORE running out
- Keep spice aisles organized and clean, ensuring that there is no spillage, especially in the Allergen section
- Keep allergens separate from non-allergen products, avoiding cross contamination
- Cleaning on scheduled basis, according to SQF Food Safety procedures
- Notifying supervisor of any noted safety hazard to ensure a safe work environment

**Qualifications and Competencies**
- Ability to stand for multiple hours on a daily basis
- Must be able to lift 55 lbs minimum on a repeated basis
- Grade 12 education a minimum and knowledge of basic math skills
- Knowledge and experience in food packaging and manufacturing a strong asset
- Knowledge of raw materials and ingredients for the food industry a strong asset
- Knowledge of quality systems and standards such as HACCP and SQF a strong asset
- Prior knowledge of reach trucks / fork lifts a strong asset

**Compensation Details**
- Hourly Wage based on experience and qualifications.
- 3 paid sick days and 3 paid personal emergency days per calendar year.
- Paid vacation from 2 to 4 weeks annually based on number of years of employment.
- Health Spending Account to cover out of pocket health expenses such as dental, vision, and medication.
- Samples of our spices, seasonings, and ingredients are provided free of charge; larger amounts can be purchased at cost.

**Salary**: $19.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus pay

Work Location: One location