RUNO Operator - Weekend Shift (11:00pm to 7:00am)

GRIFFITH FOODS
 

Griffith Foods is a global manufacturer of food products.  We provide a wide range of taste and texture components for food industry customers throughout the world.  Our products include seasoning blends, dry mixes, coating systems, dough blends, crumbs, flavors, sauces and food bases that are used in an extensive variety of application from snack foods and processed meat and poultry to ready meals. Our customers include food processors, restaurant operators and grocery retailers.  While our name may not be familiar to consumers, our products are key components of foods offered by many of the world’s best-known companies.

Saturday and Sunday Night Shift

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Supervisor, this role is responsible for effective and efficient daily operation of Runo area in service of Supply Chain’s overall goals of delivering customer orders on time and in full safely, in compliance with Quality standards and efficiently.

Major Responsibilities:

• Carries out duties according to procedures and work instructions covering the tasks relating to the position’s function as outlined in the department’s quality manual, in accordance with Griffith Management System requirements. 
• Ensures that GMP/HACCP/GMS standards are met, both personally and departmentally.
• Ensures all CCP checks are done at the required frequency and fills out HACCP sheet legibly & accurately
• Follows HACCP allergen protocols and changeovers
• Follows all procedures to reduce NCRs and customer complaints
• Participates in root cause analysis of customer complaints and NCRs
• Sets up equipment as per set up sheet and operates PLC controls
• Trouble shoots equipment and resolves set up issues to reduce downtime
• Tracks all downtime and collaborates with maintenance crew to reduce downtime
• Follows schedule and ensures orders are shipped ON TIME IN FULL
• Constantly watches to make sure equipment is operating properly and notifies Team Leader or Mechanic if necessary.
• Weigh and measures ingredients into pouches.  Check weighs according to standard procedures.
• Loads pallets with finished product and moves skid to staging area.
• Checks power lift truck and ensures that it is in safe operating condition.
• Identifies problems and corrects if possible or escalates to the area team leader.
• Enters production information into Baan in a timely manner.
• Verifies own work as follows:
  • Material matches description on travel card/order copy.
  • Weights are as specified.
  • Packaging and labels are as specified.
  • Pallet patterns are as specified/follow SID
• Participates in Lean manufacturing projects, Kaizen events, other duties or tasks that may be assigned as required.
• Ensures the health, safety, cleanliness, and security of the work environment.
• Ensures compliance with all product safety, legality and quality requirements.
• Understands and complies with all company policies and procedures.

What Will You Bring?

• High school diploma – Required.

• Previous experience in a food manufacturing environment is considered an asset.

• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Works cooperatively with others on the team and other departments.
• Acts with a clear sense of ownership, that is, takes personal responsibility for decisions, actions, and failures.
• Shows personal commitment and takes action to continuously improve.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Griffith Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within our workforce. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process. If you need assistance or require accommodation please contact: askhr@griffithfoods.com.