Batcher

About Ya YA Foods:

Ya YA Foods is a dynamic and high-growth manufacturer of liquid food and unique beverages. With over 30 years’ experience, we have evolved into a versatile manufacturer and co-packer of a variety of low acid and high acid beverage and liquid food items. We are a family-owned Canadian business who prides itself in its proven track record of satisfying the needs of global multi-national customers. We are a solution provider for our customers, always striving to exceed expectations in innovation, quality, service, and speed to market. For further information about us, please check our website at yayafoods.com

Reports to: Processing Supervisor

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Create batches of juices, teas, or other beverages as required, ensuring product quality and integrity.
• Accurately weigh and mix all ingredients as per formula requirements to consistently create product to specifications.
• Dispose of ingredient containers in a clean and orderly manner to avoid product contamination.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve issues with equipment, devices, or products.
• Maintain batch logs, and documentation including those outlining procedures, batch records, inventory, productivity, changeover, and progress.
• Measure weight & load ingredients following the appropriate formula.
• Responsible to manage processing of product from batch tank, through thermizer and UHT system, to Aseptic tank.
• Perform simple calculations (i.e. ingredient quantities, batching cycles required).
• Collaborate with the Quality Control team to ensure integrity of products.
• Compliance with all rules & policies regarding health safety, occupational safety, environmental safety, food safety, legal regulations, company requirements, etc.
• Compliance with the Company's Integrated Management Systems which includes, but is not limited to Production, Quality, Food Safety & GMP.
• Other duties as assigned.

Profile

• Grade 12 education or equivalent experience
• 1-3 years of experience in a related industry
• Aptitude for numbers and have basic computer skill
• Attention to detail
• Ability to perform physically demanding work (lift up to 50 lbs)
• Ability to work in an environment with variable temperatures
• Ability to stand on your feet for long periods of time
• Ability to work in a team environment with minimal supervision
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and have demonstrated problem solving skills
• Good Mechanical and Technical Aptitude and ability to troubleshoot equipment
• Previous related process/batching experience is an asset
• Valid Forklift or electric pallet truck license is an asset
• NB: Successful candidates will be required to provide photo ID, banking details, a valid SIN number, and (if applicable) a valid work permit

Why Join Us:

We believe that the key to creating and growing a successful business is by investing in our people—some of whom have been a part of our team for over 30 years. This is at the core of who we are, what we do, and how we grow our business—as a versatile, automated manufacturer and co-packer of a wide-variety of beverages and liquid food items. In our view, a happy team means a better workforce, a better product, and more satisfied customers.

Furthermore, we encourage different perspectives and celebrate diversity in our workforce. Where every employee has the opportunity to realize his or her full potential in a working environment that is supportive of everyone. Upon request, we will gladly provide accommodations to any candidate with a disability taking part in the selection process.

*this job posting is for an existing vacancy within our organization*

Continental Rotational - rotating 12 hour day and night shifts
84 hours biweekly