Warehouse & Bottling Line Operator

#BeExtraordinary

At Andrew Peller Limited (APL), our mission is to be Canada’s #1 branded wine and

craft beverage company by delivering the perfect brand experience for every

lifestyle and occasion. Through our commitment to excellence, honouring our

roots, owning it, fostering belonging and driving to succeed, we inspire teammates to be extraordinary every day.

Who We Are

We are one of Canada's largest and oldest wine companies with a rich heritage in quality winemaking.

We produce some of Canada's most recognized brands and offer our teammates a challenging and rewarding employment experience.

This person will be responsible for the packaging & shipping of wine and beverage alcohol products and components, while maintaining both Company and Government quality standards and working with other team members to ensure safe work practices and the efficient operation of the Grimsby Bottle shop and Warehouse.

This position is based at our Grimsby location and it works a rotation of shifts in bottle shop and shipping. The successful candidate will be available and willing to work both days and nights/afternoons - likely with 2 weeks of notice for evening shifts which are done on a vacation coverage basis.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participate in training program and qualification process for Bottling Line Operator and Shipper
• Demonstrate proficiency, attention to detail, and ability to troubleshoot while operating the various work -stations on production lines
• Document the results of all quality inspections as per SOP training.
• Re-work product as required, i.e. re-labeling, debottling, and inspection.
• Maintains quality standards by following Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s). Reports any and all quality concerns to the Operations Manager or designate (Supervisor or Lead Hand)
• Communicates any maintenance issues to Lead hand or Supervisor
• Cleans equipment, machines and general work environment when required and ensures the work area is neat, clean and organized.
• Ensure all shipments are properly prepared for shipping and accompanied by a bill of lading
• Physically count and verify production quantities as well as outgoing and incoming materials
• Follows safe work procedures and practices and reports all unsafe working conditions / hazards and work related injuries to Supervisor or Manager

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• Physical Effort– Frequent to constant standing, occasional walking, sitting, bending, crouching and stairclimbing, Ability to lift up to 50lbs, and exert forces of up to 35lbs (scrubbing, mopping, pushing and pulling equipment). Repetitive lifting on some shifts (manual stacking of cases, manual depalletization)
• Physical Environment– Working near moving machinery in a manufacturing environment. Working indoors with temperatures ranging from cool to hot and humid seasonally, typical manufacturing level noise (PEE supplied)
• Sensory Attention – High attention to detail, organization, flexibility and adaptation to changing plans, ability to address problems quickly and effectively, high level of performance standards for safety, quality and conduct. Mental Stress – Shift work and ability to work at other locations when required, meeting deadlines and schedules, ability to work overtime as required, continuous concentration/alertness needed

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Frequent to constant standing
• Occasional walking, sitting, crouching
• Rare requirement for stair climbing and balancing on one foot
• Continuous concentration/alertness required
• Lifting

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

• Product Quality / packaging appearance
• Follows work safe procedures
• Follows instructions/requests of the Shift Supervisor
• Prepares all required reports/documents with a degree of timeliness and accuracy.
• Team Player
• Adheres to Company Attendance Policy
• Plant cleanliness and organization
• Meets or betters established deadlines and schedules.

EDUCATION

• High School Diploma or GED
• Two years work experience or training in a similar manufacturing operation.
• Oral and Written communication skills
• Forklift experience an asset.

We are conducting an internal and external search simultaneously. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest; only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Accommodation:
Andrew Peller Limited is committed to meeting the needs of persons with temporary and/or permanent disabilities in a way that allows them to maintain their dignity and independence. We are happy to discuss any need for accommodation in the workplace and will make an effort to meet those needs in a timely manner by preventing and removing barriers to accessibility in the areas of information, communications, and employment. If you require an accommodation to apply or interview for a position, please email [email protected]

Equal Opportunity Employment:
At Andrew Peller Limited, we are committed to creating and celebrating a culture of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring every person has a right to equal treatment with respect to employment without discrimination or harassment because of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability.

This role is being posted to fill an existing vacancy.