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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 on innovation, quality, service, and speed to market. For further information about us, please check our website at yayafoods.com 

A career at Ya YA FOODS will offer you the opportunity to…

• Build a career, not just have a job
• Work in a dynamic and high-growth company with very skilled professionals
• Become part of a teamwork focused culture 
• Be a part of an organization that supports your future growth path

Reports to:  Sr. Operations Manager

 Responsibilities

• Monitor packing line equipment such as straw applicators, shrink wrappers, case sealer, palletizers, and bar & date coding machines.
• Ensure all supplies (straws, glue, etc.) are stocked and refilled for production.
• Manually load trays of finished products on pallets, prepare stock for palletizing procedure.
• Check conveyors prior to production to ensure equipment is functioning properly.
• Inspect operating equipment to identify and resolve obstructions to resume operations.
• Alert mechanic if equipment malfunctions and work with them to correct problem.
• Maintain all equipment and work areas in a clean and sanitary condition by following proper cleaning procedures.
• Perform work in safe and efficient manner.
• Ensure all paperwork is filled out accurately, start-up and cleaning checklist, downtime sheets, and quality check sheets.
• Compliance with the Company's Integrated Management Systems which includes, but is not limited to Production, Quality, Food Safety & GMP.
• Compliance with all rules & policies regarding health safety, occupational safety, environmental safety, food safety, legal regulations, company requirements, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

Profile 

• Grade 12 or equivalent level of education
• Ability to stand for long periods of time, and do light lifting (up to 30 lbs)
• Ability to learn multiple pieces of operating equipment and basic trouble-shooting techniques
• Ability to work with and communicate well with others (ability to read, write and speak clearly in English)
• Attention to detail
• Experience as a machine operator in a food manufacturing or product manufacturing is preferred 
• Good knowledge of HACCP is an asset (training will be provided otherwise)
• Experience in a warehouse environment 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 25-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.