Bakery Operator

Griffith Foods is the caring, creative product development partner helping food companies meet the evolving needs of consumers while sustaining the planet. As a family business founded in 1919 and headquartered in Alsip, Illinois USA, Griffith Foods is known for true, collaborative innovation guided by their Purpose of “We Blend Care and Creativity to Nourish the World”. The company’s product capabilities range from seasonings and marinades to coating systems and sauces that are better for people and better for the planet. For more information, visit www.griffithfoods.com.

TITLE:                             Bakery Operator

LOCATION:                   Onsite in Scarborough, ON

SHIFT & HOURS:          Rotating Shift (days, afternoons & nights)

Hiring Hourly Rate:     $24.91 per hour (plus applicable premium)

Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Griffith Foods is hiring a Bakery Operator to support the safe and efficient operation of bakery production lines, ensuring product quality, food safety, and production targets are achieved while maintaining GMP and HACCP standards.

As a Bakery Operator, your responsibilities will include:

• Setting up bakery production lines and preparing equipment for start-up and production runs.
• Monitoring the manufacturing process, making adjustments as required, and communicating changes to team members.
• Performing quality assurance checks, recording results, and consulting with leadership on product approvals.
• Assembling pallet trays, palletizing finished products, and safely moving materials using forklift equipment.
• Assisting with equipment assembly, disassembly, troubleshooting, and reporting equipment concerns.
• Completing product changeovers, line clean-ups, and maintaining an inspection-ready work area.
• Recording bag weights, raw material usage, and production documentation accurately and timely.
• Collecting required samples and ensuring magnets and bacteriological testing procedures are followed.
• Adhere to all safety, GMP, HACCP, and food safety standards while collaborating with Scheduling and cross-functional teams to meet production schedules.

Qualified candidates must have:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to lift and/or carry up to 25kg
• Basic mathematical foundations
• Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently, including comprehension of instructions, correspondence, and memos, and the ability to communicate effectively.
• Flexibility to work rotating shifts, including days, afternoons, nights, weekends, and overtime as needed.
• Strong computer literacy and data entry skills.

What will set you apart:

• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Previous forklift operating experience or certification.
• Flexibility to work across different departments based on operational and business needs.
• Proficiency in computer applications, including DAX, FIX, Redzone, and Microsoft Office applications.

This is a safety sensitive position, and it requires the use of an N9 NIOSH-approved fitted respirator (“N95”) or an approved alternative. Successful candidates will be required to go through appropriate fit-testing and will be required to wear an N95 while performing their duties. Should you require an accommodation under the Ontario Human Rights Code, please contact Jasmine Manalo at [email protected].

What We Offer(*):
Paid top-up for Pregnancy, Parental and Compassionate Care leave. 

Health and Group Benefits (100% of premiums paid by Griffith foods).
Education reimbursement program.
Life event recognition and on the job recognition.
Generous defined contribution retirement plan.
Career development and growth opportunities.
Annual wellness allowance.
Annual incentive.

*Please note that terms and conditions apply.

Equitable Employer:

Griffith Foods is committed to fair and accessible employment practices in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). We will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process.

This role is affiliated to the Toronto, ON location, and candidates for this role need to reside within a commutable distance of that location and will be required to come onsite to that location. 

At Griffith Foods, you can be a member of a globally connected team that is known for true, collaborative innovation, guided by our purpose to Blend Care and Creativity to Nourish The World. We are a family-owned business, founded in 1919 and headquartered in Alsip, Illinois USA. Our product capabilities range from seasonings and marinades to coating systems and sauces that are better for people and better for the planet.

At Griffith Foods, we aim to create a regenerative future and build food systems that are sustainable and resilient for both people and the planet. A sustainable supply chain enables us to deliver high-quality products in a way that supports the growers and farming communities. Learn more about us at https://griffithfoods.com/careers/

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure:

As part of our recruitment process, we may use AI‑supported assessment tools to evaluate job‑related skills and abilities. These tools support our hiring team and do not make final hiring decisions.

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