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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:** Operations Supervisor **Responsibilities** - Assemble, operate, and monitor filling equipment across multiple production lines to prepare for production. - Monitor gauges on the fillers to ensure critical control parameters and package weights are within specifications. - Respond promptly to machine alarms and access the appropriate resources/technicians. - Test package integrity and perform seal evaluation randomly or at prescribed intervals. - Ensure all necessary supplies are in reserve for continuous operations. - Monitor overall quality of the product and packaging materials. - Maintain all equipment and work area in a clean and sanitary condition by following proper cleaning procedures for all equipment including scheduled CIP. - Alert and collaborate with mechanics if equipment malfunctions to resolve problem. - Ensure all paperwork is filled out accurately, start-up and cleaning checklist, downtime sheets and quality check sheets. - Evaluate production date (i.e., variances, efficiencies). - Communicate production issues with the supervisor. - Compliance at all times 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 education or equivalent experience is required - Previous related machine operator experience is an asset - Good verbal and written communication skills (ability to read, write and speak clearly in English) - Ability to do physically demanding work lift up to 30 pounds and climbing stairs - Good interpersonal skills and demonstrated problem solving skills - Attention to detail - Able to prioritize assigned duties and challenging situations properly - Mechanical aptitude and basic computer skills - Familiar with and strict adherence to GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), HACCP and Food Safety programs. - Initially the work will be a day shift position, with expectation to work extended hours or weekend overtime as required. Position will become a rotating shift position as demand for our product grows. - NB: Successful candidates will be required to provide photo ID, banking details, a valid SIN number, and (if applicable) a valid work permit *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.*