Blending Operator

Dreaming big is in our DNA. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. We look for people with passion, talent, and curiosity, and provide them with the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?

PAY:

Starting at $22.78/Hour. Upon successful completion of probationary period, pay rate increases to $22.99

CORE DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Own your safety & the safety of others around you – proactive hazard observation/reporting in the Blending department and first aid reporting
• Operate Cleaning in Place systems to clean tanks, equipment and hoses
• Environmental cleaning and 5S ownership and optimization
• Raw materials intake and management including:

• Offloading and dilution of bulk alcohol and sugar deliveries
• Movement of palletized raw materials by Forklift Truck
• Shared ownership of raw materials inventory and counting
• Accurate staging of raw materials for product batching to supplied recipe

• RTD and canned cocktail product batching including:

• Cross-departmental communication to check production schedule
• Operation of blending equipment in accordance with SOPs
• Accurate record keeping and documentation

• Proactive Quality Assurance including:

• Tank clean effectiveness checks
• Coordination with Quality team on blend tank Quality checks
• Measurement of Oxygen and CO2 levels of product in tank
• Basic troubleshooting using Reaction Plan for out of spec batches

• Reporting of any equipment and plant issues to Maintenance Team using Work Order ticket system
• Root Cause investigation of out of spec product and other issues using 5 Why tools
• Organization and recycling of used materials containers
• Other duties as required

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Teamwork and Trustworthiness – we look out for and help one another always
• Detail Orientated – a systematic, accurate approach to carrying out tasks
• Good communication – someone who isn’t afraid to ask questions
• Ownership and pride in doing the best job possible

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Grade 12 education or equivalent
• 1+ years related manufacturing/production experience
• Forklift certification considered an asset
• Advanced organizational skills in planning, project, and time management
• Computer and systems literate skills
• Strong critical thinking, analytical and effective decision-making skills
• Mechanical aptitude & troubleshooting a plus

WHY LABATT:

As one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, Labatt is a place where our people can bring out the best in themselves through a collective purpose of creating A Future With More Cheers. We are always looking to serve up new ways to meet life’s moments, dream big to move our industry forward, and make a meaningful impact in our communities. We believe in brewing up a future that everyone can celebrate and share.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

At Labatt Breweries of Canada, we are an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to maintaining a welcoming, safe, and inclusive environment for every person – regardless of age, race, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, neurodivergence, or disability status.

REQUIRE ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE?

Labatt Breweries of Canada is committed to fair and equitable recruiting practices. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to come forward at any stage of the recruitment process to request accommodations, if needed. Members of our team will consult and create processes that provide individuals with disabilities the best possible recruitment experience.