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.
We are hiring a Shipper /Bottling Line Operator in Grimsby, ON
ROLE SUMMARY
Responsible for the shipping and packaging 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.
Occasionally required to work at different APL locations (Trius, ODC)
RESPONSIBILITIES
Participate in the training program and qualification process for Shipping, Receiving and Warehouse activities, as well as Bottling Line Operator
Follows safe work procedures and practices and reports all unsafe working conditions / hazards and work related injuries to Supervisor or Manager
Safely operating a forklift to load, unload, move and stack finished goods, packaging components and ingredients
Physically count and verify production quantities as well as outgoing and incoming materials
Ensure all shipments are properly prepared for shipping and accompanied by a bill of lading
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.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
Reports to: Packaging Supervisor – Bottle Shop, Operations Manager – Shipping
Direct Reports: N/A
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
3-5 years of Forklift experience
High School Diploma or GED
Two years work experience or training in a similar manufacturing operation.
Oral and Written communication skills
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 people.culture@andrewpeller.com
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.
