Kitter

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: Quality Control Leader- Kitting 

Responsibilities

• Follow recipes and formulas, including confirmation of correct revision numbers.
• Communicate with stagers to ensure correct ingredients are brought to the raw ingredients prep area.
• Verify ingredient coding against recipe or formulation.
• Accurately weigh ingredients using balance scales.
• Complete batch sheets with the correct codes and label ingredients with the provided stickers.
• Clean and sanitize weighing areas before and after each shift.
• Use the ERP (Parity) system for kit building and tracking.
• Conduct inventory checks for kitted products.
• Handle allergen-containing ingredients responsibly, maintaining compliance with the allergen matrix and preventing cross-contamination.
• Compliance with all rules & policies regarding health safety, occupational safety, environmental safety, food safety, legal regulations, company requirements, etc.
• Compliance with the Company's Integrated Management Systems which includes, but is not limited to Production, Quality, Food Safety & GMP.
• Other duties as assigned.

Profile

• High school diploma or GED is required 
• Previous food production experience is nice to have 
• Ability to perform physically demanding work (lift up to 50 lbs without assistance)
• Strong attention to detail
• Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Basic mathematical skills and Proficient computer skills
• Forklift license – counterbalance 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 30-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.