Oxford Food Group, a member of the Bragg Group of Companies, is a family owned international business that has over 1,200 employees, eight manufacturing facilities and two large farming operations within Atlantic Canada and the United States. Oxford Food Group is the world's largest provider of Wild Blueberries, North America's largest producer of premium, frozen carrots and one of Canada's premier manufacturers of onion rings and battered appetizers.
Benefits of being an Oxford Food Group Employee
Comprehensive benefit package including a matching contribution pension plan
Employee Housing Loan program provides a forgivable loan up to $40,000, interest free
Vacation PLUS we offer a vacation purchase plan allowing for additional time off
Employee Discount Program offering great discounts at various businesses and industries
Employee pricing on products we produce
Starting wage of $18.39 and after the successful completion of probation, $18.60.
Desired Qualities and Abilities
Task oriented
Ability to work independently and as a part of a team
Good Time management
Security minded
Must be able to work rotating shifts
Must be able to work with products including but not limited to onions and wheat
Duties and Responsibilities
Verify specified processing conditions and make adjustments to processes used to peel and slice onions or process frozen blueberries or carrots
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Set up and adjust processing and packaging machines
Operate single-function machines to box frozen fruits and vegetables
Operate single-function machines to inspect fresh product and separate impurities
Check products to ensure conformance to company standards and clear machine blockages as required
Record production information such as quantity, weight, size, date and type of products packaged or processed
Record the use of raw materials used during processing and packaging
Perform corrective machine adjustments, clean machines and immediate work areas.
Troubleshoot machines and report mechanical problems to the line supervisor
Record amounts and lot numbers of all batter and breading used throughout the shift
Ensure the mixers are cleaned and filled with the appropriate batter for the shift
Monitoring batter levels to ensure adequate supply throughout the shift and avoiding waste at the end of the shift
Weigh totes of product and label appropriately
Observe gauges, computer printouts and video monitors to verify specified processing conditions and make adjustments to process variables such as cooking times, ingredient inputs, flow rates and temperature settings
Maintain shift log of production and other data
Operate industrial cleaning equipment to remove scraps, dirt, heavy debris and other refuse to meet food safety standards as required
Wash windows, equipment, interior walls and ceilings
Maintain a clean work environment
Operate a forklift to feed lines, move, load and store food and raw materials as required
Change batteries and ensure discharged batteries are plugged into the charger as required
Training
On the job training is provided. Experience is not a requirement but would be considered an asset. On the job training includes,
GMP
HACCP
WHMIS
Fall Arrest
Aerial Platform
Forklift/Fork Truck
Oxford Frozen Foods requires all employees to have an active role in organizational sustainability initiatives including,
Correctly divert waste to support Zero Waste initiatives
React to green wastes (wasted energy and water, air leaks, product leaks etc.) by submitting work orders for immediate repair
If interested in learning more about Oxford Frozen Foods, visit our website www.oxfordfrozenfoods.com For all interested applicants in the Process Operator position, please forward your resume with a cover letter demonstrating how your skills and experience meet the above qualifications.
Applications can be made by visiting www.oxfordfrozenfoods.com/opportunity and applying through our career center.
