Location

RJ Spagnols - Kitchener, ON N2G 2P1 CA (Primary)

Travel

0 - 10%

Job Type

Full Time

Career Level

Experienced (Non-Manager)

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Category

Manufacturing/Production/Operations

Job Description

Overall Accountability


 
The Blending Technician is responsible for the blending and inventory control of all raw materials used to manufacture the liquid portion of our wine kits.   Works with the QA department to deliver finished blends that meet company specifications.  Additionally, the employee is required to work on the production line to provide break coverage.  Operates automatic filler head to package liquid blends.  Completes nightly CIP processes on fillers and pasteurizer equipment following established written procedures.

 
Specific Accountabilities


 

• Plans daily activities to deliver finished wine blends to the production line in accordance with the daily production schedule.
•  Assures compliance of all blending activities to company policy and health and safety.
• Works in cooperation with QA staff  to achieve departmental objectives.
• Ensures that product quality parameters are met at all times in the blending processes.
• Communicates with the Production Manager and QA Supervisor on potential blending constraints to assist in organizing the short term packaging schedule.
• Uses inventory principle (FIFO) for proper raw material rotation to ensure that optimal freshness of blends is maintained.
• In cooperation with the Production Manager identifies, develops and implements systems to improve inventory control in raw materials.
• Assures compliance with all departmental CIP and SOP policies and procedures.
• Coordinates maintenance and equipment issues with the Production Manager and maintenance mechanic.
• Applies knowledge and skills to resolve blending quality issues.
• Participates in inventory physical counts.
• Any additional tasks that may be assigned.
   

Reporting Relationships


 
Direct Report to: Production Manager
Indirect Reporting: QA Supervisor

 
Working Conditions


 

• Manages daily workload and prioritizes work to be done according to specific deadlines and production schedule.
• Communicates with Kitchener Operations employees and QA staff.
• Substantial attention to detail in all aspects of duties.
• Trouble shoots and solves problems as they arise in an efficient and communicative way.

 

Key Performance Indicators

 

• Efficiency and effectiveness
• Administrative accuracy
• Yield measurements
• Communications with other employees
• Meet plans and objectives
• Decision making and problem solving

 
Additional Requirements


 

• Experienced forklift operator
• Physically fit
• Previous experience in a recipe blending role an asset
• Wine knowledge an asset
• Education: Minimum of Grade 12 or equivalent

 
Compensation

• Competitive hourly wage based on experience and qualifications
• Constellation Brands Canada full time hourly benefits package upon completion of 3 month probation period
• Available employee share purchase program
• Constellation Brands Canada is an equal opportunity employer

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