This position works out of a third-party distribution center in Brampton, Ontario, and will report to the O.P.D.I. QA Team Lead.

This is a part-time permanent opportunity. The candidate must be flexible to work weekdays and weekends, and holidays. It is a 24/7 operation, must be flexible to work either day/afternoon/night shift.

Company

Ontario Potato Dist. (Alliston) 1991 Inc. has operated as a solely family-owned venture for over 50 years and has been providing high-quality potatoes across Ontario. O.P.D.I. now offers a wide range of services including:

- Potato packing and storage
- Logistics and transport
- Lumping operations
- Quality Assurance
- Home Delivery Service

Responsibilities:

- This position will involve conducting QC inspections within the citrus bagging area.
- This position will also involve conducting QC inspections on a variety of vegetables and fruits as per established produce procedures.
- Complete product inspection on inbound produce which includes but not limited to temperature checks, quality defects and label requirements by following company guidelines.
- Transcribe inspection results onto QA Logs and sending emails of rejections, where applicable.
- Work closely with produce buyers to determine disposition items that fail to meet inspection criteria, if required.
- Follow day to day procedures (includes watch-outs, huddles, quality defects) and other responsibilities as assigned.
- Work on projects as assigned by your Supervisor.

Requirements:

- Minimum related College/Diploma is required.
- Prior experience performing inspections on fresh produce (fruits and vegetables) is an asset.
- Proficient in using Microsoft Office including Excel is an asset.
- Experience using SAP to log rejections is an asset.
- Ability to be flexible working in different shifts.
- Ability to follow company SOP’s and Food Safety Guidelines with minimum supervision.
- Excellent written & verbal communication skills.
- Self-starter with strong interpersonal skills.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work individually and in a team setting.
- Working in a 0-4°C refrigerated environment.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

We Offer:

- $19-$21/hour depending on experience
- End-of-year bonus
- Extensive training program

Company Commitment:

Ontario Potato Dist. (Alliston) Inc. 1991 is committed to the principle of equal employment and advancement opportunity for all employees and potential employees, along with a discrimination-and harassment-free workplace environment.

It is the policy of Ontario Potato Dist. (Alliston) Inc. 1991 not to discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, race or colour, ancestry, ethnic origin, nationality of origin, religion or belief, disability, sex or gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy or childbirth, family or marital status, personal or family medical or genetic history, or pardoned conviction. All individuals have the right to be free from discrimination or harassment on these grounds under the Canadian Human Rights Act.

Ontario Potato Dist. (Alliston) Inc. 1991’s employment and workplace decisions will be based on company needs, job requirements and individual job qualifications and skills. Ontario Potato Dist. (Alliston) Inc. 1991 will comply with provincial and federal legislation relating to equal employment opportunities and employment equity. We will work cooperatively with government and community organizations to take affirmative action to ensure employment equity and advancement opportunities for everyone.

Job Type: Part-time

Salary: $19.00-$21.00 per hour

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