Packaging Operator

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: Production Supervisor on-site in Ogden Utah
Responsibilities:

• Operating manufacturing equipment for mixing and packaging of our customer's products, including daily maintenance and problem-solving
• Anticipate needs before they arise, while keeping focus on deliverables and what is needed for timely success
• Naturally prioritize and integrate complex inputs
• Together with coworkers and global organization build up, maintain, and further develop the quality system and HACCP work at site
• Comply with GMPs, PPE, sanitation procedures, general housekeeping and food safety & food defense practices and procedures
• Utilize process data, trend analysis and training to monitor, troubleshoot and respond to process conditions to optimize the Plant operations
• Collect and test samples on different stages of the process and act based on the results when required
• Maintain a clean facility and follow the sanitation schedule
• Other duties as assigned

Profile

• Must be 18 years or older with the ability to read, write, and speak English specific to work instructions.
• High school, GED, or equivalent education.
• 2 or more years of experience working in a food and beverage manufacturing facility is preferred
• Knowledge of statistical calculations and applications
• Basic HACCP Knowledge
• Excellent organization skills and abilities to make decisions on quality issues
• Must have flexibility with the variety of work responsibilities available
• Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force at times and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body
• Ability to work in cold and hot environments (approximately 38F-80F degrees)
• Ability to be mobile in accomplishing tasks and or moving from one worksite (up to 1-mile range) to another this could include but not be limited to in-plant departments, (Shipping- Receiving, Production, etc.) and/or to our Customers 3rd party warehouse
• Ability to walk for extended periods of time (8-12 Hours); ability to bend and lift heavy materials (up to 50 lbs.)
• Ability to repeat motions that may include the use of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers, and standing or sitting for prolonged periods (average 8-12 hours)

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.