Position: R&D Bakery Technician Reports to: Plant Manager, Wheat Bakery

We are looking for a Bakery Technician to join our Plant Operationsteam! Our Bakery Technician will be working closely with the R&D and Operations teams to support standardization in our operations, as well as product development and commercialization efforts. Responsibilities include troubleshooting dough issues on the production line, delivering consistent training to the production team, and conducting bake tests for new and existing products or ingredients.

Opportunities

In this role, you will have the chance to apply your problem-solving skills and showcase your knowledge of baking and food principles! You will have opportunities to work on exciting R&D and baking challenges and use your creativity and resourcefulness to achieve unique solutions. You may work odd hours on occasion, including early morning or late night shifts, to accommodate our customer and operational needs. There will be opportunities to grow your skills, learn our unique processes, and with time, develop into a subject matter expert!

Requirements

Here is who you are…

Drive & motivation

• You are familiar with natural/whole food ingredients
• You enjoy coaching, sharing knowledge, and working collaboratively in a team
• You want to expand your knowledge and learn about our unique sprouting processes
• You want to try yourself in a role where baking and science go hand in hand

Character & Abilities

• You are meticulous, analytical, and resourceful with your work
• You are patient and have a keen eye for detail and accuracy
• You are an excellent communicator who works well with different personalities

Knowledge & skills

• You have strong working knowledge of traditional bakery ingredients and products
• You understand bakery production principles, processes, and equipment
• You have strong baking skills
• You have solid computer skills including MS Office

Experience

• You have prior experience in a commercial bakery or food production facility

Nice-to-Have

• Product development and R&D experience
• Prior education from a recognized baking institute or a relevant baking certification
• Prior trainer experience, Lean Manufacturing/Six Sigma

things you will do…

• Formulate new and existing products to meet objectives
• Coordinate and supervise production batch testing
• Provide support and troubleshooting to the production team, ensuring standards are followed
• Maintain detailed and comprehensive records of all documents

other…

May be required to work variable shifts from Sun to Thurs

Benefits

We offer our team members many benefits to help them achieve their goals and support our company culture:

• Opportunities for career growth and development
• Competitive Healthcare Benefits Package
• Performance Bonus and RRSP Matching
• Free delicious and healthy bread
• Fitness incentive fund to help you thrive
• Friendly and supportive work environment and an ambitious team
• Discounts at our retail store with a great selection of healthy organic products
• Company social events focused around health, great tasting food and getting together as a team

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