food processing labourer

Education:

No degree, certificate or diploma.

Work site environment:

Odours. Hot. Wet/damp.

Work setting:

Food and beverage plant.

Tasks:

• Food safety/handling skills.
• Measure and dump ingredients into hoppers of mixing and grinding machines.
• Remove filled containers from conveyors.
• Manually pack goods into bags and boxes or other containers.
• Feed and unload processing machines.
• Check products and packaging for basic quality defects.
• Assist process control and machine operators in performing their duties.
• Clean machines and immediate work areas.
• Operate jackhammers and drills to break up pavement.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

Food Safety Certificate.

Security and safety:

Criminal record check.

Transportation/travel information:

Own transportation. Public transportation is not available.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Repetitive tasks.
• Manual dexterity.
• Hand-eye co-ordination.
• Standing for extended periods.
• Attention to detail.
• Bending, crouching, kneeling.
• Fast-paced environment.
• Handling heavy loads.
• Physically demanding.
• Work under pressure.

Weight handling:

Up to 23 kg (50 lbs).

Own tools/equipment:

Steel-toed safety boots.

Personal suitability:

• Flexibility.
• Reliability.
• Team player.

Screening questions:

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?.
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?.
• Are you currently a student?.
• Do you have experience working in this field?.
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?.

Experience:

3 years to less than 5 years.

Employment terms options:

• On call.
• Day.