production labourer - food processing
Education:
No degree, certificate or diploma.
Work site environment:
Hot. Cold/refrigerated. Wet/damp.
Work setting:
Fruit and vegetable processing plant.
Tasks:
- Transport raw materials, finished products and packaging materials.
- 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.
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.
Weight handling:
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
Own tools/equipment:
Steel-toed safety boots.
Personal suitability:
Efficient interpersonal skills. 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?.
Employment terms options:
Morning. Night.
Experience:
No experience (will train).
Employment terms options:
On call. Day. Weekend. Overtime required. Overtime available.
Financial benefits:
Night shift premium.
Other benefits:
Free parking available. Learning/training paid by employer. Parking available.
Support for newcomers and refugees:
Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees . Does not require Canadian work experience.
Support for youths:
Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment. Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth. Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth. Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth.
Support for Veterans:
Offers workshops, counselling services or other resources to help Veterans navigate their transition into the civilian workforce (for example: adapting to different organizational structures) .
Support for Indigenous people:
Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers .
Supports for visible minorities:
Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.). Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities.