Production Labour- Food Processing
10 Vacancies
NOC 9617
Company: Rossdown Natural Foods Ltd.
Business Information: We are a fourth-generation family business, located in British Columbia. We produce the feed, breed and hatches the chicks, grows and process the poultry to deliver products that are fresh and distinctive for people who appreciate a genuine farm plate alternative.
Business Address: 2325 Bradner Rd., Abbotsford, BC V4X 1E2
Work Location: same as above
Type of Employment: Full time – Permanent
Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible
Positions: 10 Production Laborer
Job Description:
• Transport raw materials finished products and packaging materials throughout plants and warehouses manually or using power equipment.
• Measure and dump ingredients into hoppers of mixing and grinding machines.
• Cuts the poultry into primal cuts for further processing or packaging.
• Measure and portion the meat for the sausage linker machine – food and beverage processing.
• Measures the appropriate seasoning for the various meat marinades.
• Weighs the product on scales and then produce labels from the computer.
• Places the processed chicken on the conveyor belt to be weighed and cut into further pieces.
• Feed and unload food products processing machines
• Receives directions from the Supervisor and divides the work among small line of team members.
• Hang chickens from the chiller to the sizing line
• Use the scale for weighing large totes of chicken
• Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
Education: Not applicable
Experience: On-the-job training will be provided. Previous experience working in a food-processing environment is considered an asset, but it is not required.
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities:
• Ability to work in a refrigerated environment, fast paced environment, work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Manual dexterity for trimming poultry.
• Must be able to stand 100% of the workday at a moving conveyor line.
• Perform repetitive motion.
• Physically fit and able to lift, push, and/or pull, weight of up to 60 lbs (27kg).
• Basic English is considered an asset.
• Reliability
Personal Suitability: Accurate, Flexibility, Reliability
Weight handling: Up to 27 kg (60 lbs)
Salary: $17.05-$22.05 at 40-45 Hours per week
Benefits: Disability insurance, Dental insurance, Pension plan, Extended medical insurance, Prescription drugs, Medical equipment, Afternoon Premium, Cutting Premium, Employee Milestones, Employee Gift Cards and Discounted Chicken.
Important Information: Position requires extended work hours and flexibility in schedule. Monday to Friday start between 6am-10am, will work 8 -10-hour days. Weekend work and overtime will be required depending on the business needs.