Labourer, meat-packing plant

Maple leaf Foods based in 440 Glover Road, Hannon, ON L0R 1P0 is inviting applications from suitable applicants for the position of Labourer, meat-packing plant who are self-motivated and have good interpersonal skills. The candidate who got selected will be required to start work as soon as possible. The vacancies refer to Permanent employment or Full time job. The shift timings include Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Overtime, To be determined, Early Morning and Morning.

Employer Name: Maple leaf Foods
Position: Labourer, meat-packing plant
No. of vacancies: 100
Salary: $16.50 hourly for 40 to 48 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: 440 Glover Road, Hannon, ON L0R 1P0

Job Description

The candidate must be knowledgeable about food safety and handling.
The candidate must remove filled containers from conveyors.
The candidate will be required to manually pack goods into bags and boxes or other containers.
The candidate will be responsible for feeding and unloading processing machines.
The candidate will be expected to clean machines and surrounding work areas.
The candidate must inspect products and packaging for basic quality defects.
The candidate will be expected to assist process control and machine operators in carrying out their responsibilities.
The candidate will be required to transport raw materials, finished products and packaging materials
The candidate must sort, pack, crate, and package materials and products.
The candidate must check and weigh materials and products.
The candidate must measure and dump ingredients into the hoppers of mixing and grinding machines.
The candidate will be tasked with weighing and cutting meat to meet the needs of the client.
The candidate will be expected to wrap and pack meat products in accordance with company guidelines.
The candidate will be expected to collaborate with the storage management department to ensure that all products are properly stored.
The candidate must ensure that all orders are complete and accurately documented.
The candidate will be expected to follow and implement the company’s health and safety policies.
At the end of each shift, the candidate will be required to sanitise all materials and machinery parts and clean the workspace at the worker station in accordance with company cleanliness standards.
The candidate must maintain a high level of personal and workplace hygiene.
The candidate will be responsible for ensuring that ingredients are properly tagged, date-labeled, covered, stored, and rotated.
The candidate will be in charge of monitoring food levels and refilling supplies in a timely manner.

Job Requirements

The candidate should be fluent in English language.
There are no standard education requirements such as a bachelor’s degree, a certificate, or a diploma.
Previous experience is not mandatory.
The candidate should be a good team player with enough interpersonal and judge-mental skills.
The candidate should be organized and flexible in nature.
The candidate should be punctual.
The candidate should be accountable.
The candidate should be reliable.
The candidate should give importance to values and ethics.
The candidate should have excellent oral and written communication.
The candidate should be energetic with a positive attitude.
The candidate should have excellent customer service skills.
The candidate should be Customer-oriented and friendly.
The candidate should have good physical and healthy state to perform all tasks quickly, effectively, and efficiently.
The candidate should have excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work.
The candidate should have strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task.
The candidate should be able to adhere to all relevant food safety standards.
The candidate must be able to demonstrate initiative and work independently without supervision.
The candidate should be well-versed in food allergies and foodborne illnesses.
The candidate should have the ability to work quickly without compromising quality.
The candidate must adhere to all hygiene regulations.
The candidate should be bondable and easily communicate.
The candidate must be able to handle weight up to 23 kg (50 lbs).

Work Setting

The candidate will be required to work in Meat processing and/or packing plant/establishment

Work Site Environment

The candidate will be required to work in cold or refrigerated environments.
The candidate will be required to work in an environment with a high concentration of odours.

Transportation/Travel Information

Public transportation is available for the candidate to use.

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

The candidate must be able to work well in a fast-paced environment
The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.
The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks on frequent basis.
The candidate should have an eye for details.
The candidate must have excellent hand eye coordination
The candidate should be required to handle heavy loads as part of routine work
The candidate should be willing to work for long hours in bending, crouching and kneeling positions
The candidate should be willing to work in standing position for long hours.
The candidate should be prepared for doing physically challenging tasks as part of daily work.
The candidate must perform manual dexterity tasks.

Benefits

Health, Long term, Financial and Other benefits would be provided to the selected candidates.
Under Health Benefits, the selected candidates would get Health care plan, Dental plan and Vision care benefits.
Under Long term benefits, the selected candidates would get Pension plan.
Under Financial benefits, the selected candidates would get benefits as per collective agreement.
In addition to the above mentioned health, financial and long term benefits the selected candidates would get other benefits in the form of free parking facilities, Learning or training paid by employer, Team building opportunities and Wellness program.

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying, apply through the given options.

By email

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