Production worker – food and beverage processing

Apple Valley Foods Inc based in Kentville, NS B4N 3V7 is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Production worker – food and beverage processing 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 open positions pertain to the Permanent employment or Full time job. The candidate must be available to work day and night shifts, as well as on weekends, and must be available for overtime when required.

Employer Name: Apple Valley Foods Inc
Position: Production worker – food and beverage processing
No. of vacancies: 10
Salary: $19.00 hourly / 40 to 48 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full-time
Location: Kentville, NS B4N 3V7

Also hiring: Retail store supervisor

Job Description

• The candidate must have strong food safety and handling skills.
• The candidate must transport raw materials, finished goods, and packaging materials.
• The candidate must measure and dump ingredients into the hoppers of mixing and grinding machines.
• The candidate must feed flattened boxes into forming machines to construct containers.
• The candidate must remove filled containers from conveyors.
• The candidate must manually pack goods into bags, boxes, or other containers.
• The candidate will be responsible for feeding and unloading processing machines.
• The candidate must inspect products and packaging for basic quality defects.
• The candidate must assist process control and machine operators in performing their duties.
• The candidate must clean the machines and the immediate work areas.

Job Requirements

• The candidate should be fluent in the English language.
• There are no standard education requirements, such as a bachelor’s degree, a certificate, or a diploma.
• The employer will provide training to the selected candidate.
• The candidate must be able to handle a weight of up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
• The candidate should have efficient interpersonal skills.
• The candidate must be flexible.
• The candidate should be reliable.
• The candidate should be a good team player.

Work site environment

• The candidate must work in a hot, cold/refrigerated and wet/damp environment.

Work setting

• The candidate should work in bakery retail or commercial bakeries (manufacturing facilities), grocery or wholesale club stores, and restaurants.
• The candidate must work in a food and beverage plant to operate equipment, manage production, and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Additional information

Security and safety

• The candidate must be bondable.
• The candidate must undergo a criminal record check.

Transportation/travel information

• The candidate must have their own transportation.

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks frequently.
• The candidate must be able to perform tasks requiring manual dexterity.
• The candidate must have excellent hand-eye coordination.
• The candidate must be willing to work in a standing position for extended periods.
• The candidate should have an eye for detail.
• The candidate must be willing to work long hours in bending, crouching, and kneeling positions.
• The candidate should be able to work effectively in a fast-paced and busy environment.
• The candidate must perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
• The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.

Benefits

• The employer will provide Health and Financial benefits to the selected candidate.
• Under Health benefits, the selected candidate will receive a Dental plan that covers medical expenses associated with dental treatment and procedures, as well as Disability benefits are tax-free financial compensation for the impact of a service-related injury or disease on your life; a Health care plan that covers medical and surgical expenses; Paramedical services coverage, make up a piece of traditional health insurance or Extended Health Care (EHC) benefits, and provide coverage for several types of healthcare practitioners and Vision care benefits that cover or reduce the cost of eye exams and medical eye care.
• Under Financial benefits, the selected candidate will receive Group insurance benefits provided by the employer, which extend coverage to the employee’s dependents, including spouses, children, and parents, as well as Life insurance, which assists their loved ones in managing the financial impact of their death; Night shift premium; and a Pension plan that provides a monthly, taxable benefit replacing a portion of income at retirement.

How to Apply

To submit your application, please use the given options if you are interested in applying.

By email

jobs@applevalleyfoods.com

In person

30 Chipman Drive
Kentville, NS
B4N 3V7
Between 08:30 a.m. and 04:30 p.m.