food processing labourer

Overview Languages English Education * Secondary (high) school graduation certificate Experience: 6 to 12 months Work site environment * Cold/refrigerated/Freezer * Dusty * Wet/damp Work setting * Food/Meat processing and/or packing plant/establishment Responsibilities * Transport raw materials, finished products and packaging materials * Measure and dump ingredients into hoppers of mixing and grinding machines * Prepare food manually in a kitchen set up * Forming packaging boxes to construct containers * Manually pack frozen goods into bags and boxes or other containers * Follow Food safety/handling procedures and other company policies * Provide customer service * Check products and packaging for basic quality defects * Assist process control and machine operators in performing their duties * Clean different equipment and tools and immediate work areas * Willing to take additional responsibility in other departments as assigned Experience and specialization Type of operation * Freezing Area of specialization * Gourmet cooking 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 Overtime required Physically demanding Work under pressure Weight handling Up to 23 kg (50 lbs) Own tools/equipment * Steel-toed safety boots Personal suitability * Responsible and efficient * Client focus * Efficient interpersonal skills * Flexibility * Reliability * Team player Only applicants who are deemed qualified will be contacted for further steps. Job Type: Casual Pay: From $16.00 per hour Benefits: * Discounted or free food * On-site parking * Store discount Experience: * Food safety: 1 year (preferred) Work Location: In person