cannery worker - food and beverage processing

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Work site environment

• Odours
• Cold / refrigerated
• Dusty
• Wet / damp

Work setting

• Fruit and vegetable processing plant
• Relocation costs not covered by employer

Tasks

• Food safety / handling skills
• Transport raw materials, finished products and packaging materials
• Measure and dump ingredients into hoppers of mixing and grinding machines
• Feed flattened boxes into forming machines to construct containers
• 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

Security and safety

• Bondable

Transportation / travel information

• Own transportation
• Own vehicle
• 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
• Overtime required
• Physically demanding
• Work under pressure

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 the advertised start date?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

Government programs

• Recognized employer

Experience

• Experience an asset

Other benefits

• Free parking available