Job Description

About us

Apple Valley Foods Inc. is one of the largest pie producers in Canada. Nothing can beat the flavour of our homemade-like pies and we are proud to share that passion with customers across North America. Within Canada we distribute from coast to coast. In the USA, products are distributed through our parent company Harlan Bakeries Inc.

Our top selling pies contain apples that are sourced predominately from Annapolis Valley, and from Ontario. Apples are peeled, cored, and sliced on site as needed for production. Our crust is made with the finest Canadian wheat flour. Nothing could be fresher! Blueberry pies boast wild Nova Scotia berries. All fillings are made from scratch utilizing only grade A fruit.

Our plant is SQF certified. Safety and quality are forefront at Apple Valley Foods Inc.

Job Summary

An Equipment Cleaner at Apple Valley Foods Inc. is responsible for safely disassembling, cleaning, and sanitizing all food-processing equipment by following a set schedule while recording all tasks and completing all required paperwork.

Job Requirements

Language - English

Education - No degree, certificate, or diploma

Experience - Will train

Work Site Environment

Hot

Cold/refrigerated

Wet/damp

Work Setting

Bakery

Job Responsibilities

Food safety / handling skills

Clean machines and work areas

Adhere to all Apple Valley Foods Inc. Health and Safety, Food Safety, and fire prevention regulations and practices

Perform other duties as required

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Repetitive tasks

Manual dexterity

Hand-eye co-ordination

Standing for extended periods of time

Attention to detail

Bending, crouching, kneeling

Fast-paced environment

Overtime required

Physically demanding

Work under pressure

Weight Handling

Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal Suitability

Effective interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Reliability

Team player

Health Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Paramedical services coverage

Vision care benefits

Financial Benefits

Group insurance benefits

Life insurance

Night shift premium

Pension plan

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.65 per hour

Benefits:

Dental care Disability insurance Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance RRSP match Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:

Kentville, NS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person