Vegpro International Inc. is a Canadian leader for the innovation of its agricultural production of baby leaf lettuce and salads, supplying customers in North America all year long under the well-known label, Fresh Attitude. Our pre-washed and ready-to-eat packaged salads are available in all major grocery chains in Canada with a strong and rapidly growing presence in the United States.
We own and farm approximately 700 acres of land in Coldstream, BC and we have built a 70,000 sq. ft state-of-the-art produce packaging facility.
Reporting to the Packaging Line Lead and Production Supervisors the Production Labourer is responsible for performing a variety of tasks related to the production and packaging of raw baby leaf lettuce for the preparation of salads. This is a unionized position with UFCW-1518.
Main Responsibilities
Responsible for the initial washing, sorting and packing of raw baby leaf lettuce
Opening and distributing raw material from cases and plastic boxes at the wash line
Cut, weigh, pre-wash and prepare lettuce, vegetables etc.
Fill lettuce bins, cleaning and preparation for packing
Distribute bowls, lids, packaging boxes on the various production/packaging lines
Place salad-topping ingredients manually in the "insert" containers
Place the insert in the salad kits
Inspect labels on product, inspect product quality
Pack cardboard boxes with salad kits, load boxes on to pallets, wrap pallets for shipping
Prepare and identify the pallets at the locations intended for shipment
Ensure implementation of company policies and procedures ensuring compliance with Health and Safety policies and procedures, good manufacturing practices (GMP) and HACCP
Perform other related duties
Qualifications and Requirements
High school diploma is an asset
Relevant experience in a production, manufacturing or agribusiness environment is an asset
Able to work in a 4C environment with allergens present: (dairy, nuts, wheat etc.)
Ability to work standing in a refrigerated and humid environment completing repetitive work
Ability to lift loads up to 50 Ibs (some workstations), push heavy loads and climb stairs repeatedly
Possess a full range of movement: lifting, twisting, bending, reaching
Be able to communicate well with supervisors and co-workers
Be able to visually inspect product, packaging and labels for quality and correctness
Schedule flexibility
For more information about our company visit www.vegpro.com and http://attitudefraiche.com/en/
VegPro International is committed to employment equity and diversity.
This is a unionized position.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From $17.85 per hour
Benefits:
Casual dress
Dental care
Discounted or free food
Employee assistance program
Extended health care
On-site parking
Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:
Coldstream, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Licence/Certification:
Driver's Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
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