Job Description

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Shifts:

Monday to Friday

Morning Shift:

06:00 to 02:30 pm

Afternoon Shift:

12:00 pm to 08:30 pm

Pay:

From $17.85 per hour



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

Main Responsibilities

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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