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 also 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.

Job Summary

A production worker at Apple Valley Foods Inc. works as part of a team on a production line in a high-speed food manufacturing facility that makes various kinds of pies.

Job Requirements

Languages - English Education - No degree, certificate, or diploma Experience - Will train

Work Site Environment

Hot Cold/refrigerated Wet/Damp

Work Setting

Bakery Food and beverage plant

Job Responsibilities

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 Adhere to all Apple Valley Foods Inc. Health and Safety, Food Safety, and fire prevention regulations and practices Perform other duties as required

Security and Safety

Bondable Criminal record check

Transportation/Travel Information

Own transportation

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 Overtime required Physically demanding Work under pressure

Weight Handling

Up to 23 kg (50lbs)

Personal Suitability

Efficient interpersonal skills Flexibility Reliability Team player
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental care Disability insurance Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance RRSP match Vision care
Language:

English (required)
Work Location: In person