cannery worker - food and beverage processing

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Asset languages

• Spanish; Castilian

Work site environment

• Odours
• Hot
• Dusty
• Wet / damp

Work setting

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

Tasks

• Food safety / handling skills
• Transport raw materials, finished products and packaging materials
• Measure and dump ingredients into hoppers of mixing and grinding machines
• Remove filled containers from conveyors
• 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
• Physically demanding

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 authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Are you currently a student?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you live near the job location?

Employment terms options

• Early morning

Government programs

• Recognized employer

Employment terms options

• Evening
• Morning
• Night

Experience

• Will train

Employment terms options

• Day
• Weekend
• Overtime available

Other benefits

• Free parking available