Production Assistant

Are you a dedicated and detail-oriented individual looking to build a career as a Production Assistant in the food production sector? Are you seeking a role within a dynamic and fast-paced environment where you can contribute to a team's success? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you on Annacis Island, Delta!

We are currently seeking a motivated Production Assistant to join the team of our esteemed client, a well-established leader in the bakery and food manufacturing industry. In this essential role, you will be at the heart of the packaging department, ensuring that high-quality products are prepared efficiently and safely for distribution.

Position : Temporary to Permanent

Role : Production Assistant

Location : Annacis Island, BC

Pay Rate : $22.61

Schedule : Rotates weekly

Wednesday to Saturday / Thursday to Saturday

Shifts available :

7 : 30 AM - 7 : 30 PM

Requirements :

Must be eligible to work in Canada

Must be punctual, dependable, and able to commit to full-time hours

Previous experience in food production is a strong asset

Advantages

Weekly pay deposits with 4% vacation pay added

Friendly work environment with a strong, supportive company culture

On-site training and orientation provided

Long-term opportunity with the potential for permanent hire

Responsibilities

Operate packaging machinery, including baggers, forkers, and dividers, ensuring smooth and continuous production.

Perform quality control checks on products before packaging, culling any items that do not meet customer specifications.

Monitor equipment for jams or malfunctions and take prompt action to resolve issues to minimize downtime.

Accurately package, tray, and box finished products according to specific guidelines for shipping and handling.

Operate and monitor metal detectors, maintaining meticulous logs as required by food safety protocols.

Assist with machine changeovers, including swapping bags and Quick Locks for different product runs.

Maintain a clean, sanitary, and organized work area by sweeping floors, cleaning machinery, and removing waste.

Adhere strictly to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and safety procedures at all times.

Collaborate with team members and communicate effectively with the Bagger Operator and Shift Supervisor regarding product quality, equipment issues, or production delays.

Assist with material handling, including stacking trays and boxes on pallets and moving supplies to the production line.

Support general cleaning of machinery and the plant facility as assigned during production stoppages.

Qualifications

Strong verbal communication skills for effective collaboration within a team environment.

Excellent attention to detail to ensure product quality and accurate documentation.

Ability to work effectively and maintain composure in a fast-paced, high-pressure manufacturing setting.

Proactive problem-solving abilities, particularly when clearing machine jams and addressing minor equipment issues.

A strong sense of teamwork and cooperation, with a willingness to assist colleagues wherever needed.

Good physical stamina and the ability to perform repetitive tasks while standing for extended periods - lifting up to 55 lbs

Familiar with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's)

Comfortable wearing PPE including hair / beard nets, and no jewelry allowed

Steel toed boots required; all other PPE supplied

Previous experience in manufacturing / production setting is an asset

Summary

Are you the skilled Production Assistant we are looking for? If you are ready to join a great team and advance your career in the manufacturing & logistics field, apply now! Our expert recruiters at Randstad are specialists in placing talented individuals like you and are excited to help you find your next role.

To apply, please send your resume to : asya.zincirci.basaran@randstad.ca

For more opportunities with us, please visit the link below

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Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary / gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

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