cannery worker - food and beverage processing

Government of Canada; New Tecumseth; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local governmental organization in New Tecumseth is seeking individuals for a role involving food processing tasks at a physical location. Responsibilities include measuring and dumping ingredients, checking for quality defects, and maintaining work areas. No specific educational requirements, and training will be provided. Candidates should be reliable, detail-oriented, and able to work in a fast-paced environment. Health benefits included.

Benefits

Health care plan

Qualifications

• No degree or diploma required.
• Willingness to be trained.

Responsibilities

• Measure and dump ingredients into machines.
• Check products for quality defects.
• Clean machines and work areas.

Skills

Food safety/handling skills

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Team player

Job description

Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

Will train

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Odours
• Hot
• Cold/refrigerated
• Dusty
• Wet/damp

Work setting

• Fruit and vegetable processing plant

Responsibilities Tasks

• Food safety/handling skills
• Measure and dump ingredients into hoppers of mixing and grinding machines
• 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

Additional information 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)

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits Health benefits

• Health care plan