Deli - Clerk MDS Production (Grid B) SW

Safeway Liquor; Richmond; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Safeway is hiring Production Line Personnel in Richmond, BC, to support our bakery/food production operations. No prior experience required, but food production experience is an asset.

You will assemble products, label, and ensure weights and ingredients meet quality standards, while maintaining a steady pace and teamwork with colleagues. Candidates should be able to lift up to 40 pounds, work in a cool environment, and be available for weekends and various shifts.

Qualifications

• No prior experience is required
• Previous food production experience is an asset

Responsibilities

• Upholds and complies with company procedures, standards and policies in all situations
• Handles production equipment in a safe and efficient manner
• Build product accurately and quickly
• Work as part of a coordinated team
• Understand and follow all safety standards including WHIMIS, GMP’S, and PPE

Skills

Dexterity

Fast-paced

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Physical stamina

Lifting up to 40 lb

Job description

Ready to start fresh?

About Safeway: Safeway grocery stores provide an exceptional food shopping experience to consumers from Vancouver, British Columbia to Thunder Bay, Ontario. We are the newest member of Sobeys Inc.’s retail food offering which serves the needs of Canadians with more than 1,500 stores in over 800 communities from coast-to-coast. Whether it's your first job or you're ready for a new challenge, we have a career to fit your life. Our commitment to delivering top quality products and superior service to our customers, and for giving back to the communities we serve has earned us a reputation as an employer of choice for those looking for an exciting career in food retail.

A day in the life of an Production Line Personnel: As a production line person you are responsible for placing ingredients on bread, in trays, applying labels and ensuring that all products are processed in an efficient manner. Working on the production line requires good dexterity and the ability to assemble small items at a fast pace while maintaining accurate ingredient weights on all products. Working on an assembly line requires that you be comfortable working with others, coordinating with them, and following instructions. This position does require some lifting and you must be able to lift up to 40 pounds. Accuracy and maintaining a steady pace are integral to this position.

Here’s where you’ll have an impact:

Experience

No previous experience is required

• Previous food production experience is an asset

Key Responsibilities

• Upholds and complies with company procedures, standards and policies in all situations
• Handles production equipment in a safe and efficient manner
• Build product accurately and quickly
• Work as part of a coordinated team
• Understand and follow all safety standards including safety training, handling of chemicals (WHIMIS), good manufacturing practices (GMP’S), and using personal protective equipment (PPE)

What you bring to the table:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Ability to work at a consistent pace throughout the day
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Highly motivated and team oriented
• Works in a Safe and responsible manner
• Must be available to work on weekends, day shifts, and night shiftsPhysical Requirements (Seldom: Not Daily, Rare: 0-5% of shift, Occasional: 6-33% of shift, Frequent: 34-66% of shift, Constant: 66-100% of shift)
• Constant lifting and carrying of less than 10 pounds
• Constant standing
• Constant reaching below shoulder level
• Constant gripping and use of production materials
• Occasional bending and twisting
• Occasional lifting or carrying of up to 40 pounds including waist level and low level lifts
• Ability to handle a cool working environment of 1 to 4 degrees Celsius

Why work for us: We offer regular pay increases for hourly employees, flexible scheduling and a comprehensive benefit plan that includes employer funded prescription drug coverage, vision care, dental coverage, and pension plan for eligible employees. If you want the chance to join one of the best retail teams in the industry, enhance your skill set, learn from experts and advance your career, this is the place to be. We are an award winning organization that is renowned for its inclusive work environment and recognized as a great place to work.