Food processing labourer

EL MERCADO INC; Siksiká #146, Alberta; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

EL MERCADO INC in Alberta is hiring a general production worker to support food processing operations at our on-site facility. You will perform food safety and handling tasks, transport raw materials, measure ingredients, and assist machine operators to ensure smooth production lines.

The role requires standing for extended periods, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Training provided; prior experience is an asset.

Qualifications

• Food safety/handling skills required.
• Transport raw materials, finished products and packaging materials.
• Measure and dump ingredients into hoppers of mixing and grinding machines.
• 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 duties.
• Clean machines and immediate work areas.

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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

Skills

Food safety

Material handling

Ingredient measuring

Packaging

Machine support

Quality checks

Cleaning

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Job description

LANGUAGES

English

EDUCATION

• No degree, certificate or diploma

EXPERIENCE

Experience an asset

ON SITE

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

RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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
• 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

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

WORK CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES

• Repetitive tasks
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Standing for extended periods
• Attention to detail
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Fast-paced environment
• Physically demanding

WEIGHT HANDLING

• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)
• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

• Client focus
• Flexibility
• Reliability