Food processing labourer

Canada Job Bank; Town of Berwick; On-site; CAD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Port to Port Immigration Services Inc. in Berwick, NS is hiring a Food processing labourer, a self-motivated individual with excellent interpersonal skills. Seasonal or full-time positions are available, with a start date soon.

The role requires English fluency, physical ability to lift up to 23 kg, and the capacity to work in odour-rich, hot or refrigerated environments. Training is provided and the plant operates in a food and packaging setting.

Qualifications

• Fluent English is required.
• No formal degree, certificate, or diploma is required.
• Training will be provided to the selected candidate.
• Must be able to handle up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
• Ability to work in environments with odours and in hot/cold conditions.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge of food safety and handling.
• Transport raw materials, finished goods, and packaging materials.
• Measure and dump ingredients into hoppers of mixing/grinding machines.
• Feed flattened boxes into forming machines to construct containers.
• Remove filled containers from conveyors and pack goods.
• Feed and unload processing machines and inspect products and packaging for defects.
• Assist process control and machine operators in duties.
• Clean machines and immediate work areas.

Skills

Self-motivated

Interpersonal skills

Food safety awareness

English fluency

Education

No formal education required

Tools

Measuring equipment

Packaging equipment

Job description

Port to Port Immigration Services Inc. situated in Berwick, NS is currently looking for applications for the role of Food processing labourer who is a self-motivated individual with excellent interpersonal skills. The selected candidate for this position will be expected to start work promptly. The available positions are for Seasonal employment or Full time job.

Employer Name: Port to Port Immigration Services Inc.
Position: Food processing labourer
No. of vacancies: 50
Salary: $16.75 hourly / 30 to 60 hours per week
Employment type: Seasonal employment, Full time
Location: Berwick, NS

• The candidate must be knowledgeable about food safety and handling.
• The candidate must transport raw materials, finished goods, and packaging materials.
• The candidate must measure and dump ingredients into the hoppers of mixing and grinding machines.
• The candidate must feed flattened boxes into forming machines in order to construct containers.
• The candidate must remove filled containers from conveyors.
• The candidate must manually pack goods into bags, boxes, or other containers.
• The candidate will be responsible for feeding and unloading processing machines.
• The candidate must inspect products and packaging for basic quality defects.
• The candidate must assist process control and machine operators in performing their duties.
• The candidate must clean the machines and immediate work areas.

Job Requirements

• The candidate should be fluent in English language.
• There are no standard education requirements such as a bachelor’s degree, a certificate, or a diploma.
• Training will be provided to the selected candidate.
• The candidate must be able to handle weight up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
• The candidate must work in an environment with a high concentration of odours.
• The candidate must be able to work in hot and cold/refrigerated conditions.

Work setting

• The candidate must work in a food and beverage plant, as well as a meatprocessing and/or packing plant/establishment.