foreman/woman, food and beverage processing

One Degree Organic Foods; Mission; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organic food company in Mission, British Columbia, is seeking an experienced Food Production Supervisor. The role involves training staff, supervising production activities, and ensuring compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices. Candidates must have a high school diploma and forklift certification, with 2-3 years of experience in food production. This is an on-site position with competitive health and financial benefits.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Group insurance benefits

Life insurance

Night shift premium

Free parking available

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience in a similar role.
• Ability to work independently.
• Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Minimize hazards at all stages of the food production process.
• Train staff in job duties and safety procedures.
• Supervise and co-ordinate activities of workers.

Skills

Regulations knowledge

Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Flexibility

Team player

Reliability

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Forklift Operator Certification

Steel-toed safety boots

Safety glasses/goggles

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years

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

Work site environment:

• Dusty
• Hot
• Noisy

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Minimize hazards at all stages of the food production process
• Train staff/workers in job duties, safety procedures and company policies
• Recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality
• Supervise, co-ordinate and schedule (and possibly review) activities of workers
• Establish methods to meet work schedules and co-ordinate work activities with other work units

Supervision

• 5-10 people
• Labourers in food, beverage and tobacco processing

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Forklift Operator Certification

Experience and specialization

Regulations knowledge

• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Fast-paced environment
• Handling heavy loads
• Attention to detail
• Work under pressure

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Safety glasses/goggles

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Team player
• Reliability

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Night shift premium

Other Benefits

• Free parking available

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)
• Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)
• Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees

Support for Indigenous people

• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers