GENERAL LABOURER - PACKAGING

Nortera; Tecumseh; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Annual bonus

Benefits and EAP

RPP contributions

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Inspiring projects

Job summary

Nortera Foods Inc. is seeking highly motivated individuals to join our Packaging department as General Labourers. The role focuses on ensuring top‑quality product packaging while following training, safety instructions, and company policies.

You will work in a fast-paced team environment with multiple tasks throughout an 8‑hour shift, including heavy lifting. Wage is competitive and weekly pay is provided. We offer benefits, potential RPP contributions, tuition reimbursement, and ongoing

Qualifications

• Must speak, read, and write English at a Level 3 requirement.
• Ability to work in refrigerated, wet, cold and soapy environments.
• Must meet dexterity requirements (bending, twisting, reaching, lifting, crouching, kneeling, standing, walking, sitting).
• Rotating 8-hour shifts with bi-weekly Days/Afternoons/Nights rotation; on-call shifts including overtime.
• Heavy lifting capability (lift up to 32 kg) multiple times per shift.
• Demonstrated punctuality, reliability, teamwork and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Case piling: safely lift and stack finished product cases onto pallets for wrapping and shipment using proper lifting techniques.
• Tote dumping: safely transfer frozen product from bulk totes into hoppers for blending, packaging, and shipping.
• Utility: prepare bulk totes, perform housekeeping, assist with tote dumping and other production activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned while maintaining a safe, clean and efficient work environment.

Skills

English level 3

Heavy lifting

Teamwork

Punctuality

Reliability

Education

High School or better

Job description

Joining Nortera Foods Inc. means joining a team that grows together!

As the North American leader of ready-to-cook vegetables, we are committed to contributing to the well-being of society by providing access to healthy and sustainable foods.

Nortera Foods Inc. produces major private and retail brands and markets it owns such as Arctic Gardens and Del Monte.

Why choose Nortera:

• Competitive hourly wage with weekly pay cycle;
• Awarded annual bonus program;
• Complete range of social benefits and employee assistance program (EAP);
• Possibly of contributing to an RPP with employer contributions;
• Reimbursement for tuition and physical activity;
• Environment that fosters learning and professional development;
• Opportunities to work on inspiring projects in a growing company!

Nortera Foods Inc. is currently seeking highly motivated, energetic individuals to join our Packaging department on a fulltime basis as a General Labourer. The General Labourer is responsible for ensuring the highest quality product is packaged while following all training, safe work instructions, company policies, and established procedures. This role requires a strong commitment to teamwork, as employees work closely with others and may be required to perform multiple tasks throughout a production shift. Assignments are based on lifting ability and previous experience.

Work Intensity – Heavy Lifter - Ability to repetitively lift 30–32 kg (66–70 lbs) throughout an 8-hour shift.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Case Piling: Safely lift and stack finished product cases onto pallets for wrapping and shipment using proper lifting techniques.
• Tote Dumping: Safely transfer frozen product from bulk totes into hoppers using designated tools and equipment for blending, packaging, and shipping.
• Utility: Prepare bulk totes for production, perform housekeeping duties, assist with tote dumping, and support other production activities as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned while maintaining a safe, clean, and efficient work environment.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Must be capable of speaking, reading, and writing English at a Level 3 requirement.
• Must be able to work in a refrigerated environment, wet, cold and soapy work areas.
• Must be able to meet minimum dexterity requirements of this position: bending, twisting, reaching, lifting, crouching, kneeling, standing, walking, sitting, etc.
• Rotating 8-hour shifts, with a bi-weekly rotation between Days, Afternoons, and Nights - open to on-call shifts including over‑time.
• This position is a HEAVY lifting capability role (lift up to 32kgs, multiple times as needed in a shift.).
• Demonstrated punctuality, reliability, teamwork, and willingness to learn.
• Ability to climb rolling & stepladders, climbing onto platforms, work on platforms up to 20ft in the air, etc.
• Must be able to do inspection of vegetable products as well as be near vibrations for long periods.
• Demonstrated ability to work diligently as a team in a fast‑paced, safety‑focused environment with restrictions to meet deadlines.
• Hourly wage is $19.25 per hour.

We’re looking for people like you!

Come grow with Nortera!

This job posting relates to a current vacancy within Nortera. Although all job applications are considered, only successful applicants will be contacted. The use of masculine gender could have been used without discrimination and only for the purpose of lightening the text. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from a wide variety of candidates in order to staff a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities in which we operate.

Qualifications

Behaviors

Required

Dedicated

Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Preferred

Team Player

Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Detail Oriented

Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

Required

Flexibility

Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Education

Preferred

High School or better.

Experience

Preferred

Prior experience in a food manufacturing environment preferred.