General Packing Associate

Highline Mushrooms; Leamington; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health

Vision coverage

Dental coverage

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Pension matching

Overtime eligible

Evening shift premium

Wage grid reviews

Safety shoe allowance

Job summary

Highline Mushrooms is seeking a Permanent, Full-Time Packaging Associate to weigh and sort mushrooms to quality specifications, load and run the line, and pack products. The role includes rotating through positions in the Packaging Department and maintaining a clean, safe packing area per GMP guidelines.

You will consistently apply safety policies, operate PPE correctly, and contribute to a respectful, collaborative work environment while meeting production needs and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Must be eligible to work in Canada without restrictions.
• NO LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT

Responsibilities

• Weighs, sorts, wraps, and packs mushrooms
• Rotates through various positions on the line and various work areas throughout the Packaging Department
• Scans, loads, stacks, prep and cleans the line as required
• Performs any other duties that may be assigned as required
• Embrace and support the Highline culture and values, acting as a brand ambassador at all times
• Interact with others in a manner that promotes respect, confidentiality and dignity
• Develop and actively foster an engaged work force, displaying professionalism at all times
• Adheres to the Safety Policies, including use of proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and other safety equipment
• Reports unsafe conditions immediately to the Supervisor
• Reports all incidents, injuries and near misses to the Supervisor immediately
• Cooperates in the Early and Safe Return to Work Program if an injury or medical illness requires accommodation
• Follows all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) as trained
• Adheres to all quality standards per customer specifications

Job description

Highline's Vision and Values:

Passionately nourish people, the environment and the community, through embracing our core values, which include:

We do the right thing, always. We lead the way. We are fanatical about quality. We are transparent in our relationships. We always consider the human element. We embrace diversity and inclusion.

Position Summary:

Responsible for weighing mushrooms to the appropriate quality specifications, loading the line, sorting and packing mushrooms. Also responsible for stacking and wrapping skids and keeping the packing room clean and presentable for safety.

General Duties:

• Weighs, sorts, wraps, and packs mushrooms

• Rotates through various positions on the line and various work areas throughout the Packaging Department

• Scans, loads, stacks, prep and cleans the line as required

• Performs any other duties that may be assigned as required

• Embrace and support the Highline culture and values, acting as a brand ambassador at all times

• Interact with others in a manner that promotes respect, confidentiality and dignity

• Develop and actively foster an engaged work force, displaying professionalism at all times

• Adheres to the Safety Policies, including use of proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and other safety equipment

• Reports unsafe conditions immediately to the Supervisor

• Reports all incidents, injuries and near misses to the Supervisor immediately

• Cooperates in the Early and Safe Return to Work Program if an injury or medical illness requires accommodation

• Follows all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) as trained

• Adheres to all quality standards per customer specifications

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 16 years of age.

• Must be eligible to work in Canada without restrictions.

• NO LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT

Hours of Work:

• 5 to 6 days / week

• Approximately 30 to 60 hours / week; 8 to 14 hours / day

• Public Holidays / Weekends as scheduled

• Daily shift end times vary based on production needs

Earnings:

• $17.95 to $18.52 Hourly

• Shift premium of $1.00 for hours worked after 5:00pm

Benefits:

• Extended health, vision and dental for associates and their eligible family members

• Life insurance and dependent life insurance

• Short term disability

• Annual safety shoe allowance / reimbursement

• Pension matching after 1 year

• Overtime eligible

• Premium on hours after 5:00pm

• Discretionary Bonus, years of service increases and annual wage grid reviews

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Vacancies: 20

Locations of Work:

• 506 Mersea Rd. 5, Leamington, ON N8H 3V5

• 2646 Division Rd., Kingsville, ON N9Y 2E5

Highline encourages applications from all qualified candidates. When requested, Highline will accommodate people with disabilities at all stages of the recruitment, assessment and hiring process.