labourer - food and beverage processing

Government of Canada; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A government organization in Toronto is looking for workers to perform various food handling tasks at a local food and beverage plant. Responsibilities include transporting raw materials, measuring ingredients, and packaging goods. No degree is needed, but experience in the field is preferred. The position requires physical stamina and attention to detail, along with the ability to work effectively in a team.

Qualifications

• No degree, certificate or diploma required.
• Experience in food handling is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Transport raw materials and finished products.
• Measure and dump ingredients into machines.
• Pack goods into bags and boxes.

Skills

Food safety/handling skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

Experience an asset

Location

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

Work setting

• Food and beverage plant

Responsibilities

• Food safety/handling skills
• Transport raw materials, finished products and packaging materials
• Measure and dump ingredients into hoppers of mixing and grinding machines
• Feed flattened boxes into forming machines to construct containers
• 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

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Hand-eye coordination
• Standing for extended periods
• Attention to detail
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Fast-paced environment
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Work under pressure

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Team player