Labourer, meat-packing plant

Conestoga Meat Packers Ltd; Breslau; On-site; CAD 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Bonus

Pension plan

Free parking

Employer-paid learning/training

Team building opportunities

Job summary

Conestoga Meat Packers Ltd in Breslau, ON is seeking a Labourer for a meat-packing plant. The role requires self-motivation, good interpersonal skills, and the ability to work various shifts. 70 vacancies, permanent full-time position, with an hourly wage of $19.87 to $22.79, at 40 hours per week.

The candidate must meet food safety standards, be able to transport materials, and perform multiple manual labour tasks in a high-odour environment. English fluency is required.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English language is required.
• No standard education requirements (no degree/diploma mandated).
• 1 to less than 7 months of related experience expected.
• Able to handle weights up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
• Good interpersonal skills are important.
• Flexibility, reliability, and being a team player are valued.
• Punctuality is essential.

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.
• Manually pack goods into bags, boxes, or other containers.
• Feed and unload processing machines.
• Inspect products and packaging for basic quality defects.
• Assist process control and machine operators in duties.
• Clean machines and surrounding work areas.
• Sort, pack, crate, and package materials and products.
• Perform general labour duties.
• Assist machine operators or assemblers.

Skills

Fluent English

Interpersonal skills

Flexible

Reliable

Team player

Punctual

Job description

Conestoga Meat Packers Ltd based in Breslau, ON is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Labourer, meat-packing plant who are self-motivated and have good interpersonal skills. The candidate who got selected will be required to start work as soon as possible. The vacancies refer to Permanent employment or Full time job. The shift timings include Day, Evening, Night, Overtime, Early Morning and Morning.

Employer Name: Conestoga Meat Packers Ltd
Position: Labourer, meat-packing plant
No. of vacancies: 70
Salary: $19.87 to $22.79 hourly (to be negotiated) 40 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: Breslau, ON

• 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 will be required to feed flattened boxes into forming machines in order to construct containers.
• The candidate must remove filled containers from conveyors.
• The candidate will be required to 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 will be expected to assist process control and machine operators in carrying out their responsibilities.
• The candidate will be expected to clean machines and surrounding work areas.
• The candidate must sort, pack, crate, and package materials and products.
• The candidate must perform general labour duties.
• The candidate must assist machine operators or assemblers.

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.
• The ideal candidate will have at least 1 to less than 7 months of experience in a related industry.
• The candidate must be able to handle weight up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
• The candidate should have effective interpersonal skills.
• The candidate must be flexible.
• The candidate should be reliable.
• The candidate should be a good team player.
• The candidate should be dependable.
• The candidate must be punctual.
• 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 meat processing and/or packing plant or establishment.

Security and safety

• The candidate should be subjected to a thorough criminal background check.

Transportation/travel information

• The candidate must have their own transportation.

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks on frequent basis.
• The candidate must perform manual dexterity tasks.
• The candidate must have excellent hand eye coordination.
• The candidate must be willing to work in a standing position for extended periods of time.
• The candidate should have an eye for details.
• The candidate should be able to work in fast-paced busy environment.
• The candidate should be required to handle heavy loads as part of routine work.
• The candidate should be prepared to perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
• The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.
• Health, Financial, Long term and Other benefits will be provided to the selected candidate.
• Under Health Benefits, the selected candidate will receive Dental plan, Disability benefits, Health care plan, Paramedical services coverage and Vision care benefits.
• Under Financial benefits, the selected candidate will receive Bonus.
• Under Long Term Benefits, the selected candidate will receive Pension plan.
• In addition to the Health, Financial, and Long-term benefits mentioned above, the selected candidate will receive Free parking, Employer-paid learning/training and Team building opportunities.