meat-packing plant labourer

Government of Canada; Chilliwack; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization is seeking a diligent individual for a physically demanding role in meat processing in Chilliwack, British Columbia. Candidates are expected to handle raw materials and finished products while ensuring safety and cleanliness in the work environment. A secondary school graduation certificate is required, and prior experience is not mandatory as training will be provided. This position necessitates standing for long periods and handling heavy loads. Competitive benefits include a health care plan and other perks.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

RRSP

Wellness program

Free parking available

Qualifications

• Must be able to handle physically demanding tasks.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Suitable for candidates who can stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Transport raw materials and finished products.
• Measure and dump ingredients into machines.
• Clean machines and work areas.

Skills

Food safety/handling skills

Manual dexterity

Hand-eye coordination

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Steel-toed safety boots

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Experience

Will train

On site

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

Work site environment

• Odours
• Hot
• Cold/refrigerated

Work setting

• Meat processing and/or packing plant/establishment

Responsibilities Tasks

• 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

Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Manual dexterity
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• 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)
• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Other benefits
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available
• Wellness program