Packaging Associate - Cambridge, Ontario, Canada

Stampede Culinary Partners; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting wage of $18.85 per hour

Weekly pay via direct deposit

Inclusive work environment

Comprehensive benefits package

Employee Assistance Program

On-site parking & accessible by bus

Job summary

Stampede Culinary Partners in Cambridge, Ontario, is hiring for a Day Shift production role in our facilities. You will move portioned meat products, weigh and portion meat, and assist with packaging, labeling, and sanitation while following safety guidelines.

This role requires physical stamina, ability to lift up to 50 pounds, good hand-eye coordination, and the ability to work in a cold environment. Join a team-focused, equal-opportunity workplace with competitive wages and weekly pay.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Excellent hand-eye coordination.
• Basic math skills.
• Comfortable working in a cold environment.
• Willingness to comply with sanitation and safety procedures.
• Able to stand for extended periods.
• Willingness to assist with general cleanup and additional tasks.
• Team player with strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Move portioned meat products from conveyors into packaging.
• Weigh and portion diced meat into bags, trays or vacuum machines.
• Transport meat using carts between workstations.
• Apply labels and ensure package integrity.
• Load meat into injectors, vacuum machines, or tumblers.
• Follow safety and quality guidelines and work as part of a team.

Skills

Team player

Positive attitude

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Hand-eye coordination

Physical stamina

Job description

Our Company

Stampede Culinary Partners is an innovative protein solutions company specializing in custom protein development and processing. Our customers include leading restaurants, top retailers, major foodservice distributors, home delivery providers, and other emerging markets.

Our mission is to provide our customers with the highest-quality products. Achieving this mission depends on Stampede's greatest asset-its employees!

Our company culture is built on the expertise and experience of our team and is driven by five key pillars that guide us every day: Perform Passionately, Challenge Directly & Respectfully, Commit to Teamwork, and Embrace Innovation.

Why Work at Stampede?

• Starting wage of $18.85 per hour
• Weekly pay via direct deposit
• Inclusive work environment
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Employee Assistance Program
• On-site parking & accessible by bus route

We are currently hiring for our Day Shift.

• Day Shift: Monday - Friday, 6:30 AM - 2:30 PM. Hours subject to change.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Move portioned meat products from conveyor belts into various packaging, including vacuum-sealed bags and boxes.
• Weigh and portion diced meat, placing it into bags, trays, or vacuum machines.
• Transport meat products using carts or pans between workstations.
• Distribute meat from carts to conveyor belts using gloved hands.
• Load meat into injectors, vacuum machines, or tumblers.
• Place meat onto racks or into boxes.
• Verify product weights using scales.
• Seal packaged products using hand sealers.
• Sort products and ensure package integrity.
• Apply labels to packages.
• Work effectively as part of a team and follow instructions.
• Adhere to all quality and safety guidelines.
• Perform additional duties as needed.

Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Excellent hand-eye coordination
• Basic math skills
• Comfortable working in a cold environment
• Willingness to comply with strict sanitation and safety procedures
• Ability to stand for extended periods during shifts
• Willingness to assist with general cleanup and additional tasks as assigned
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail
• Positive attitude and strong communication skills
• Team player

We appreciate all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Stampede Culinary Partners is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require accommodations during the hiring process, please let us know.