Packaging Associate (Day Shift) - Cambridge, Ontario, Canada

Stampede Culinary Partners; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting wage $18.85/hour

Weekly pay

Benefits package

Employee Assistance Program

On-site parking

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

Stampede Culinary Partners in Cambridge, Ontario, is hiring for a Day Shift Meat Packer role. Join a team focused on high-quality protein development and processing, working on moving, weighing, and packaging meat products with attention to safety and quality standards.

Ideal candidates are reliable team players who can lift up to 50 pounds, stand for long periods, work in a cold environment, and follow sanitation procedures.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Comfortable working in a cold environment
• Ability to stand for extended periods during shifts
• Willingness to comply with strict sanitation and safety procedures
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Positive attitude and good communication skills
• Team player who can follow instructions

Responsibilities

• Move portioned meat products from conveyors into packaging
• Weigh and portion diced meat into bags, trays, or vacuum machines
• Transport meat between workstations using carts or pans
• Distribute meat from carts to conveyors using gloved hands
• Load meat into injectors, vacuum machines, or tumblers
• Place meat onto racks or into boxes and seal packages
• Verify product weights using scales and ensure package integrity
• Apply labels to packages and maintain cleanliness

Skills

Hand-eye coordination

Attention to detail

Team player

Positive attitude

Communication skills

Basic math

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.