Production Associate

HelloFresh; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 19,320 - 27,517; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Shift premiums

Employee discount

Job summary

HelloFresh is seeking a Production Associate at our facility in Edmonton. You will help prepare HelloFresh boxes with careful portioning, labeling, packing, and setup of workstations to ensure safety and cleanliness.

Role involves operating printing/labeling equipment, assisting with production lines, and supporting team members in a fast-paced, refrigerated environment. Overtime and weekend shifts may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Excellent communication in English, both written and verbal.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment and work overtime when needed.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and pack meal kits and boxes following HelloFresh standards.
• Maintain safe, clean, and organized workstations and adhere to safety policies.
• Operate printing and labeling tasks and assist with machine operations when needed.
• Support sanitation and hygiene practices in a refrigerated environment.
• Collaborate with team to ensure timely production and quality control.

Skills

English proficiency

Teamwork

MS Office/Google Apps

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Google Apps

Job description

Location: 920 36 Avenue, Nisku, AB, T9E 1C6

No. of Positions: 3 (2 for AM and 1 for PM)

Shift Schedule: Friday - Tuesday (Rotational shifts; days and hours may vary as per business needs)

• AM Shift - 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
• PM Shift - 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM

About the Role

Are you ready to join an exciting and dynamic team? We are looking for a highly motivated individual to join us as a Production Associate. Reporting to a Production Team Lead, you will play a crucial role in our production process. As a Production Associate, you will be responsible for ensuring that HelloFresh boxes are prepared with the utmost care and attention to detail. Your main responsibilities will include portioning fresh ingredients, printing and applying labels, packing meal kits and boxes, setting up workstations, and ensuring all work areas are safe, organized, clean and sanitized. Other tasks as assigned.

What You Will Be Doing

• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by adhering to HelloFresh’s safety policies, wearing personal protective equipment (ppe) and clothing as required, and promptly reporting any workplace hazards.
• Assemble and manually pack meal kits and customer boxes according to customer specifications and HelloFresh standards with focus on accuracy, quality and freshness of ingredients.
• Feed and unload food, beverage and associated products processing machines.
• Lift, load and transport ingredients and boxes onto racking and pallets in a safe and efficient manner, following proper lifting techniques and using appropriate equipment.
• Manually portion and label ingredients as per specifications ensuring accuracy in weights and labelling information. Assist machine operators and automation technicians on automated equipment to ensure efficient completion of production processes.
• Operate multiple printing machines to ensure the timely and accurate production of kit labels, shipping labels, ingredient labels, recipe cards, inserts as per daily demand. Ensure accuracy of information (best before dates, allergens) and minimize over production to reduce waste.
• Organize and maintain label, insert and recipe card inventory, provide accurate daily cycle counts of printed materials, and dispose of expired and obsolete labels at the end of the production week.
• Clean and sanitize all equipment and work areas within the facility, ensuring all waste and packaging are properly categorized and disposed or recycled per instructions and training.
• Participate in ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge.
• Foster a positive and respectful work environment by maintaining professional communication and behavior with coworkers and promoting teamwork.
• Work in compliance with OH&S acts and regulations.
• Use personal protective and safety equipment and clothing as directed by the employer and report workplace hazards to the supervisor or employer.
• Other duties as assigned.

At a Minimum, You Have

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Willing and able to push, pull, and lift up to 50lbs.
• Experience standing for prolonged periods of time including regular bending, twisting and walking.
• Ability to communicate in English, both verbal and written.
• Ability to prioritize, remain calm and alert while multitasking in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.
• Willing and able to work in a refrigerated environment (0°C to 4°C).
• Familiar with MS Office and/or Google Apps and comfortable learning new technologies.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment, with strong interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility to work overtime, weekends, evenings, and holidays as required.
• 1 year of experience in Sanitation or Janitorial is considered an asset.
• Level 1 First Aid is considered an asset.

What You’ll Get In Return

• Competitive salary and health benefits.
• Shift premiums are available for afternoon and overnight shifts.
• 75% discount on HelloFresh or Chefs Plate weekly box subscription.
• High impact work to help feed thousands of families in Canada.
• Opportunity to learn and grow.
• Work with a hard-working and supportive team.

Working Conditions

As a food company, we use many ingredients that may be considered common allergens (i.e. peanuts, tree nuts, milk, etc.). Whether this role is based out of our headquarters or one of our distribution centers, it is possible that you may be exposed to such allergens in this role.

Pay Range: $17—$17 CAD.