Production Line worker

Fresh Direct Produce Ltd.; Victoria; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresh Direct Produce Ltd. is seeking full-time Production Line workers to operate equipment and contribute to the production of high-quality produce. You will work in a team setting to meet production targets while upholding food safety and quality standards.

You will learn to operate dicers, cutters, slicers, shredders and packaging equipment, maintain HACCP compliance, and keep production areas clean and sanitized between shifts. Weekend availability is required.

Qualifications

• Food Safe Level 1 certification required.
• points to be supplied by Islands West?
• Hepatitis A vaccination is required.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs safely.
• Must be able to stand and walk for the full shift.

Responsibilities

• Work with a team to manufacture high-quality fresh fruit & vegetable items.
• Learn to use dicers, cutters, slicers, shredders and packaging equipment.
• Maintain quality and freshness throughout the department.
• Follow HACCP policies and procedures.
• Clean and sanitize production areas between switchovers and at shift end.
• Operate or perform other duties as directed by supervision.

Skills

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Stand/walk for full shifts

Knife skills

Refrigerated environment

Weekend availability

Education

Food Safe Level 1

Hepatitis A Vaccination

Tools

Dicers

Cutters

Slicers

Shredders

Packaging equipment

Job description

We are looking for Full‑time Production Line workers to work in a team‑based setting, operating various equipment and/or performing tasks that contribute to the production of high-quality produce. Ensuring production targets are met in a timely fashion while ensuring the highest standards of food safety and quality.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with a team to manufacture high-quality fresh fruit & vegetable items for the food service and retail markets.
• Learn to use dicers, cutters, slicers, shredders, and packaging equipment.
• Help ensure that the quality and freshness of produce are always maintained throughout the department.
• Employee must follow company policy regarding the production of food items and the proper use of equipment. Including:
• Preparation of all production products, including processing mixes, cut sizes and equipment needed.
• Clean and sanitize production areas between product switchovers and at shift end.
• Equipment safety.
• Critical Control Points of bleach and sulphites.
• Must understand and work within all HACCP policies and procedures.
• Operate or perform other duties as directed by the Production Manager/Assistant Manager/Supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum acceptable qualifications, experience & personal qualities required by the job holder

• Food Safe Level 1 (Islands West to Provide).
• Hepatitis A Vaccination (Islands West to Provide).
• Ability to safely bend, twist and lift to 50 lbs.
• Ability to walk and stand for the duration of the scheduled shift.
• Ability to learn and apply knife skills.
• Ability to work in a refrigerated environment
• Available to work full-time flexible schedule
• Avaialable on Weekends