Production Worker

Advantage Personnel; Glenholme; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A staffing agency is seeking a temporary Production Worker in Glenholme, NS, for a 6-8 week assignment. Responsibilities include picking and packing food products in a cold environment and performing quality control checks. Candidates must be reliable, able to lift up to 30 pounds, and comfortable working in freezer conditions. The role involves 12-hour shifts, both day and night, and adherence to safety practices is essential.

Qualifications

• Reliable, punctual, and able to work rotating days/nights.
• Must be able to provide a clean criminal background check.
• Safety (steel-toe) footwear required; warm clothing recommended.

Responsibilities

• Pick and pack food products in a freezer environment.
• Perform basic quality control checks.
• Operate production or packaging machinery.

Skills

Ability to lift up to 30 pounds repeatedly

Comfortable working in cold/freezer conditions

Teamwork and cooperation

Attention to safety and instructions

Job description

Job Title: Production Worker

Job Type: Temporary Assignment (6-8 weeks)

Location: Glenholme, NS

Shift: Full-time hours - Morning/Night 12-hour shifts

Morning: 6:45 am - 7:15 pm

Night: 6:45 pm - 7:15 am

Pay: $17.50/ hr

Position Overview:
Advantage Personnel is seeking Production Workers to support our client's large-scale fresh and frozen food operations in Glenholme, NS. In this role, you'll assist with picking, packing, quality control, and material movement within a freezer/warehouse environment. Our client is a global leader known for quality and integrity, and we're looking for dependable associates who can thrive in a cold, fast-paced production setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Pick and pack food products, including handling totes of berries for transfer to secondary locations within the warehouse.
• Sort and package products in freezer conditions.
• Perform basic quality control checks to ensure product standards.
• Work on an assembly line; load/unload product to and from the line.
• Operate production or packaging machinery (training provided).
• Handle materials safely, including moving totes using appropriate equipment.
• Clean and maintain work areas and equipment.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), food safety, and plant procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds repeatedly (heavier assisted lifts may be team-handled).
• Comfortable working in cold/freezer conditions ranging from -25°C to +5°C.
• Able to perform repetitive, fast-paced tasks over 12-hour shifts.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work rotating days/nights.
• Follows instructions, safety rules, and plant processes.
• Works independently and cooperatively in a team environment.
• Must be able to provide (or obtain) a clean criminal background check.
• Safety (steel-toe) footwear required; warm, layered clothing recommended under PPE.

Work Conditions:

• Freezer/warehouse environment: temperatures from approximately -25°C to +5°C.
• Extended standing, walking, lifting, bending, and reaching.
• Use of PPE; dressing in layers strongly recommended.
• Exposure to wet or slippery surfaces in some areas.
• 12-hour shifts (days/nights) may include weekends depending on production demands.

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