Production Worker

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

Job summary

A leading staffing agency in Glenholme is seeking Production Workers for temporary assignments in a fast-paced food production environment. Responsibilities include picking and packing food products, performing quality checks, and ensuring safety standards are met. The ideal candidate is reliable and comfortable working in cold conditions, with the ability to lift items as required. This role offers full-time, 12-hour shifts with a pay rate of $17.50/hr.

Qualifications

• Comfortable working in freezer conditions ranging from -25°C to +5°C.
• Able to perform repetitive, fast-paced tasks over 12-hour shifts.
• Must be able to provide a clean criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Pick and pack food products, including handling totes.
• Sort and package products in freezer conditions.
• Perform basic quality control checks.

Skills

Ability to lift up to 30 pounds

Comfortable working in cold/freezer conditions

Reliable and punctual

Ability to follow instructions and safety rules

Job description

Overview

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.

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.