Production Worker

Sunrise Farms; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunrise Farms is seeking a Poultry Production Worker in Winnipeg, Manitoba. This role involves processing, packaging, and inspecting poultry products while adhering to food safety and quality standards.

The ideal candidate should have experience in food processing, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. This position offers starting pay of $17.02 an hour, with opportunities for increases based on tenure.

Qualifications

• Previous food processing or manufacturing experience is an asset.
• Poultry processing experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs regularly.

Responsibilities

• Perform assigned tasks on the production line safely and efficiently.
• Process, trim, cut, package, and inspect poultry products.
• Maintain production speed while following quality standards.

Skills

Previous food processing experience

Attention to detail

Ability to work in a cold environment

Comfortable handling raw poultry products

Job description

Sunrise Farms is a group of companies with primary focus in the poultry industry. From our hatcheries to our “ready to eat” state of the art cooking facilities we service customers in the retail, food service and industrial sectors. We are proud of our support of the Canadian farm as well as our investment in the latest equipment and technologies at our facilities across Canada. Our test kitchens have the most current cooking equipment replicating that used in commercial establishments, to facilitate precision testing. This way you know the product you receive will perform to your expectations. We are proud of our long-standing partnerships with family-owned Canadian chicken farmers to produce high quality products.

Role

The Poultry Production Worker is responsible for processing, packaging, inspecting, and handling poultry products in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. The role requires adherence to food safety, quality, animal welfare, and workplace safety standards while meeting production targets.

Responsibilities

• Perform assigned tasks on the production line safely and efficiently.
• Process, trim, cut, debone, package, and inspect poultry products.
• Ensure products meet company, customer, and regulatory specifications.
• Maintain production speed while following quality standards.
• Follow all food safety, GMP, HACCP, and CFIA requirements.
• Keep workstations clean and sanitary throughout the shift.
• Report equipment issues, quality concerns, and safety hazards.
• Work cooperatively with team members to achieve production goals.
• Follow all company policies, procedures, and supervisor instructions.
• Assist in other production areas as required.

Requirements

• Previous food processing or manufacturing experience is an asset.
• Poultry processing experience is preferred but not required.
• Ability to work in a cold environment (0–10°C).
• Comfortable handling raw poultry products.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to work rotating shifts, overtime, and weekends as required.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Frequent lifting, bending, twisting, reaching, and repetitive motions.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. regularly.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment.

Working Conditions

• Poultry processing facility.
• Cold and wet environment.
• Exposure to raw poultry products and food production equipment.
• Required use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Shift work, including days, afternoons, nights, weekends, and overtime as required.

$17.02 - $17.02 an hour

• After 120 days: $18.40
• After 240 days: $19.79
• After 360 days: $21.98

At Sunrise Farms we are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.

Please note that the expected new hire salary range provided is derived from a group of like roles within Sunrise Farms. The final offer amount for this role will be dependent on geographical region, applicable experience, and skillset of the candidate.