Salad Production & Packaging Specialist

Vegpro International; Coldstream; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Medical and dental benefits

Job summary

Vegpro International in Canada is seeking a Production Worker to support processing and packaging of lettuce, spinach and vegetables for salads. You will work on the washline, cut romaine, lidding & packaging, and measure inserts in a fast-paced, refrigerated environment.

Two shifts are available: Morning 06:00–14:30 and Afternoon 12:00–20:30, with union representation by UFCW-1518. The role offers an hourly wage, EAP benefits, and medical/dental coverage.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing or agribusiness is an asset.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lb and stand for long periods.
• Able to work in a refrigerated (3°C) and humid environment.
• Schedule flexibility and reliable transportation.
• High school diploma is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Opening and distributing raw material from cases and plastic boxes at the wash line.
• Cut, weigh, pre-wash and prepare lettuce, vegetables etc.
• Fill lettuce bins, cleaning and preparation for packing.
• Distribute bowls, lids, packaging boxes on the various production/packaging lines.
• Place salad-topping ingredients manually in the insert containers.
• Place the insert in the salad kits.
• Pack cardboard boxes with salad kits, load boxes on to pallets, wrap pallets for shipping.
• Prepare and identify the pallets at the locations intended for shipment.
• Perform other related duties.

Skills

Quality inspection

Heavy lifting

Stand in cold environment

Flexibility

Attention to detail

Learn new skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma (asset)

Job description

Vegpro International in Canada is seeking a Production Worker to support processing and packaging of lettuce, spinach and vegetables for salads. You will work on the washline, cut romaine, lidding & packaging, and measure inserts in a fast-paced, refrigerated environment.

Two shifts are available: Morning 06:00–14:30 and Afternoon 12:00–20:30, with union representation by UFCW-1518. The role offers an hourly wage, EAP benefits, and medical/dental coverage.