sausage linker - food and beverage processing

Government of Canada; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A government entity is seeking individuals for a position at a meat processing plant in Mississauga. Responsibilities include measuring ingredients, packing goods, operating machines, and ensuring product quality. Candidates must demonstrate food handling skills, be detail-oriented, and able to work in a fast-paced environment. No degree is required, but prior experience in a similar role is preferred.

Benefits

As per collective agreement

Qualifications

• 7 months to less than 1 year of experience in food processing.
• Ability to handle heavy loads and work in cold environments.

Responsibilities

• Measure and dump ingredients into machines.
• Manually pack goods into containers.
• Feed and unload processing machines.
• Check products for quality defects.
• Clean machines and work areas.

Skills

Food safety/handling skills

Attention to detail

Client focus

Efficient interpersonal skills

Team player

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Cold/refrigerated

Work setting

• Meat processing and/or packing plant/establishment

Responsibilities Tasks

• Food safety/handling skills
• Measure and dump ingredients into hoppers of mixing and grinding machines
• Manually pack goods into bags and boxes or other containers
• Feed and unload processing machines
• Check products and packaging for basic quality defects
• Assist process control and machine operators in performing their duties
• Clean machines and immediate work areas

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Standing for extended periods
• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment
• Handling heavy loads

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Team player

Benefits

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement