Utility Worker

JD Sweid Foods; City of Langley; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company events

Dental care

Extended health care

Disability insurance

Discounted food

Employee assistance program

Life insurance

On-site parking

Paid time off

RRSP match

Job summary

JD Sweid Foods in Langley, BC, is seeking a Utility Worker to support the Poultry Department. The role involves distributing dry goods, operating forklifts, using a handheld scanner, and moving materials in a fast-paced, refrigerated plant.

You will follow OH&S, GMP, and HACCP standards, work a full-time 8-hour shift including mornings and afternoons, and collaborate with the production team to keep operations safe and efficient.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or Grade 12 equivalent preferred.
• 1+ year of experience in manufacturing or food/meat production preferred.
• Must be able to lift up to 27.2 kg / 60 lbs and stand for extended periods.
• Must possess and maintain valid hand truck and forklift certifications.
• Ability to read and follow safety and work instructions in English.
• Good communication skills and ability to work in a team.
• Ability to work well under pressure with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts and hand trucks safely and report malfunctions.
• Distribute dry goods for production lines and return surplus to Dry Goods warehouse.
• Use DEACOM ERP system with a handheld scanner to move materials.
• Remove broken pallets and manage storage as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness of production areas, floors and equipment.
• Assist Lead Hands to keep production areas organized and compliant.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Skills

Forklift operation

Teamwork

English required

Heavy lifting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

DEACOM ERP

Handheld scanner

Job description

From our humble beginning in 1917 to being one of the largest privately owned, value-added protein providers in Canada, our commitment to supplying high-quality products has been the core of our success. With a portfolio that includes a full line of poultry, beef and pork products, we service a long list of customers in both retail and food service from our Waterloo, ON and Langley, BC facilities.

UTILITY WORKER

Reporting to the Production Supervisor of Poultry Department, the Utility Worker is responsible for handling a diverse range of tasks essential to plant operations. This includes distributing dry goods and packaging material, maintaining plant housekeeping (including production wastes), and performing various duties. Provisions will be made to cover the absence of an employee in this position.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following list of duties and responsibilities of the Utility Worker is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job described. Rather they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job. Other reasonable duties may be assigned as required.

• Responsible for the safe operation of forklifts and hand trucks, reporting any malfunctions immediately to a supervisor.
• Distribute dry goods for the production lines as requested and return any surplus to the dry goods warehouse.
• Operate in the ERP system (DEACOM). Using a handheld scanner to correctly move materials to and from Dry Goods to their appropriate areas.
• Remove broken and unnecessary pallets to storage.
• Empty inedible and garbage tanks when needed, dump ice tanks as needed.
• Assist Lead Hands in maintaining the tidiness of the production area, equipment, floors and other areas of plant during the shift..
• Maintain the organizing of outdoor areas, such as lugs, broken pallets, totes or totes or other materials.
• Other tasks as directed by the Supervisor.

ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE, FOOD AND WORKPLACE SAFETY:

• Consistently demonstrate Teamwork, Integrity, Performance-Driven, and Solution-Oriented behavior.
• Maintain a respectful, inclusive, and professional work environment in line with our company commitments.
• Collaborate well with colleagues, ensuring clear, professional, and timely communication.
• Adhere to all Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) standards, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), HACCP procedures, and other regulatory requirements. Actively participant all assigned safety and compliance training.
• Demonstrate reliability through consistent attendance and strict adherence to all organizational policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Complete additional duties as assigned to support team and organizational objectives.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• High school diploma or Grade 12 equivalent is preferred.
• 1+ year of experience in manufacturing or food/meat production is preferred.
• Must be able to handle heavy lifting of up to 27.2 kg / 60lbs boxes and stand for extended periods.
• Must possess and maintain valid hand truck and forklift certifications.
• Proven ability to understand and follow safety and work instructions in English.
• Good communication skills and able to work well in a team environment.
• Ability to work well under pressure and with little supervision.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work in a fast-paced, refrigerated setting, involving proximity to machinery and food ingredients.
• Work in cold, wet and slippery plant conditions for extended periods of time, with exposure to outdoor weather.
• Flexible work schedule includes mornings, afternoons and weekends.
• Require use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Job Type:

Full-time

Pay Rate:

$21.00 to $22.00 per hour

• Company events
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Disability insurance
• Discounted food
• Employee assistance program
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match

Schedule:

8-hour shift

Morning/Afternoon shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

LANGLEY, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

JD Sweid Foods is committed to fair and equitable recruiting practices. Accommodation is available for persons with disabilities during all stages of the employment process.

JD Sweid Foods is an equal opportunity employer. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.