Production Worker jobs in Canada

Position Summary

Reporting to the Production Supervisor/Team Leader, the Production Worker will perform various tasks on a production line. The individual will carry out various functions like processing, sorting, packing and operating process machinery. The Production Worker must maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations. Must be able to work effectively in a team-based environment, set priorities to meet deadlines and handle multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

1. Maintain a clean work environment by following food and workplace safety procedures, rules, and regulations;
2. Maintain production line operational by assisting line operators with process problems, making equipment adjustments;
3. Monitor products conformity and ensure compliance to company’s standards and perform adjustments to equipment if/when needed;
4. Record production data such as quantity, weight, size and types of products packaged;
5. Inform leader of any production problems that may negatively affect the production performance according to company standards;
6. Assist with change overs;
7. Ability to rotate and learn different areas of the production line/multiple lines including a variety of product production;
8. Relieve team members as needed (breaks, lunches, absent team member, vacation);
9. Maintain a positive, respectful and open communication with team members;
10. Promote and maintain a culture and attitude of continuous improvement, working within the company team to make it a more efficient and safe place to work;
11. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent is preferred;

Previous manufacturing and/or food production experience is preferred;

Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices in food production is preferred; Ability to work in a fast-paced, challenging, and consistently changing environment;

Ability to learn multiple positions and be able to work these positions on varying schedules;

Ability to effectively understand and follow a variety of guidelines and work procedures (including health, safety, hygiene and sanitation);

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and effective communication with peers, supervisors;

Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting through root cause problem solving;

Basic math and computer skills;

Excellent manual dexterity; Strong physical endurance; ability to lift up to 50lbs;

Ability to stand; walk; for long periods of time;

Able and willing to work 10-12hrs daily; Must be flexible with work hours and be able to work overtime and weekends when needed;

This position has been identified as a safety sensitive position within Leclerc Foods USA, Inc.

Essential Functions

1. Must be able to lift from floor to waist 63 lbs. 33% of the time.
2. Must be able to lift from waist to shoulder 43 lbs 33% of the time.
3. Must be able to push/pull a maximum force of 86 lbs.
4. Regular and reliable attendance.