Food Processor/Packaging
Location: Simcoe, Ontario
- Positions Available: 2
- Terms of Employment: Full Time
- Working Hours: 7-330, Overtime and weekends when needed
- Start Date: As soon as possible
To apply for this position, please email jobs@vgmeats.ca.
Job Overview
Reporting to the Operations Manager, a Food Packaging Operator is responsible for working with a team to perform tasks involved in the packaging process of protein products. Occasional Saturdays are required, no Sundays.
Roles and Responsibilities/Duties
- Work in an organized and safe manner according to the Occupational Health & Safety Act and company policies
- Work according to VG Meats quality control standards
- Operate specialized packaging equipment including, Roll-Stock Machine, Vacuum Packer and Barcode Scanning Equipment.
- Fill client orders to client specifications
- Load and carry packages weighing up to 55lbs
- Cleaning and Organization of production areas
- Quality checking products
- Meet or Exceed production performance standards
- Maintain quality standards by performing required monitoring and record keeping
- Must work cooperatively with other employees to ensure quality and productivity is maintained
- Other duties as requested by management
Qualifications
- Must have valid driver’s license
- OSSD diploma or equivalent
- Relevant mechanical experience would be an asset
- Available to work overtime, pre-shift and weekends when required
- Good interpersonal skills
- Maintain quality and production standards
- Good attention to detail and accuracy in completion of necessary paperwork and data input
- Food handling and processing experience would be an asset