Food Processor/Packaging

• 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