Reporting to the Packaging Line Lead and Production Supervisors the Production Labourer is responsible for performing a variety of tasks related to the production and packaging of raw baby leaf lettuce for the preparation of salads. This is a unionized position with UFCW-1518.
Main Responsibilities
- Responsible for the initial washing, sorting and packing of raw baby leaf lettuce
- Opening and distributing raw material from cases and plastic boxes at the wash line
- Cut, weigh, pre-wash and prepare lettuce, vegetables etc.
- Fill lettuce bins, cleaning and preparation for packing
- Distribute bowls, lids, packaging boxes on the various production/packaging lines
- Place salad-topping ingredients manually in the "insert" containers
- Place the insert in the salad kits
- Inspect labels on product, inspect product quality
- Pack cardboard boxes with salad kits, load boxes on to pallets, wrap pallets for shipping
- Prepare and identify the pallets at the locations intended for shipment
- Ensure implementation of company policies and procedures ensuring compliance with Health and Safety policies and procedures, good manufacturing practices (GMP) and HACCP
- Perform other related duties
Main Responsibilities
- High school diploma is an asset
- Relevant experience in a production, manufacturing or agribusiness environment is an asset
- Able to work in a 4°C environment with allergens present: (dairy, nuts, wheat etc.)
- Ability to work standing in a refrigerated and humid workplace completing repetitive work
- Ability to lift loads up to 50 Ibs (some workstations), push heavy loads and climb stairs repeatedly
- Possess a full range of movement: lifting, twisting, bending, reaching
- Be able to communicate well with supervisors and co-workers
- Be able to visually inspect product, packaging and labels for quality and correctness
- Schedule flexibility
Advantages and benefits offered
- Weekends off
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- On-site parking
- Life insurance
- Benefits (medical and dental)
📌 Production Labourer (Canada)
🏢 VegPro International
📍 Canada
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