Africanada Imports Inc.
North York, Ontario
Part time | Fixed-Term | Casual | Internship / Co-op

Africanada Imports Inc. is a dry food processing and packaging company focused on sustainability and cross-border agricultural trade. We process and distribute authentic African food products across Canada, bringing culturally significant foods to local communities.

This role is funded through the Canada Summer Jobs and other program and is ideal for youth seeking practical experience in food production, packaging, logistics, and retail operations.

Key Responsibilities

- Repackage, seal, and label dry food products according to Canadian packaging standards
- Perform basic quality control and product inspection checks
- Assist with inventory counts, stock organization, and order fulfillment
- Support shipping, receiving, and logistics operations
- Operate POS/cash register and assist customers when needed
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized workspace
- Help with production records, tracking sheets, and administrative tasks

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must:

- Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of employment
- Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person with refugee protection status
- Be legally entitled to work in Canada

Qualifications

- No prior experience required. Training provided
- Reliable, punctual, and willing to learn
- Able to lift up to 20 kg




- Comfortable using a cash register or POS system
- Strong attention to detail and teamwork skills

Preferred Candidates

We strongly encourage applications from racialized youth, newcomers, and individuals interested in careers in food business, logistics, or entrepreneurship.

Skills You’ll Gain

- Food processing and packaging operations
- Inventory control and logistics coordination
- Customer service and POS experience
- Workplace safety and food handling practices
- Communication, teamwork, and time management
- Confidence, adaptability, and responsibility

How to Apply

Apply directly through Indeed. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Please no calls, walk-ins or in-person meetup requests.

Job Types

Full hours

Term - 6 weeks | 30-35 hours/week

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract, Casual, Internship / Co-op
Contract length: 6 weeks

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Application question(s):

- Which of the following best describes your current status in Canada?

Canadian citizen
Permanent resident
Person with refugee status
Other

- Are you between 15 and 30 years of age (inclusive)?
- Are you currently enrolled in post-secondary studies?
- This role is in person. Are you able to commute to the work location (M3J2N1) reliably?

Work Location: In person

📌 Production & Operations Assistant (Canada)
🏢 Africanada Imports
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