About Us

Sofina Foods is one of Canada's leading manufacturers of primary and further processed protein products for retail and foodservice customers as well as international markets. We manufacture pork, beef, turkey, chicken and fish products. Our family of brands include Cuddy, Lilydale, Janes, Mastro, San Daniele, Fletcher's.

Vienna, Riserva and Zamzam. We are also the exclusive distributor of Italy's finest Rio Mare, Lavazza and San Benedetto products in Canada.We are hiring a Packaging Associate at our Sofina plant in Belleville, ON.

What do we offer: Starting Rate: $18.75/hour

Shift: Early morning shift starting at 5:30 a.m.

Overtime: Opportunities for additional hours and overtime

Work Environment: Positive, team-oriented working environment

Contract Length: 3 months Position Summary

Reporting to Packaging Supervisor, the Packaging Associate is responsible for operating the vacuum machines, Fava cutter, box erector and metal detector and may be asked to work in other areas as required for production.

Responsibilities Verify lot # and WIP codes on hangers/carts before processing

Visually inspect product before and after packing to ensure the product and the packaging meets requirements

Bag product and vacuum seal

Label product ensuring proper packaging material and best before date





Weigh product and apply sticker

Box and palletize the product

Weighs and records weights of carts and rework

Expedites product and materials to different areas

Cut ends from product

Ensure product successfully goes through metal detector

Perform other tasks as required by the supervisor and/or Lead Hand Requirements Good English communication skills (both verbal and written) and interpersonal skills

Basic math skills for weighing and measuring products.

Previous experience in food production or processing is a plus, particularly in injection or marination processes.

Solid attention to detail and ability to follow detailed instructions.

Working Conditions This position requires some physical effort

This position requires normal visual / sensory effort

This position requires working in cold environment

This position requires standing for long period of time

This position requires some lifting for up to 50 lbs

This position requires some pushing and pulling for up to 50 lbs We thank all applicants for their interest to this opportunity; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

This is an existing vacancy. We are currently not using AI.#SSCBE

📌 Packaging Associate (Belleville)
🏢 Sofina Foods
📍 Belleville