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 overtime
Work Environment: Positive, team-oriented working environment
Employment Time: Full time Permanent
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, Life (after successful probation period)
Pension: Employer Match 4.5% (after 12 months of employment)
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.
Strong 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