General Labourer

Sofina Foods Inc • West Perth, ON

22h • $22 • Onsite

About The Position

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 are a privately owned Canadian company with operations across Canada and the UK employing over 12,000 employees. We take pride in providing great tasting, high quality food products. Reporting to the Production Supervisor(s), the General Labourer performs a variety of manual or machine-assisted tasks with duties involved in the processing of meat (i.e., turkey) products ready for shipment. The position requires initiative, willingness to learn all processes and to follow strict hygiene and health and safety regulations.

Requirements

• Perform tasks which are repetitive
• Strong hand/eye coordination
• Ability to lift a min of 30 pounds
• Ability to stand for extended hours
• Physically demanding, fast-paced work
• Must be able to work in a cold, damp environment
• Must be able to speak, read and understand the English language
• Must be dependable and punctual
• High school education or equivalent
• Must pass criminal background checks

Responsibilities

• Cut, skin, trim and prepare various cuts of poultry
• Portion meat to Company specifications to control waste
• Utilize knives for trimming and portioning with ease and control
• Remove organs and other parts from turkey
• Cut turkey into primal cuts for further processing or packaging
• Remove bones from meat
• Other duties as required

Benefits

• 4-day work week
• Weekly pay
• Full benefits
• Company matched pension plan after probation
• Annual pay increases
• Bonuses
• Employee referral program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees