GENERAL LABOURER - BULK PRODUCTION

Nortera•Tecumseh, ON

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Nortera Foods Inc. is the North American leader in ready-to-cook vegetables, committed to contributing to societal well-being by providing access to healthy and sustainable foods. The company produces major private and retail brands, including its own Arctic Gardens and Del Monte. Joining Nortera means becoming part of a team that fosters growth and offers opportunities to work on inspiring projects in a growing company.

Requirements

Must be capable of speaking, reading, and writing English at a Level 3 requirement
Must be able to work in a temperate and/or refrigerated environment
Must be able to work 12 hour shifts and follow a continental schedule
Proven ability to work effectively as a team
Must be able to stand for extended periods of time
Must be able to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with body, arms, and/or leg

Nice To Haves

Experience working in food production or other manufacturing experience is considered an asset

Responsibilities

Inspect quality of product; maintain paperwork and record of findings; collect samples; perform temperature checks (Light Lifter - Attribute)
Perform testing during points in the process; enter data into KPI program (Light Lifter - Data Collector)
Inspect product for any foreign material and remove before further processing (Light Lifter - Inspection)
Check quality and integrity of cans; check air pressure, density and fill line (Light Lifter - Line Grader)
Inspect visual appearance of cans and clean up cans; dispose of defective (Light Lifter - Rework)
Coordinate gate operations; weigh trucks upon entry and exit, completing documentation (Light Lifter - Scale house)
Keep the slab clean and ensure birds, etc. are deterred from product (Light Lifter - Slab Control)
Control the flow of product into totes (Light Lifter - Tote Filler)
Inspection of corn after husking and to remove defective product (Light Lifter - Trim & Inspection)
Other duties as may be assigned
Maintain corn cutting area and keep cutters clean to prevent jamming (Heavy Lifter - Auto Cutter Service)
Measure and mix ingredients, monitor starch maker, monitor flow of product and data recording (Heavy Lifter - Cream style Technician)
Transport raw materials, finished products and packaging materials throughout the plant and warehouse manually or with powered equipment (Heavy Lifter - Multi-Equipment Operator)
Oil and grease to prevent mechanical issues and maintain optimal performance; conduct discharge temperature checks; inspect can seams; address line jams and dispose of defective cans (Heavy Lifter - Cooker Greaser/Helper)
Maintain the output of cans by operating depalletizing equipment (Heavy Lifter - Depalletizer)
Monitor appropriate filling of cans (Heavy Lifter - Fill Check)
Ensure stock of lids is provided to ensure continuous operation; address any line jams or incomplete installation of lids (Heavy Lifter - Fill Operator)
Clean, dissemble and re-assemble cutter heads; remove and clean knives, install knives, set apertures and tensions (Heavy Lifter - Headwasher)
Clean inside and outside of area and equipment (Heavy Lifter - IPS (in process sanitation))
Maintain quality and efficiency of cutting tools by cleaning, sharpening and buffing (Heavy Lifter - Knife Sharpener)
Maintain the input of cans by operating palletizing equipment (Heavy Lifter - Palletizer)
Test incoming raw product per defined criteria; data recording of results (Heavy Lifter - Pregrade)
Monitor the unloading of product and ensure flow is continuous (Heavy Lifter - Pea Truck Unloader)
Assist process control and machine operators in performing their duties (Heavy Lifter - Process Coordinator)
Cleaning and sanitizing equipment (Heavy Lifter - Sanitation)
Operate starch mix system (Heavy Lifter - Starch Attendant)
Monitor hopper levels, flow of product and control panels (Heavy Lifter - Tote Dumper)
Constructing totes to store product (Heavy Lifter - Tote Maker)
Clean and rake product line; break product using appropriate tools (Heavy Lifter - Tunnel Tender)
Operate shrink wrapping equipment (Heavy Lifter - Wrapper)