hr + $1.25 shift premium)

Conestoga Meats•Breslau, ON

20d•Onsite

About The Position

As part of the Conestoga team, you will play an important role, providing specialty and retail pork products to over 30 countries from one of the largest pork processing plants in Canada. Not only are there opportunities for production work but you will get the chance to train on specialty knife or machine operator positions to expand your skills. Once hired, you'll see positions posted for plant opportunities including higher skilled jobs, apprenticeships, driver trainee programs as well as office and leadership positions - we pride ourselves on our high volume of internal promotions and leadership development programs!

Requirements

1 month - less than 7 months experience in a labour related field.
A Functional Work Simulation Assessment must be passed.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Ability to perform physical and repetitive job duties for long periods up to 8 hours per shift.
A commitment to SAFETY and QUALITY practices
Strong attention to detail and demonstrated hand-eye coordination.
Basic English communication skills (verbal and written)
You are legally eligible to work in Canada.
Completion of some High School education
Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Food Processing is an asset.

Responsibilities

Transport raw materials, finished products, and packaging materials throughout plant and warehouse manually, or with powered equipment.
Measure and dump ingredients into hoppers of mixing and grinding machines or mobile tank trucks.
Feed and unload food, beverage, and associated products processing machines.
Feed flattened boxes into forming machines to construct containers.
Remove filled containers from conveyors and manually pack goods into bags, boxes, or other containers.
Clean work areas and equipment
Check products and packaging for basic quality defects.
Assist process control and machine operators in performing their duties.
Sort, pack, crate and package materials and product.
Remove filled containers from conveyor.
Preform general labouring duties.
Manually pack goods into bags and boxes or other containers
Assist machine operators, assemblers, and other workers.
Transport raw materials finished products and packaging materials.

Benefits

Starting wage of $21.35/per hour - $23.90/per hour
1 dollar raise after 6 months of service to $22.39/hr.
Afternoon Shift Premium ($1.25/per hour)
Weekly pay by direct deposit
Stable full-time hours; no rotating shifts
Optional daily and weekend overtime available
Employee referral bonus program (minimum $300 per hire)
Competitive benefits package for you and your family at 3 months of service (Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, STD)
Pension plan and company matching at 1 year of service.
Discounts on quality pork products
Employee assistance program (financial assistance, mental health resources)
Social Committee events (food trucks, gifts, games),
BBQ's and wellness programs
On-site training and company provided equipment.
Employee scholarship program and English courses
Positive and friendly team environment with a supportive Management Team