Production Associate

HelloFresh•Mississauga, ON

16d•$18 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

Are you ready to join an exciting and dynamic team? We are looking for a highly motivated individual to join us as a Production Associate. Reporting to the Production Supervisor, you will play a crucial role in our production process. As a Production Associate, you will be responsible for receiving raw ingredients, preparing raw ingredients, assisting cooks and chefs during the cooking process, plating of meals, and fulfilling boxes for customer orders while following all safety, GMP and SQF policies/procedures. Other tasks as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Willing and able to push, pull, and lift up to 50lbs
Has experience standing for prolonged periods of time including regular bending, twisting and walking
Ability to communicate in English, both verbal and written
Ability to prioritize, remain calm and alert while multitasking in a fast-paced and deadline oriented environment.
Willing and able to work in a refrigerated environment (0°C to 4°C)
Familiar with MS Office and/or Google Apps and comfortable learning new technologies.
Ability to work independently and within a team environment, in addition to having strong interpersonal skills.
Flexibility to work overtime, weekends, evenings and holidays as required

Nice To Haves

6 months to 1year of experience in food production facility is an asset
Level 1 First Aid is considered an asset

Responsibilities

Work in any of the following functional areas as required; Kitchen, Plating, Pick and Pack, Shipping/Receiving as designated by the reporting manager
Ensure quality of product meets Company Standards
Ensure accuracy when weighing or portioning products
Ensure accuracy and efficiency at designated ship out stations
Clean and sanitize all equipment and work areas within the facility, ensuring all waste and packaging are properly categorized and disposed and/or recycled of as per instructions and training
Participate in ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge
Foster a positive and respectful work environment by maintaining professional communication and behavior with coworkers and promoting a sense of teamwork and collaboration
Work in compliance with OH&S acts and regulations.
Use personal protective and safety equipment and clothing as directed by the employer and report workplace hazards and dangers to the supervisor or employer.
Other duties as assigned