Utility Worker

JD Sweid Foods LTD•Township of Langley, BC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

From our humble beginning in 1917 to being one of the largest privately owned, value-added protein providers in Canada, our commitment to supplying high-quality products has been the core of our success. With a portfolio that includes a full line of poultry, beef and pork products, we service a long list of customers in both retail and food service from our Waterloo, ON and Langley, BC facilities. Reporting to the Production Supervisor, the Utility Worker is responsible for handling a diverse range of tasks essential to plant operations. This includes distributing dry goods, maintaining plant and yard housekeeping, and performing various finished product / materials movement duties.

Requirements

Must be able to handle heavy lifting of up to 30 kg boxes and stand for extended periods.
Must be able to maintain a hand truck and forklift license.
Proven ability to understand and follow safety and work instructions in English.
Good communication skills and able to work well in a team environment.
Ability to work well under pressure and with little supervision.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or Grade 12 equivalent is preferred.
Previous experience of manufacturing or food/meat production environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the safe operation of forklifts and hand trucks, reporting any malfunctions immediately to a supervisor.
Distribute dry goods for the production lines as requested and return any surplus to the dry goods warehouse.
Operate in the ERP system (DEACOM).: using a handheld scanner to correctly move materials to and from Dry Goods to their appropriate areas. Release the finished product in the Deacom system to the next stage.
Pack, palletize and label the finished product, and place goods in the designated freezer location.
Restack pallets having broken breading and batter bags.
Remove broken and unnecessary pallets to storage.
Empty inedible and garbage tanks when needed.
Dump ice tanks as needed.
Assist in maintaining the tidiness of the production area, equipment, floors and other areas of plant during the shift.
Assist in maintaining the organizing of outdoor areas, such as lugs, broken pallets, toes or totes or other materials.
Other tasks as directed by the Supervisor.
Consistently demonstrate Teamwork, Integrity, Performance-Driven, and Solution-Oriented behavior.
Maintain a respectful, inclusive, and professional work environment in line with our company commitments.
Collaborate well with colleagues, ensuring clear, professional, and timely communication.
Adhere to all Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) standards, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), HACCP procedures, and other regulatory requirements. Actively participant all assigned safety and compliance training.
Demonstrate reliability through consistent attendance and strict adherence to all organizational policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Complete additional duties as assigned to support team and organizational objectives.