GENERAL LABOUR PACKER
COMPANY DESCRIPTION:
From our humble beginning in 1917 to being one of the largest privately owned, value-added protein providers in Canada, JD Sweid's 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.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Reporting to the Skilled / Packing Lead Hand and Production Supervisor of Poultry Department, the General Labour Packer performs a wide range of manual and machine-assisted tasks. This role is crucial for ensuring the safe, efficient, and high-quality production of protein food products and meeting all established targets. This physically demanding role involves various tasks to reach production targets while strictly maintaining food quality and safety standards in a cold, fast-paced environment. Provisions will be made to cover the absence of an employee in this position.
- Safely and efficiently process and package products according to daily production schedules.
- Assist team in helping perform quick product changeovers, minimizing downtime. Immediately communicate of all quality and mechanical issues.
- Execute a variety of production line tasks, including product sorting, laying, batter, boxing, packing, and palletizing, as required by the customer specification.
- Inspect all materials, products and packaging in assigned areas for quality deviations. Promptly report any defects or foreign objects to ensure quality.
- Ensure all tasks meet the specified requirements of the customer's product.
- Always ensure a clean, organized work environment that is clear of any potential slip, trip or fall hazards.
- Complete other tasks as directed by Lead Hands and Supervisors.
ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE FOOD AND WORKPLACE SAFETY:
- 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 principles, 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.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
- 1+ year of experience in manufacturing or food/meat production is preferred.
- High school diploma or Grade 12 equivalent is preferred.
- Must be able to regularly lift up to 18 kg and stand for extended periods.
- Proven ability to understand and follow safety and work instructions in English.
- Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
- Possession of Food Safety certification is an advantage.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Work in a fast-paced, refrigerated setting, involving proximity to machinery and food ingredients.
- Work in cold, wet and slippery plant conditions for extended periods of time.
- Require flexible availability, including mandatory Saturday shifts.
- Require use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Job Type: Part-time
Pay Rate: $19.65 - 20.65 per hour, plus shift premium
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Vision care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Discounted or free food
- Employee assistance program
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
Schedule:
- 8-hour shift
- Morning or afternoon
- Weekends as needed
Ability to commute/relocate:
- LANGLEY, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
JD Sweid Foods is committed to fair and equitable recruiting practices. Accommodation is available for persons with disabilities during all stages of the employment process. JD Sweid Foods is an equal opportunity employer. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
