Packaging Associate (Full Time)

Job Responsibility: POSITION: Packaging Associate REPORTS TO: Manager, Production SHIFT: Afternoon Shift (Sunday to Thursday, 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM) LOCATION: Abbotsford and Mission, BC Our Packaging Associate will be responsible for packaging various products in our Baking Division and assisting the Lead Hands on our packing lines! You will also be fulfilling various production duties, including sanitation, keeping your work area clean, and communicating well with your team members to ensure a proper workflow! OPPORTUNITIES You will be a great fit if you are a friendly and hardworking team player who is eager to take on new challenges! This role is physically demanding as you will be working in a fast-paced environment that involves repetitive tasks, bending, crouching, lifting, and standing for extended periods. However, this gives you the opportunity to work in a welcoming and supportive environment where your work has a direct and positive impact on how we create our products! Our management team is highly invested in your success and exposing you to additional learning opportunities in various areas, such as machine operation, sanitation, lead hand, supervision, quality assurance, warehouse, and much more as we continue to expand! HERE IS WHO YOU ARE… DRIVE & MOTIVATION

• You are a hard worker with a willingness to learn
• You want to expand your knowledge and learn about our unique processes
• You are a positive and optimistic team player with great attitude

CHARACTER & ABILITIES

• You are able to lift 12.5 kg (25 lbs) repeatedly and up to 22.68 kg (50 lbs) intermittently
• Ability to work at height, collecting materials from racking using ladders
• You are able to troubleshoot through common problems and think quickly on your feet
• Strong attention to detail (weighting, measuring, verifying labels, etc.)
• You are able to follow processes and work diligently with minimal supervision

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• You understand basic production principles, processes, and equipment
• Prior experience in food manufacturing is an asset
• You have good communication skills (verbal and written), i.e., able to understand direction and communicate back as required

NICE-TO-HAVE

• Commitment to on-going personal development within the organization
• You have good math skills
• Food Safety Certificate

THINGS YOU WILL DO…

• Fill various packaging (boxes, pouches, totes) and palletize product
• Use of pallet jack and/or forklift (training will be provided)
• Verify correct weight per item or ingredient
• Assist QA in performing basic quality checks
• Communicate any problems to appropriate stakeholders including lead hands, supervisors, maintenance, and more
• Follow all given instructions including work and safety procedures or standards
• Diligently follow all food safety regulations
• Performing cleaning (sweeping, mopping, sanitizing, etc) at end of each shift as well as when requested
• You may be required to fill in across other similar roles in the Plant as needed
• Additional duties as required

OTHER…

• You will be working in environments with mobile equipment and heavy-duty equipment
• You are able to work flexible shifts, including Mornings, Afternoons, and Nights, as the job requires
• You are able to work at different work sites within Abbotsford and Mission, BC

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