Job Posting for General Labourer/Production Worker (requirement to complete heavy lifting) at Maple Leaf Foods
Maple Leaf Foods, Edmonton Poultry is hiring for General Labourers on our 4:00pm Production Shift!
General Labourer / Production Worker (job requirement to complete heavy lifting): The Production Worker is responsible for the timely and efficient production of whole raw chicken products that are in line with Maple Leaf safety and quality standards as well as the customer’s specifications. The position involves heavy lifting and highly repetitive work, with a need for speed and accuracy. A high level of hand, upper-arm and back strength, and stamina is required to work in this area.
Here is a snapshot of the responsibilities:
Shoveling raw product
Lifting and carrying boxes
Dumping bins/pails
Standing for long periods of time
Pushing tanks of product, or using a Powerjack
Working with food production equipment
Using knives to perform cutting and trimming
Check and weigh materials and/or product
Manually pack product into bags, cartons or other containers
Feed cartons into machines
Remove finished goods cartons from conveyer and place on pallets (manually)
Check products and packaging for basic quality defects
What you’ll bring:
Physically capable of heavy lifting up to (25 kg/55 lb) repetitively
Capable of frequent bending
Ability to work within colder temperatures (6 degrees Celsius)
Speak, read and write English
Work well within a team environment
Maintain attendance
Must have own or reliable transportation (there is no public transportation to work site)
What's in it for you?
Salary: Starts at $19.10/hr with eligibility for $0.60 per hour shift premium
Opportunity for overtime
Benefits available after 3 months of consecutive service
Pension after 2 years of service
All PPE is provided to employees (hard hat, boots, jacket, etc.)
Shifts do not rotate
Support of a union
Highly automated and fast paced learning environment
Opportunities for growth and development
Discounted purchases on poultry
APPLY NOW!
Email: edmontonhr@mapleleaf.com or apply online today
Maple Leaf Foods is committed to Employment Equity and maintaining a diverse workforce. Job applicants with a disability who require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact our Talent Attraction Team at accommodations@mapleleaf.com. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis and your request will be responded to as soon as possible.
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