Production Associate, Quinte Shores, East Northumberland County&Prince Edward County (P

About Us Sofina Foods is one of Canada's leading manufacturers of primary and further processed protein products for retail and foodservice customers as well as international markets. We manufacture pork, beef, turkey, chicken and fish products. Our family of brands include Cuddy, Lilydale, Janes, Mastro, San Daniele, Fletcher's, Vienna, Riserva and Zamzam. We are also the exclusive distributor of Italy's finest Rio Mare, Lavazza and San Benedetto products in Canada.

We are hiring a Production Associate at our Sofina plant in Belleville, ON.

What we offer

Rate: $18.75

Shift: Starts at 5:30am

Overtime opportunities

Full time Permanent

Position Summary Reporting to Production Supervisor, the Production Associate is responsible for tasks related to production.

Responsibilities

Tye and form stuffed products

Assemble and disassemble machines as needed

Retrieve supplies necessary for production

Accurately weigh products and record weights

Hang products for cooking

Conduct inspections of products during productionDeliver meat from the cooler to the stuffing table

Accurately weigh injected ham using the provided scales

Add spices according to work order specifications

Operate tote tilters as necessary

Weight carts and record dumping meat into the hopper

Perform other tasks as required by the supervisor and/or Lead Hand

Requirements

Good English communication skills (both verbal and written) and interpersonal skills

Able to work independently

Experience in a food processing environment is an asset

Attention to Detail

Willingness to learn new skills

Working Conditions

This position requires some physical effort

This position requires normal visual / sensory effort

This position requires working in cold environment

This position requires standing for long periods of time

This position requires some lifting for up to 50 lbs

This position requires some pushing and pulling for up to 50 lbs

Sofina Foods Inc. is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’) . Applicants are asked to make their needs/requirements, for the purpose of accommodation under AODA, known to Human Resources when they are contacted for an interview.

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