Production Associate - AM Shift

Location and working conditions

• The role is based at Highway 403 and Dundas Street West in Mississauga.
• Work takes place in a food-production environment and may involve exposure to common food allergens, including peanuts, tree nuts, and milk.
• Work areas include a refrigerated environment of 0°C to 4°C.

Shift schedules

• Casing: Friday to Monday, 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
• Plating: Wednesday to Saturday, 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
• Kitchen: Tuesday to Saturday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.
• Hours and workdays may change with business needs.
• A $1.50-per-hour shift premium applies only to hours worked from 4:00 p.m. to midnight; premiums are available for afternoon and overnight shifts.

Role

Responsibilities

• Work in kitchen, plating, pick-and-pack, or shipping/receiving areas as assigned.
• Receive and prepare raw ingredients, assist cooks and chefs, plate meals, and fulfill customer boxes.
• Follow safety, GMP, and SQF policies and procedures; ensure product quality and accurate weighing and portioning.
• Work accurately and efficiently at designated ship-out stations.
• Clean and sanitize equipment and work areas; categorize and dispose of or recycle waste and packaging as instructed.
• Participate in training and development; maintain professional communication and promote teamwork.
• Comply with occupational health and safety regulations; use assigned protective equipment and report workplace hazards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Able and willing to push, pull, and lift up to 50 lb; stand for prolonged periods; and regularly bend, twist, and walk.
• Able to communicate in English, verbally and in writing.
• Able to prioritize and multitask while remaining calm and alert in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
• Willing and able to work in a refrigerated environment of 0°C to 4°C.
• Familiarity with MS Office and/or Google Apps, comfort learning new technologies, and ability to work independently and in a team.
• Flexible to work overtime, weekends, evenings, and holidays as needed.

Assets

• Six months to one year of food-production facility experience is an asset.
• Level 1 First Aid is an asset.

Benefits

• Health benefits and competitive salary.
• 75% discount on HelloFresh or Chefs Plate weekly box subscriptions.
• Opportunity to learn and grow with a supportive team.