Production Associate - PM Shift

Role overview

Responsibilities

• Receive and prepare raw ingredients and assist cooks and chefs during cooking.
• Plate meals and fulfill boxes for customer orders.
• Maintain product quality and accuracy when weighing or portioning products.
• Work efficiently and accurately at designated ship-out stations.
• Clean and sanitize equipment and work areas; categorize and dispose of or recycle waste and packaging as instructed.
• Follow safety, GMP, SQF, and occupational health and safety procedures; use directed protective equipment and report hazards.
• Participate in training and support a respectful, collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Able and willing to push, pull, and lift up to 50 pounds; prolonged standing, bending, twisting, and walking are required.
• Able to communicate in spoken and written English.
• Able to prioritize and multitask calmly in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
• Able and willing to work in a refrigerated environment between 0°C and 4°C.
• Familiarity with MS Office and/or Google Apps; comfort learning new technologies.
• Able to work independently and with a team; strong interpersonal skills.
• Flexible to work overtime, weekends, evenings, and holidays as required.
• Six months to one year of food-production facility experience is an asset; Level 1 First Aid is also an asset.

Shift schedule

• Casing: Friday to Monday, 6:00 p.m. to 2:30 a.m.
• Plating: Wednesday to Saturday, 6:00 p.m. to 2:30 a.m.
• Kitchen: Tuesday to Saturday, 4:00 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.; hours and days may vary according to business needs.

Shift premium

• A $1.50-per-hour shift premium applies to hours worked from 4:00 p.m. to midnight.
• A $2.00-per-hour shift premium applies to hours worked from midnight to 5:00 a.m.

Working conditions

• Work is at the Mississauga facility near Highway 403 and Dundas Street West.
• The role may involve exposure to food ingredients that are common allergens, including peanuts, tree nuts, and milk.

Benefits

• The posting lists health benefits, shift premiums, and a 75% discount on HelloFresh or Chefs Plate weekly box subscriptions.
• The posting describes opportunities for learning and growth and a supportive team.