Food Processing Labourer

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma.

Fruit and vegetable processing plant.

• Transport raw materials, finished products and packaging materials.
• Measure and dump ingredients into hoppers of mixing and grinding machines.
• Feed flattened boxes into forming machines to construct containers.
• Remove filled containers from conveyors.
• Manually pack goods into bags and boxes or other containers.
• Feed and unload processing machines.
• Check products and packaging for basic quality defects.
• Assist process control and machine operators in performing their duties.
• Clean machines and immediate work areas.

Will train.

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees.
• Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.).
• Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.).
• Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.).
• Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition.
• Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees.
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees.
• Does not require Canadian work experience.

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment.
• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth.
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth.
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth.

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people.
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers.
• Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations.
• Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers.
• Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers.