Plant Labourer

Sofina Foods Inc. is one of Canada's leading manufacturers of primary and further processed protein products for retail and food service 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 Plant Labourers at our Sofina Foods Inc. plant in Port Coquitlam, BC. No previous experience required! We will provide you with on-the-job training in all production areas.

• Start time:
  Dayshift or Afternoon Shift
• Overtime opportunities
• Hourly rate: $19.20 to start
• Hourly rate increases to $26.93 after two (2) years of employment.
• Extended health benefits after probation
• Dental Benefits after working 1000 hours
• Short term disability benefits after working 4,160 hours
• Pension Plan
• Life insurance
• Discount in meat products
• Referral bonuses available if you refer a friend (timelines apply.)

Reporting to the Production Supervisor of the Department, the Production Worker is responsible for performing a variety of tasks that assisting the further processing of quality products to meet Company and Customer standards. Position works in a fast paced, production line style environment, doing repetitive work.

• Responsible for processing bone-out products by removing skin, excess fat and bones from meat portions.
• Responsible for further processing of bone-in products to include tying and clipping whole birds, processing/grading wings, legs and thighs or back on legs.
• Pack meat products into trays or boxes and apply labels to cartons.
• Feed and unload processing machines.
• Maintain good housekeeping in their respective stations.
• Any other duties as required.

• Able to work in varying temperature environments ranging from hot to cold, doing repetitive tasks while standing during your work shift.
• Able to stand for extended hours.
• Must be able to communicate in English, written and spoken
• Able to perform repetitive tasks, hand-eye coordination, stand for extended periods, attention to details and work in a fast-paced environment.

• Public transportation is available.
• Work location:
  
  1910 Kingsway Avenue, Port Coquitlam, BC V3S 1S7
• Head Office: 100 Commerce Valley Drive West, 9th Floor, Markham, Ontario, L3T 0A1

We thank all applicants for their interest to this opportunity; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.