Packager AM

The Packaging Associate works on a fast-paced food production line, carefully packaging, boxing, and palletizing food products while maintaining quality standards and accurate documentation. This role involves repetitive tasks, frequent lifting, and working in a cool environment alongside continuously running machinery. You rotate through different positions on the line and play a key role in ensuring products are safely and efficiently prepared for shipment.

• Work on a production line to package food products according to established procedures and quality standards.
• Box packaged food items and stack completed boxes onto pallets for storage and shipment.
• Lift and move products, including overhead lifting of approximately 10 lbs on a repetitive basis and occasional lifting up to 40 lbs.
• Handle frozen products by picking up multiple items (such as 89 spring rolls at a time) and placing them into carts or packaging areas.
• Place sleeves and labels on cartons coming off the line, ensuring accuracy and proper placement.
• Pack sleeved and labeled products into boxes and organize them on pallets in a safe and stable manner.
• Rotate through various positions along the production line within a single room as directed by the team lead or supervisor.
• Perform basic quality control checks while packaging, identifying and reporting defects, waste, or irregularities.
• Complete required paperwork and documentation, including notes on defects, waste, and any quality concerns.
• Work efficiently in a very fast-paced, highly repetitive environment while maintaining attention to detail.
• Operate in a cool environment (approximately 810 degrees) for the duration of the shift.
• Work safely around constantly running machinery and conveyors, following all safety protocols and procedures.
• Communicate clearly in English with team members and respond to open-ended questions in full sentences.
• Attend and be ready for mandatory pre-shift meetings at the start of each shift.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area and follow all hygiene, food safety, and personal protective equipment requirements.

• Ability to stand for up to 8 hours per shift on a production floor.
• Ability to lift 1015 kg (approximately 2233 lbs) repeatedly throughout the day and up to 40 lbs on occasion.
• Comfort working in a cool environment with temperatures around 810 degrees.
• Comfort working around continuously running machinery and conveyors with constant noise.
• Strong English communication skills, including the ability to answer open-ended questions in complete sentences.
• Reliability and punctuality to meet strict shift start times and attend pre-shift meetings.
• Capability to perform repetitive, fast-paced tasks while maintaining focus and accuracy.
• Ability to work weekdays and weekends as required by production needs.
• Ownership of or ability to obtain steel toe work boots suitable for a manufacturing environment.

• Previous experience in food production or food packaging is an asset.
• Prior experience in packaging, manufacturing, production line work, or assembly is an advantage.
• Comfort working in a multicultural team environment.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to different positions along the production line.

You join a friendly, family-oriented team that values collaboration and a multicultural environment. Once you move into a permanent role, you gain access to a comprehensive benefits package, including life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment coverage, prescription drug benefits, extended health care, vision care, and dental care. You also benefit from an Employee Assistance Plan that offers confidential counselling, life and health coaching, and online resources to support your overall well-being.

A Group RRSP with employer matching contributions helps you build long-term financial security, with immediate vesting on contributions. The workplace recognizes your efforts with extras such as a premium for all Sunday shifts, as well as social events like summer barbecues and holiday dinners. No prior experience is required, giving you an opportunity to start or grow your career in a supportive and structured environment.

This role is based in a food manufacturing facility with numerous conveyors and machines running throughout the day, creating a consistently noisy and very fast-paced environment. The production area is kept at a cool temperature…