Seasonal General Labourer - Bulk Production

Position: SEASONAL GENERAL LABOURER - BULK PRODUCTION
Location: Tecumseh

SEASONAL GENERAL LABOURER - BULK PRODUCTION
Joining Nortera Foods Inc. means joining a team that grows together!

As the North American leader of ready-to-cook vegetables, we are committed to contributing to the well-being of society by providing access to healthy and sustainable foods.

Nortera Foods Inc. produces major private and retail brands and markets its own Arctic Gardens and Del Monte.

Why choose Nortera:

Competitive hourly wage;

Range of social benefits

Environment that fosters learning and professional development;

Opportunities to work on inspiring projects in a growing company!

Main responsibilities
Appropriate work intensity level:

Light Lifter:
Ability to repetitively lift from 2 kg to 2.5 kg within a 12-hour shift.

Heavy Lifter:
Ability to repetitively lift 30 kg to 32 kg within a 12-hour shift.

Attribute  – inspect quality of product; maintain paperwork and record of findings; collect samples; perform temperature checks

Data Collector  – perform testing during points in the process; enter data into KPI program

Inspection  – inspect product for any foreign material and remove before further processing

Line Grader  – check quality and integrity of cans; check air pressure, density and fill line

Rework  – inspect visual appearance of cans and clean up cans; dispose of defective

Scale house  – coordinate gate operations; weigh trucks upon entry and exit, completing documentation

Slab Control  – keep the slab clean and ensure birds, etc. are deterred from product

Tote Filler  – control the flow of product into totes

Trim & Inspection  – inspection of corn after husking and to remove defective product

Other duties as may be assigned

Auto Cutter Service  – maintain corn cutting area and keep cutters clean to prevent jamming

Cream style Technician  – measure and mix ingredients, monitor starch maker, monitor flow of product and data recording

Multi-Equipment Operator (bobcat, dozer, forklift, telehandler)  – transport raw materials, finished products and packaging materials throughout the plant and warehouse manually or with powered equipment

Cooker Greaser/Helper  – oil and grease to prevent mechanical issues and maintain optimal performance; conduct discharge temperature checks; inspect can seams; address line jams and dispose of defective cans

Depalletizer  – maintain the output of cans by operating depalletizing equipment

Fill Check  – monitor appropriate filling of cans

Fill Operator  – ensure stock of lids is provided to ensure continuous operation; address any line jams or incomplete installation of lids

Head washer  – clean, dissemble and re-assemble cutter heads; remove and clean knives, install knives, set apertures and tensions

IPS (in process sanitation)  – clean inside and outside of area and equipment

Knife Sharpener  – maintain quality and efficiency of cutting tools by cleaning, sharpening and buffing

Palletizer  – maintain the input of cans by operating palletizing equipment

Pregrade  – test incoming raw product per defined criteria; data recording of results

Pea Truck Unloader  – monitor the unloading of product and ensure flow is continuous

Process Coordinator  – assist process control and machine operators in performing their duties

Sanitation  – cleaning and sanitizing equipment

Starch Attendant  – operate starch mix system

Tote Dumper  – monitor hopper levels, flow of product and control panels

Tote Maker  – constructing totes to store product

Tunnel Tender  – clean and rake product line; break product using appropriate tools

Wrapper  – operate shrink wrapping equipment

Additional knowledge & skills of this role

No previous skills necessary

Experience working in food production or other manufacturing experience is considered an asset

Must be capable of speaking, reading, and writing English at a Level 3 requirement

Must be able to work in a temperate and/or refrigerated environment

Must be able to work 12 hour shifts and follow a continental schedule

Proven ability to work effectively as a team

Must be able to stand for extended periods of time

Must be able to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with body, arms, and/or leg

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